Monthly Archives: May 2021

21 Guns

This is a poem I wrote many years ago after a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. It’s one I like to post on Memorial Day. Let us all take a moment to remember the fallen. The tour bus rumbles pastthe … Continue reading

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Friday Wisdom – Music

Some thoughts that won’t fall flat … I knew a guy who belonged to a band called the Hinges. They were a support band for the Doors. A friend started a band call, “Sold-Out.” They had a great poster and … Continue reading

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Summer Saturday 1969 When I was Nine

Cartoons with cereal Captain Crunch with Scooby-Doo on the black and white TV. Pink Panther, Bugs Bunny and Casper the Ghost until mother announced that it was time to put on clothes. The Tony the Tiger bowl, spoon and cup … Continue reading

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Friday Wisdom – Hotels

Last week I was thinking about road trips so this week I’m thinking about hotels: Did you hear about the photon that arrived at the hotel without a suitcase? It was traveling light. I once stayed at an upscale hotel … Continue reading

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