Haiku And Other Aperçus

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

NSA Loves FB

Today I think I fell into the clutches of the government's dragnet domestic surveillance programs, though they have long been discrediting the secrecy claims. It's just a feeling that I have after being accosted during a FaceBook visit by a couple of people who are always wanting to chat when they... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

They'll Be Back

My nearest neighbor outside of the apartment complex is an old man who has lived here forever. Actually, to begin with, he had a good-sized little farm. He and his wife raised their children here and eventually I-35 came through their property cutting it into two pieces. Around 1960, with his... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 30, 2013

It's Almost Here

Last day of 2013. What will the new year bring? Been celebrating New Year's Eve in Kansas City for 75 years. Tonight it will be the 76th. I've celebrated in many ways, with many people, seen lots of changes, seen loved ones come and go. Now 2014 is on it's way. It won't be an easy one for a lot of... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Winter Haiku

time frozen solid rattling the door desiring warm sweet memories Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

The Trouble With Oranges

I bought some beautiful oranges yesterday ($1.00) apiece and today I tried putting one in a fruit salad and it was horrible inside. Now I'm afraid to try the others. I think I'll just use them for decoration. I had heard it was a bad year for oranges, but I got fooled because these looked so pretty.... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Best, Easiest, And Most Festive

You've never tasted hot pepper sauce like this one. You've never seen a prettier one for a party table. You've never made one easier without choking yourself on capcaicin steam. If you like it hot, you will like this one. I nearly killed myself with clogged alveoli, wheezing, and coughing before I... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Ice Cometh

"...Let him come! I have seen them come before..." ~ Eugene O'Neill A fairy-tale world greeted me that night as I made my way home, a world coated in sparkling crystal coldness, covered tree branches falling, loud cracking and popping, then the tinkling of ice breaking into thousands of sparkling... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Vesele Vánoce

My sisters and I will forever be Czech, especially around Christmastime, even though we are really only half. But, it was my mother, and my Czech grandma, and my Czech Aunties who loved everything about celebrating Christmas and impressed upon us all of the Czech folklore, folk music, dancing,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Thankful At Christmastime

"Though I'm really missing my husband this holiday season I remember my Christmas 3 years ago and am astounded at how blessed I have been the last 2 years with Peter Stone and our perfect daughter Marianna. Counting my blessings helps distract me from the crummy deployment." ~ Granddaughter-in-law... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Peter's Turn

I got a Christmas card from Peter today....all the way from somewhere in Afghanistan. He won't be home for Christmas this year, not unless it is in his dreams. He always loved snow, and mistletoe, and presents 'round the tree. He loved decorating the tree and putting out the little Santa Claus... Sign in to see full entry.

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