Reconciled

It happens all the time. Every time they have a medical visit, I send my residents to the doctor with a list of current medications. The physician is to look at the list, reconcile it with their list, sign it, and return it to me with a note on any changes. I then update my list … Read more

Don’t Let the Dung Pile Too High

“Without oxen a stable stays clean,     but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.” Pr 14:4   If you have kids, you’ll have noise, sleepless nights, messes, and trouble. Either accept that or don’t have kids. You’ll also have laughter, delight, and a full heart. If you want a spouse, you’ll have growth-pains, … Read more

Pre-glow

I painted this for my friend. Happy birthday Jan! May your lavender-farm dreams glow brighter every day. What a pleasure to bestow, a piece whose rainbow colors glow, and show the lavender you’ll grow. And though the process seems so slow, and you mow through sun and snow, Your dream will come with joy in … Read more

Authentic Counterfeit

I am a fake. It stuns me to see that in writing, but it’s true. I have a major in Facade Management, specializing in External Appearances, among other certifications. I mastered at a very young age. I had an overbearing father and an alcoholic mother. They fought constantly, coming at each other with fangs glimmering … Read more

I Just Weeded this Psycho-Path

Weeds are growing in parallel along this rocky footpath. They are doing rather well despite incurring my wrath. Some would rather sip Zinfandel while soaking in a bubble bath. But I’ll be weeding for a spell right here on my psycho-path. https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/parallel/