Monthly Archives: July 2016

Grey Day: Watch us Stumble

Posted on July 29, 2016 by admin

  Grey Day: Watch us Stumble Watch us Trip A grey day brings a grey mood When we sit around and brood And feel sorry for ourselves. It shrinks us from our giant selves And we feel like sad little … Continue reading →

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What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned

Posted on July 25, 2016 by admin

    What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned I was talking a mile a minute to a kid the other day and wound up telling her a story about my “old days.” Well, she asked. I quoted an old saw, “Walk a … Continue reading →

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I Am No Friend of Dementia

Posted on July 22, 2016 by admin

  I Am No Friend of Dementia H. W. bryce I am no friend of dementia, I won’t give it a capital d, In fact I am his sworn enemy For what he’s done to my family. He has always … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Haircut

Posted on July 18, 2016 by admin

  Harry’s Haircut “What happened to you?” Mary asked in alarm. “I cut my hair.” Harry replied. “Don’t I look neat?” “Shaggy at best, like a tornado struck the farm.” “Saved you some bucks and that can’t be beat.” “But … Continue reading →

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It’s Different: When It’s Your Own

Posted on July 15, 2016 by admin

  It’s Different It’s different when it’s your own! Suddenly you feel alone, Suddenly you feel all helpless, You cannot match this strange new tone. Oh it’s easy to give advice, and it’s easy to share the hurt, It’s easy … Continue reading →

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Gran, Clocks and Time

Posted on July 11, 2016 by admin

  Gran, Clocks and Time   Gran: -What’s that? Man (her son): What’s what? -That think. There. On the wall. What’s its name? It’s a clock. It tells the time. -I don’t hear it speak No, it doesn’t speak. That … Continue reading →

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Early Warnings: Ignored

Posted on July 8, 2016 by admin

  Early Warnings: Ignored It was on the eve of destruction In the Earliest Stages When the earliest signs went unnoticed But all of the signs were right there. First came the scouting, All deception , and smiles, Followed by … Continue reading →

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