She’s 99 & I’m In Stitches

I have the distinct pleasure of caring for 99 year old Jean every day. She is a delightful companion, with no shortage of stories and laughs. Of course after many months of spending time with her, I have become familiar with quite a few of those stories. The only thing more fun than visiting with … Read more

Spinach in Your Teeth

You have a gorgeous smile.. and you have spinach in your teeth. Do you have people in your life who would tell you that, or do your listeners furtively swipe their own teeth with their own tongues as if that does you any good? They say the fish is the last to see the water. … Read more

A Portrait of 42

For many this is a lifetime; for others even more. I am grateful whether this be my last year or I make 84. I’ve had your touch since conception, known your voice all my days, As you strategically rear me in your lavish grace. You shielded me through fetal alcohol, through turmoil, inattention. And through … Read more

Good Dinner

There’s a Dehner dinner invite At the Octant Lodge It’s a Dehner dinner yummy delight One we dare not dodge. At the Dehner dinner munching site We won’t be eatin’ porridge But dining on dishes Divine, delicious With a dash of laughter A splash of cheer Much joy thereafter And mirth in high gear.

Trials

When on the grill Do sit still And wait until The sage and dill Aroma fill. Foot the bill Till self is nil Well done…

Grief

There’s a bog called the morgue Whence I slog blurred senses wince. I trip on  logs Get caught in cogs I think I’ll blog To flee the fog The brutal flog Low, low, Low on the hog