I really like the “Open Call” concept. This one is a call out for poetry that uses five particular words in it. You can use of these five words in whatever tense you'd like and use them more than once if you want. The five words are: Fire, Cloak, Far, Spit, and… Read full post »

This is a repeat of a classic true family story. The person telling this story is not me, but my sister. At the time, the dogs Willy and Marvin were still practically puppies.  

Warning: this story is not for the easily squeamish. 

Sunday afternoon, while trying to get the dogs to… Read full post »

Granted, this blog won't mean anything to anyone, not even to the diehard Billy Joel fan.

But it means something to me.

I heard this song tonight and I was instantly transported to Bonny Bill Drive and that den with the ugly shag carpet.

This song has a huge history and was the turning… Read full post »

In our time of hard economy, everyone seems to have an opinion on how to stay ahead and keep your head above water. I do realize it's a tough job market to land. You can count me in on the millions that are unemployed in our country. 

But I'm not here… Read full post »

(This is a concept suggestion of topics on Open Salon and I thought it was a brilliant idea to explore.)

Dear Me,

Oh, to be 17 again. Exciting plans, the sun is always shining, you’re in love, you got the best friends in the world, and you’re going places!

We have… Read full post »

"You should write a book!"

 I've heard that statement more times than I have ever heard my own name. Somehow the stories of my everyday life are much sought after. I have been told that my lack of blogging has been used as an example to teach children the lessons of supply and… Read full post »

 Most people find it easy to describes themselves, but I am not one of them. The following was written by my sister many years ago and it's an acurate description of me and of what to expect from future blogs: 

Sit right back and you'll hear a tale
A tale of… Read full post »