Monthly Archives: April 2009
Undershirts
Posted April 29, 2009 – 5:53 am in: JournalI often wear undershirts, especially in cool weather when the wind blows and penetrates the gaps between the buttons of my sport shirts. I also wear them in warm weather if I happen to be wearing a sport shirt that contains a manmade fiber. Stuff like polyester and rayon make me sweat and they don’t [...]
2 Comments | Tags:Reality
Posted April 27, 2009 – 9:25 pm in: JournalViewpoint, supposition, prejudice, morality, dogma, and stupidity. These are some of the things that control how humans perceive and judge events and other humans. Is reality out there somewhere? Would we recognize it if we see it? Who is to say what constitutes reality? Each of us lives our own reality, and we are devout [...]
No Comments | Tags:Trees
Posted April 26, 2009 – 2:31 pm in: VerseThe sunsome longer days
Are warming frozen trees,
The ancient steady rays
Becoming nature’s keys
Unlocking fluid flow
Within Earth’s giant plants.
When southern breezes blow
These creatures start their dance
Of botanic celebration.
Subtle sweet beasts of green
Anticipate without cerebration;
Make beauty not knowing they are seen.
Trails
Posted April 25, 2009 – 11:53 am in: JournalI met Pat yesterday morning at Winona Lake and we rode the trails. Let’s say he rode the trails and I did my best to stay upright. I failed several times, the worst failure when I fell off a ramp and landed on my side with the bike on top of me. I suffered a [...]
No Comments | Tags:Grass
Posted April 23, 2009 – 2:29 pm in: JournalI just finished mowing my lawn for the first time this spring. It was not a pleasant experience even though it’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining, and the temperature is perfect (61 degrees) for such things. I use an electric mower with a cord, not batteries. I must constantly monitor the cord’s location [...]
No Comments | Tags:What’s Next?
Posted April 22, 2009 – 6:27 am in: JournalOne of these days I will run out of previously written pieces to post here. What then? How will I deal with such a frightening eventuality? If you have any suggestions, please comment below. That includes cynical or smart-alecky suggestions that have no real value other than to incite other readers to comment. Perhaps we [...]
No Comments | Tags:Affirmation
Posted April 21, 2009 – 5:07 am in: VerseYou wrote these lines for me.
You placed them here,
on this paper,
years ago.
Their ink glistened for an instant,
moist from your warm pen,
then dried forever, for me.
The vibrant blue curves and loops,
circles and hooks,
are evidence of your existence,
proof of my sanity.
I loved you when you wrote them
and love you still,
though I didn’t tell you then,
and cannot tell [...]
This Morning
Posted April 20, 2009 – 6:25 am in: JournalThis morning, I thought I’d post an old story or other tidbit in my satchel of ancient writings, but I haven’t acted on that thought because it’s particularly difficult right now to decide which tidbit to throw at the world. I have an unfinished novel (like many other aspiring novelists) that has a few presentable [...]
No Comments | Tags:Spring Too
Posted April 16, 2009 – 9:41 pm in: JournalSpring is in the air and kids are in the streets. Adults are in the streets too. Some are jogging, some are walking, some are on bicycles. A few are accompanied by dogs, many of whom are fat and clumsy. The dogs, I mean. Well, some of the people are fat and clumsy too. [...]
2 Comments | Tags:Ivy & Delmar
Posted April 15, 2009 – 9:33 pm in: TalesIvy stood in her underwear, contemplating the three outfits laid out carefully on the bed. She slipped her hand into the back of her panties and slowly scratched her right cheek. She sighed, then removed her hand and adjusted her bra.
Delmar watched her quietly from the doorway.
“So,” he said. “Tough decision?”
“Huh? Oh, yeah. I just [...]