Category Archives: Ripped from the headlines

Today’s Best Thing – Maybe of the Whole Month

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)

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

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

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

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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