Wise Hericlitus

“You cannot step into the same river twice” Hericlitus spoke those words around 500BC. A very wise man, Hericlitus. The phrase points out to us that just as rivers flow on, so does time. Just as your foot will dip into the river, but it wont be the same water as before, so too, we … Continue reading Wise Hericlitus

Gothic Poetry

The Garden Whispers of shadows play among branchesMarble steps to a leaf-strewn poolechoes of moonlight dancing there.You come...and I await you in the darkest corner Pale shadows play on your featuresas night sounds echo near.A gentle kiss and all begins anewas some forgotten melodyOf love, of time, of immortalityas in this dream of one sweet … Continue reading Gothic Poetry

Pondering Dicken’s Spirits of Christmas

How Would You Fair? How would you fair if faced with how Ebenezer Scrooge spent his night? Would it change you? Not too many of us are so Scrooge-like that we have become insensitive, cold human hearts in meat-suits…or have we? I suspect that on closer examination, some could learn a thing or two … Continue reading Pondering Dicken’s Spirits of Christmas

A trick for getting rid of monsters….

Were you hassled by a monsterwho you think lives under your bed?Did it sink it's ugly teeth into your bottom or your head?Was its breath so very foulthat it made you turn your head?Did it find its way right to youor ask directions to you instead?Did it sniff your toes and droolas it eyed the lovely … Continue reading A trick for getting rid of monsters….

Celebrity Deaths – A Measure of Our Mortality

I remember long ago how my mother would announce to my grandmother that so and so in Hollywood had died. They'd discuss it for a few minutes, utter "that's so sad" and then put on the kettle to make tea. Some deaths stayed with them a few minutes and some longer. My mother's eyes would … Continue reading Celebrity Deaths – A Measure of Our Mortality

Turkey and Guilt

Expecting a heaping helping of both this year? If your family holidays always drag out the ghosts of thanksgiving dinners past and your stress level rises when you think about last year, how about a change of pace. I’m pretty sure we’ve all spent at least one Thanksgiving not only dealing with our own family … Continue reading Turkey and Guilt

Life and the Ladies Room

Ladies Rooms are anything but ladylike. Women can be some of the nastiest people, leaving absolute filth in their wake. Any woman reading this piece, who’s used a public rest room knows exactly what I’m talking about. When I think back over my life and the women I’ve known, I’d like to think none of … Continue reading Life and the Ladies Room

IMDB – Settling Bets and Freeing Up Space

I remember when I was young (and dinosaurs roamed the earth) my mother would send off letters to TV Guide or other “sources” whenever she and a friend had a bet to settle about some movie or star or other. She was a movie buff and when trivia came up that no one could answer, … Continue reading IMDB – Settling Bets and Freeing Up Space

Ok So I’m Writing

(from the archives 1998) Ok... So I’m writing. So what? Better question… now what? To put aimless words on paper ( or screen as the case may be) To type without thinking, compose without composing. I’m writing with my eyes closed. Ha. Thank you Mrs. Oliver, sixth grade typing class. I don’t even care if … Continue reading Ok So I’m Writing