Who am I writing this for and why?  Oh well, it is something to do. God gave me an ounce of talent with a ton of 'want to' from before. But, now I find myself the best singer, poet, teacher, politician, and suddenly it is only my opinion that matters. No regrets there. I am … Continue reading A Sudden Change in Softies →

Call me your crazy Aunt Lola. Ok, I take that one with a Gin and Tonic. Or, two. You want a peaceful time, when no one disagrees, a time when everyone is loving and helpful. You run away from loud men, women, and children because they upset you, their words HURT you. You argue, complain, … Continue reading Your Crazy Aunt Lola →

  Well, I never expected to die that day, but I did, while I was feeling great. No symptoms led up to the event. In retrospect, I should have made my bed and head better. Monday night is my normal Stationary Bike date. I usually have 2 or 3 classes during the week. One hour … Continue reading Dying to Spin On the DVT Express →

The newborn knows only comfort and pain. Needing mother for food and support, much later to learn love of family. The newborn wears an honest though desperate mask. As we grow older, we change our faces for acceptance and love, to show someone else another side. Later yet, we learn to let others see a … Continue reading My Mask →

There is an old Chinese curse that is something like, "May you live in interesting times!" A time of ignorance and arrogance lists in front of us. The Ignorant ones drive us, while their youthful pride nourishes them. What will they do when things are broken? What can they do without life knowledge? Will they … Continue reading A Time of Ignorance →

Uncle Vinson was staring off at the setting sun, watching slow moving clouds run their shadows over the green and brown hillside. He was pulling on his pipe, with a bit of smoke and smell spreading outward. I knew if I got too close my eyes would water. I also knew full well, he did … Continue reading Jealous of the Rich Man? →

My computer career began in 1973, and my first computer was a vacuum tube model from the 1950s. (US Army) Years later after obtaining a degree in computer software and hardware, I went to work for a quality electronics company, repairing it's version of solid state computers. Along that job path, I found computers failed … Continue reading A Case of Purposeful Computer Sabotage →

To The Future! To friends and family, lets set a new standard. RESPECT GIVEN will equal RESPECT RECEIVED. LOUDER does not make RIGHTER! Louder just upsets stomachs. Louder will get you lonely just before you die! Louder will just mean you are turned off sooner as if you are Tadpole Jelly. Grasping for that long … Continue reading A Future of Respect →

Just the facts madame. If you could count your breaths from living to dead, would you not count them while you make them mean something? My number dwindles, yet I say, love your loves without fear, hate the bullies and liars like they are scum or pig shit between your toes, pet those grandbabies and … Continue reading Wasted Breathing →