Pasta Palace
On January 16, 1976 I opened the Pasta Palace…well, in my mind’s eye anyway. And it closed the same day to rave reviews…from all the voices in my head at the time. 🙂 On this whimsical Wednesday I figured I’d … Read the rest
Category Archives: Rhymes
I’ve got a few tidbits I’d like to share with you this fine Tuesday…morning, afternoon, or evening…whatever it happens to be where you are as you read this. Below I’m sharing some clips or tidbits from poems or songs I … Read the rest
Monday Morning Lyrics
Yep, it’s the first day of the “work week” and I’d like to send you on your way with some Monday morning lyrics. Why? Well, I’m just that kind of guy. I think you should start your week off with … Read the rest
Mothers Day 2014
Happy Mothers’ Day 2014 to all of you ladies who “took one for the team” as you… withstood the months of labor withstood the pains of childbirth fed your babies when they cried at 3 a.m. fixed “boo boos” kissed … Read the rest
Cartoons
If you’re like any typical little kid, you’re probably watching cartoons right now and not reading this goofy stuff by that guy with the wacky last name. But once you get through with your cartoons and breakfast you should stop … Read the rest
Songs And Poetry
I’ve written songs and poetry for almost all of my life. You can get an idea of how much that is and what it means to me by watching this video… Early on in my songwriting efforts I basically still … Read the rest
Silver Dots
I remember looking down at the little globules of mercury in my hand (not recommended for anyone anymore) and thinking…”what a cool couple of shiny, silver dots”. Now, I could expand on the reason why I had mercury in my … Read the rest
Sugar Bowl
If you’re a football fan, I’m sure you’re aware of the Sugar Bowl. And if you have a sweet tooth, I’m sure you’re a fan of the sugar bowl. So…why do I bring it up? Well, thanks for asking. Today’s … Read the rest
Secrets In A Chest
Where do you keep your pleasant secrets? I don’t mean those darker ones you’d rather no one ever find out about. I mean the ones that mean so much to you. Back in 1975 I wrote about a sailor who … Read the rest
Dewy Morning
If you’ve ever lived in, or still live in a humid part of the country, you understand my reference to a dewy morning. When I was going to elementary, junior high, and high school in Texas, I remember so many … Read the rest
Soliloquy
“an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers“…that’s the dictionary’s definition of a soliloquy. When I was a young, dreamy-eyed poet, I fancied myself to be consistently involved in soliloquy. It was because I didn’t think … Read the rest
Learn To Fly
I’ve always been fascinated with birds. And even though I’ve always had a lot of trepidation when it comes to heights…I think it would be cool to learn to fly. Now, I don’t mean learn to fly planes. I mean … Read the rest