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Thursday, July 23, 2015

I Found Donald Trump There

As a brain-stretching activity today, I signed up on Twitter and tried to find my way around. I used to be pretty smart at figuring out new things, And could become proficient at it very quickly. But now I find that I'm better off Just reading a good book-- The kind that you just turn the pages With... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Return To Perplexity

Some things in life make me really tired of smiling. But, I don't seem to know how to stop doing it. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Deus Ex Machina

So....Donald Trump shows us how it is done. First, he did another President Obama "burn" the way he does so often: “The way President Obama runs down the stairs of Air Force One, hopping & bobbing all the way, is so inelegant and unpresidential.” ~ Donald Trump At first I couldn't think of anyone at... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Remembering

Just sharing one of my Dad's favorite poems. I loved the way he [Dad] lived it. He was a wonderful example to his children. I will never forget the way he was with people and how they loved him. The House by the Side of the Road by Sam Walter Foss (1858-1911) There are hermit souls that live... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Root Rot?

overabundance of rain drops makes for soggy slick maneuvering 100% chance of rain here tomorrow, so they say. What's new? Yesterday it rained so hard just at Royals/Rays game time that the stadium packed with fans was emptied by sending the fans down into the tunnels under the stadium. The players... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

My State Of Mind Today

Fifty-five years ago today, not very long after midnight my Nephew John was born. Celebrating today, his birth back then has taken my mind back to wonderful memories. My family was gathered on 4th of July evening at sister's house for a backyard picnic and fireworks. The hamburgers were on the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Grandma's Little Birds

When they were little we'd all crowd into grandma's porch swing, swing back and forth and sing: "Flying, flying, oh so high I see a little bird. I see a little bird." Somewhere along the way, they have become the birds. With Michael home on leave for Independence Day they all went for a jump--the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Microburst Of A Different Kind

"My iPhone keeps frightening me with loud and ugly alarms announcing an impending Dust Storm: Avoid travel. Check local media. National Weather Service.” The above message from Friend Richard in Phoenix happened last evening. The picture is of it approaching Moon Valley where he lives. They are... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Beheaded By A Tree

I didn't mean to behead the lady. In fact, I didn't even see her until I put my photos on my computer. I was totally focused on the statue sprite dancing in the fountain. I wonder if the lady would look better with a head...... or worse? Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 22, 2015

It's Been A Long Time (repost) Il y a longtemps que je t'aime Jamais je ne t'oublierais. Yes, I've loved you for so long, how could I possibly ever forget you? If the moon should cease to shine in the midnight sky, if fluffy clouds were forever banished, if stars nevermore twinkled and flashed, and... Sign in to see full entry.

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