Writing
Forgive and Move On
Right off the top, I forgive all the assholes who’ve ever crossed my path. As I understand it, opposites attract and so at some molecular level, they simply could not avoid interfering with my pursuit of happiness. This includes, but is not limited all those people, who upon a few seconds of meeting me, conclude … Continue reading
The 1st Two Chapters
I couldn’t wait for all the paint to dry before putting Ch. 2 of The Adventures of Infinity and Negativa on my gallery wall. I now feel that I’m on a roll that I don’t want to end. After getting over the hump (or more truthfully, getting over myself), I can honestly say that I’m … Continue reading
The Real Superman
In 1938 Superman was born. Now, I’m not talking about the Action Comics Superman that was published on April 18th and cover dated for June. I’m talking about the REAL Superman born on April 10th, 1938. The one who was heaven sent and grew up in Danville, VA—not the one from planet Krypton, raised … Continue reading
Cowboy Boot Shopping
When my sister and her husband said they were coming to visit me, I didn’t realize I would be a chauffeur to two shopping fiends! After concluding their business conference in San Antonio, I picked them up. That was after they’d hit two cowboy boot shops. A cousin of ours, the same cousin who had chauffeured them … Continue reading
Thirty Sixty Ninety
Many around the world had feared that the coming of the second millennium would be a technological doomsday that was going to throw us back into the dark times of…the pre-computer age. On New Year’s Eve I had full tank of gas, bottled water, canned food, and I had spent the night with some friends … Continue reading
And the Winner Is…
Years ago, I participated in an overnight bat workshop for teachers. One of the fun activities was a raffle with 14 must-have teacher gifts. There were 15 of us. Guess who didn’t win a prize? After that experience, I stated with much mathematical and scientific certainty that I had bad luck. This was beyond the garden … Continue reading
A Twist on a Childhood Game
As much as I looked forward to hanging with my fellow capoeiristas at a birthday barbeque, I did not anticipate the sheer joy of witnessing a group of adults playing a game from my childhood. Now, when I was a kid, I remember being somewhat entertained by most games. The more energetic, the better. Yet as … Continue reading
Drinking in Church
“Drinking in church, but not on a Sunday. I’ll truly find salvation come some day.” I wrote those preceding words to a poem that I’m currently working on. Like all poems that I write, the spirit must truly move me to complete the task. Usually it’s more like spirited emotions that need to be vented in a … Continue reading
Happily Ever After
Looking back over my life, I realize that my “happily ever after” began the day I was born. How fortunate was I to be born into a family where my parents loved each other and had practiced caring for children already in the form of my two older sisters. Despite the socialized and hormonal growing … Continue reading
Capturing Happiness
There are so many distractions in life and billions of people with different agendas. Freewill, combined with a myriad of life choices, means that there is a jungle of opportunity out there and it’s every human for herself! Of course, if your target is the ever-elusive “happiness” then you must be vigilant for it can get away from … Continue reading