Brian and Elizabeth had been excited to go to Sicily, Italy to begin their new life there. Their family and friends were appalled that the young couple chose to move so far from home just to buy a house. But, Elizabeth had seen an ad for houses for one euro, just over a dollar! That's... Continue Reading →
Millie couldn’t believe her luck, an eighteenth century, hand-carved oak hope chest with original fixtures intact– and all she had to do was convince them to sell it to her. The lady homeowner was reluctant to sell the chest, for it had been in her family for generations. Millie knew an antique when she saw... Continue Reading →
Though warned by the townspeople That there would be no help for miles, Nellie and her crew kept walking, To see the mountain with a strange smile. They were told of bad things happening, But Nellie did not believe in superstition. So, onward she and her people went. They weren't giving up on their mission.... Continue Reading →
In Jack's Juke Joint on Eighth Street, Jaded men tend to come to meet Others who use jollification to shun The ennui that their lives have become. They jeopardize their good names, And jettison inhibitions and shame. With jittery moves they jostle each other, Jealous when the women choose another. Their life journeys are compared... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time there lived a little girl names Doria, Who had a younger evil sister named Gloria. The sisters would never become good friends, At least, that is what their mother told her kin. Gloria kept her sister in tears and in fear, Keeping other children from getting too near. People called her... Continue Reading →
I told you "no" twice. You chose to do it any way. Skating on thin ice. Written for the Heeding Haiku from Chevrefeuille from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie, January 23, 2019: Skating. Although the beautiful picture is of people skating on real ice, I thought I would try a different meaning. I think parents and teachers will... Continue Reading →
I watched little Ashley sitting astride the broom, Pretending to be a witch who only does good, In her imagination, she is someone very noble, A heroine who treats everyone as she should. In her young mind, she is fearless and strong, Seeing simple solutions to her problems. Never magnifying troubles, as do the adults,... Continue Reading →
Travelers are nosy people, but in a good way! We love to see what is beyond our everyday existence. Being inquisitive motivates us to travel the world, pulling our luggage behind us. We don't just dream of the places we would like to see, we go for it, uncomfortable plane seats and all. The joy... Continue Reading →
Well I think it's funny That you refuse to understand How nervous I get each time I have to perform after your band. People have listened to great music, Cuddled up with their latest honey, Then, I am expected to go on stage And try to compete by being funny. You tell me that I... Continue Reading →
Matt loved a good mystery, except when it could cost him his doctorate! Jonathan King, that hypocrite of a professor who was always missing deadlines, is now acting like it would be the end of the world if Matt doesn't have the results of his research in by this Friday. All the brouhaha over the... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 