Remembrance in a Garden
Groundhogseat the daylilies,and usually leave the dahlias.It is a small lesson,but importantwhen you’re trying to grow something beautiful. So I … Continue reading Remembrance in a Garden
Month: June 2026
Reclaiming My Territory
Breaking news:The house sparrows have annexed the airspace above my front door. The eaves, of course, were occupied years agoan … Continue reading Reclaiming My Territory
Sunday is Dedicated to the Pigs
On Sunday, we journey to Piggy StandThe funniest place in the whole darn land.Where legends snort and jelly jiggles,And every … Continue reading Sunday is Dedicated to the Pigs
The Saturday Cat Council
There is a village, tucked out of sight,Where cool cats gather every Saturday night.At dusk, they assemble with regal flair,To … Continue reading The Saturday Cat Council
Nothing Is Wasted
“We work in the dark—we do what we can—we give what we have.”—Henry James The first sentenceis a worn trail … Continue reading Nothing Is Wasted
Thinking Beyond the Trope
He was a legend in his own mind. She was the damsel in distress. When they met, even the lesser … Continue reading Thinking Beyond the Trope
The Green Jungle
The green jungleoutside my windowconceals mysteries— what my neighbor is up to,where the cats disappear,what stirs beneath the leaves. Hell, … Continue reading The Green Jungle
The White Rain
The summer garden of us was lush,until the frost bit deep.We wake to a landscapeturned suddenly stark,snapping the roots.The clock … Continue reading The White Rain
I Rang the Bell, Didn’t I?
The joke was stupid,but the punchline hit like lightningthrough a church steeple. Better than Viagra.Better than anythingsold behind a pharmacy … Continue reading I Rang the Bell, Didn’t I?
The “M” stands for Mouth-breathing
The “F” stands for Fake. MF. A fitting title for a man who thinks a Peace Prize should be awarded for … Continue reading The “M” stands for Mouth-breathing
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