Category Archives: In the neighborhood

First Haiku of the Day

Oh wee small black cat all tooths and claws and goofiness sit not on MY mouse. There are, dear readers, some truths in the world that are undeniable. Paul Simon album is worth waiting for and will make you think … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month #8b

from the Not Without Poetry prompt this time: Many nights in my driveway I stand. Look up. Feel small under the stars. Quiet but for wind or snow or peepers or crickets. Feet from the car and the front door. … Continue reading →

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Haikus R Us

The haikus were zinging all over the place including another from my Chuck Norris Haiku contributor Nick. I may have to open a branch office over at chucknorrishaiku.com to accommodate all these wonderful haikus coming to me by mail and … Continue reading →

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Why you learn the rules

You have to follow the old rule for a while. In fact, once you master the old rule, you are then the master-and masters get to change things. — Peter McWilliams

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Break a needle, Take a break

Must have been something in the air. Mom was having a lot of problems breaking needles on her Juki and big frame. Did all the normal stuff. Futzed around. Changed needle, rethreaded, cleaned etc. Walked away. Came back. Loosened the … Continue reading →

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