Prose and Poesy

words about thoughts and some other stuff

Musical Cows and Young Lovers

October 21, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Raking leaves was doing absolutely nothing to ease my muddled mind, so I took a long walk where I encountered two adorable young lovers and some musically appreciative cows.

Welcome to Trumpsylvania

September 28, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

My state’s cheeky nickname–Trumpsylvania–will become relevant a bit later in this post. I’ll just start by saying I come from a long line of proud Democrats.

Timely

September 25, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Yesterday seemed determined to chap my ass and laugh about it. But just when I was about to write the whole day off as off as an overcooked shitburger, something happened.

American Dream

September 15, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Don’t quit your day job.

RDP Sunday–Woodsy

September 13, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Characteristically, we Pennsylvanians–urban are rural– are a study, working class people. We’re also woodsy.

The Heart Shaped Stone

September 10, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

When he was young, my son loved to go for walks using his keen litt-boy eyes to scout for treasures.

Are We Having Fun Yet?

September 4, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

I’m not gonna lie; as an athlete, I’m woefully lacking.

Precious: For Scott on our 38th Anniversary

August 25, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

I think a 38th wedding anniversary deserves an original poem, don’t you?

What Do You Believe?

August 23, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

I believe we should all be inconvenienced from time to time so we learn patience and humility.

How the Thistle Became the National Flower of Scotland

August 22, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

When I visited Scotland in 2000, the thistle image was on display everywhere from architecture to clothing.