Category Archives: Ripped from the headlines

Today’s Best Thing – Maybe of the Whole Month

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

This might be the best thing I’ve done in months. Went out to the mailbox this morning as I do and there was a letter – from the IRS. Now, if you’re waiting for a refund, this isn’t exactly what … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo – Day Seventeen (hold that thought)

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Yes Seventeen… you know what that means? DING DING DING it’s Haiku Day! We’ll be fine. Mostly. Yes mid-April snow is fine. I’m sure we’ll be fine. Tax day came and went without much pressure this year Uh, what is … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo – Day Thirteen

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Well, to say the least, it was raining. And then it rained some more. And then Billy Collins did his live reading at 5:30 – Thank you Billy! When the rain came down making circles in circles of the world … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo – Day 10

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

There were three poems, but this one was a little more ready to go. More in the continuing string of longer than normal poems! Someone on facebook asked what pickles were on our refrigerator shelves and a lively listing ensued. … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo – Day 7

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Early poem today All the neighbors, the men, have got an urge to prune. Starts with some study — careful study, and clippers, pruners and chainsaws. Bonsai topiary to its conclusion nothing to impede the mower. My next door neighbor … Continue reading →

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