New to Me

New to Me

I hope this posts before August 17, the first day of games for Premier League this coming season, but I don’t really expect to persuade anyone to become a fan of fútbol either way.  This new passion of mine won't get your PROM to stop flashing noon or nudge your sear...

Out Of Gear

Out Of Gear

Up on the left, the lighted gate Its top red globe forced you to wait You sit and idle out of gear Glancing right to see me there Motorcycle thick and low Caught again by traffic’s flow To your right my truck’s left door Did you not pass me before? Here we are, my...

all my exes live in Texas

Over-rated: ADULT SUPERVISION EDITION

It takes guts to say what is or isn’t and then watch the cookies crumble where everyone can see, but this year’s nonsense has been abundant and conspicuous:  I took my chances and did pretty well.  This isn’t necessarily goodbye, but there’s not a lot of chances for...

Highway 82 Revisited

I am made of that place, and its nature and decorations speak to me, so, when I poke about that same latitude, I often find pieces of home even when I’m hundreds of miles away.

Pushing Boundaries

The wise FourScore observed:  I’m beginning to believe this once great country is too big and too diverse to try to manage.

Gun Nut Crossword

Call me Ishmael! Wait:  I've been told that stealing great lines from great works that aren't really related to one's topic is ill-advised.  I repent.   Starting over >>>  It's been a while since our last crossword . . . . maybe for good reason.  But...