Monthly Archives: August 2026

An open letter to the folks who read my poems on Word Press:

Greetings! My first assumption is that Word Press is real, not some sort of dead end scam, bilking me of some few bucks each year…. By faith, I believe that assumption. So, my Word Press blog is real. And so … Continue reading

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1368 IN THE HARBOR, BETWEEN 08-17-26

Unlike the ancient mariners who kept their eyes on the closest shore, for they were sure, out beyond, there be sea monsters there, I’ve tacked the edges of the furthest oceans, for by faith I believe, Soul abideth beyond. And … Continue reading

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1367 WHEN JANE AND EMILY MET FOR TEA AND COMPANY 08-16-26

Yes! Yes! I know! Jane was born in England in 1775 and, in 1817, died. So young, the Angels cried. Emily was born in America, 1830 and was carried out through the back door of Homestead, her sanctuary in Amhurst, … Continue reading

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1366 ONE PAIN…. JUST KEEPS MOVIN’ ‘ROUND. 08-12-26

Had my yearly exam today. Pleased to report the… eye … is doing fine. (The left one is, anyway…) The right one, as it has been for almost 78 years is blind but for a fading upstage light and the … Continue reading

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1365 COUNT DOWN TO IT 08-06-26

I guess you could say that’s what I’m doing… Counting down to my lift-off. I think that tumble I took last week was just another peek at it. Another look was that simultaneous attack of vertigo and panic, two weeks … Continue reading

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