The blind Elephant
The elephant in the room. That's what it has become. It's here, obvious, but has been with me so long I usually never notice it any more. Inconvenient, sure. I…
Forgetting Where You Came From
Time marches forward, like troops in lock step. A vanguard of locked shields, and weapon at the ready. Forcing approval of policy, though many in the nation disagree with those…
Adventures in the Life of a Blind Computer Geek #anticipation
Or, the Joys, and Risks of Computer Upgrades Decided to see if my desktop computer would upgrade to Windows 10. I reserved a copy shortly after it was released, but…
Crazy Pilgrim Friends #ThanksgivingCarol
Or: My Lame Thanksgiving Carol. Pilgrims feast, and then grow fat. So sad, but way too quirky; They need full bellies of deer and turkey. Or pants could fall down,…
A Lifestyle of Waiting
People tell me, "it'll be OK." They offer encouragement, advice, or relate what happened to them, or somebody they know, But nobody offers real solutions. I'm told that government programs…
The End of a Bad Day
Or: Water Babies Janet returned to the living room after tucking the baby in for the night. Sitting back in her spot on the couch next to Dean, she commented,…
Angry and Short
I want to keep this ramble short; Avoiding arguments, but still rant and snort. In freehand writing, I may go long; To stick to rhyme and verse, emotions stay strong.…
Signs of Change
Lost leaves, raked up in piles, the scent of burnt leaves stinging the nostrils, and air that is becoming cool and brisk. Signs of the changing seasons. Fall is here,…
The Purpose of Man, without God
Science Class Assignment: Write a paper on the purpose of man. Rules: There must be no mention, or use of religion, or God. The purpose of man is futile. (1-11)…
The Changing Winds of War
Or, a Hard Day's Battle Or, Floundering in the Wind Or, I should Have Just Stayed Home Today To the seas! Let's Go! set sail; We're confident, strong,, and unshaken…