February ,,,To those of us who knew the pain Of valentines that never came And those whose names were never called When choosing sides for basketball It was long ago and far away The world was younger than today And dreams were all they gave for free To ugly duckling (guys) like me… (Janis Ian “At Seventeen”) To… Read More »
Stayin’Alive Every time I hear the words “Stayin’ Alive” I think of the movie “Airplane” and the dance scene where a couple is dancing to the BeeGee’s Stayin’ Alive. It makes me smile – “Airplane” is a funny movie, at least I think so. Sometimes though, Stayin’Alive isn’t so funny – it’s really not funny if it’s you… Read More »
The Real History of Giant Plum Trees A long time ago, before America was discovered even, there were giant plums in Europe that some thought had magical powers – evil powers, some say. When the Black Plague struck Europe in the 16th century, killing millions, many of those in power blamed the giant plums for the pandemic and… Read More »
A New Year’s Carol I really love Christmas, but I despise “New Year’s Eve” and everything that it brings with it. You may call me the “Scrooge” of New Year’s and if that’s your mind, then so be it. I really don’t care what you think. New Year’s Eve? Bah! Humbug! What’s New Year’s Eve but yet another… Read More »
My Boring New Year’s Eve If you like pointed hats, confetti, and cocktails, then I suggest you not read any further; for I am the Ebeneezer Scrooge of New Year’s Eve. If there were such things as ghosts of New Year’s past, present and future, they certainly would have haunted me by now. I suppose it all began… Read More »
Apologies to Dr. Seuss – A Christmas Poem I was alone on that Christmas but don’t feel bad I sat alone in my room and I was so sad. There was no sign of Christmas, not that one could see No holly, no wreaths, and no, not even a tree. Then I opened a can of spaghetti with… Read More »