100 Years Old

Hitting 100 years old
A story not often told
This couple surely struck gold
Both parents have this unfold

How do you reach that old age
Still are able to engage
Maybe not a wisened sage
But do more than turn a page

Think what they've seen in those years
The decades of joys and tears
A world of change appears
Viewing it with fears and cheers

Stands Tall

Chris Herren was a star of basketball
From Fall River to a much bigger fall
At Draft Pick 33, he got the call
Nuggets watched him, so the problem would stall
But the addiction took him for a long haul
Viewed with disgust, they thought he had gall
Four ODs, amazed he survived at all
Now 3 years sober, he finally stands tall



Inspired by ESPN film Unguarded seen yesterday.

New Pet?

Just not ready yet,
Still filled with regret.
In debt to the vet,
Easily upset!
The timing's not set,
When I'm up to get -
Another new pet.

Career Questions

What will be my career?
The unknown carries fear.
What am I doing here?
Need direction to steer.
When will this become clear?
I hope the answer's near!
How do I get in gear?
The teachers will appear!

Green Bag Lady

Green Bag Lady helps to save the Earth,
Teaching others to value its worth.
Someday maybe we're rid of plastic bags.
Reaching many - her fabric ones with tags.

People baffled she gives bags away.
Believing that's what makes their minds sway.
Labor, fabric donated to her,
Sharing this gift is what she'd prefer!

Go to greenbaglady.org for more information!

Clarence Clemons

Sad to be a fan
Losing the Big Man
Many he impacts
With playing the sax
But no longer seen
Beside Bruce Springsteen

VACATION

5/29:
I'm waking up in Little Rock
It's way too early says the clock
Bright and sunny out the window
Back under the covers I go
More music to hear at Riverfest
The crowds and heat may be a test
We'll get away for some baseball
Then tomorrow start our long haul

6/3:
It's not meant to rattle and hum
I'm not dumb, maybe too proud
To complain it was loud
When we checked in
Making all that din
Trouble falling asleep
So I couldn't keep it turned on
So it wasn't long until it got hot
Because it was not working right.
Not a restful night at the casino hotel
Just as well we don't stay longer
My luck could get stronger
But for now I'm just $5.00 ahead
And wide awake in the bed.

A few excerpts from recent travel