Haiku And Other Aperçus

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Sunday, July 16, 2017

Life's Like That

the heat of summer beats down on happy and sad, young and old, rich and poor alike, the healthy jogger, the sickly and old, making dangerously uncomfortable the homeless, the poor, those who play and those who labor in the sun's bright rays. It will not last forever. One day the temperature will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 15, 2017

On The Passage Of Time

Saturday morning woke me, but it's gone, and the day hastens to night Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Soggy Fourth

soaked, drenched, water logged multiple cloudbursts raging damp celebration Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Stuck Truck

Ribcage and I have spent the morning so far watching a stuck truck trying to maneuver our narrow, twisting road through and around our facility's grounds, around the woods and fishing lake, and ditches on all sides. So far he is making no headway whatsoever in spite of our manager offering advice... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 30, 2017

Swamped--More Expected

torrential downpours thunder, lightning, hail and wind again and again So, i'm flooded. The rain was so fierce it gathered on the deck and ran over the door facing into the dining room. Maintenance men here checking. Carpet man here shop-vacuuming and sanitizing my carpet. They have pulled up the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Show, Not Tell

According to a news article from CNN, Former White House photographer Pete Souza has mastered the "show, not tell" technique in outlining the stark contrasts between former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. He is trolling The President, just watching for every opportunity to show... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 25, 2017

Special Effects

darkness at daylight moon's passing 'tween Earth and sun soon coming our way Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 24, 2017

Mine To Enjoy

the city's alive places to go, things to do and gardens to grow Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Summer In Missouri

sparkling streams flowing down to the sea through nature's Ozarks' greenery Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 19, 2017

Rest For The Weary

contemplation of nature brings beauty to the problem-harried soul Sign in to see full entry.

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