I’m Missing Someone
January 30, 2020
I MISS YOU I’ve seen ships passing in the night, A melancholia is in attendance, In the dark Sighs can be heard. Gentle George January 30, 2020
Month: January 2020
Angus Smith
January 23, 2020
ANGUS SMITH My last tour of duty for the canoe club was in Long Island, New York at Sperry Gyroscope Company. The plant was in Great Neck. My passive-aggressive behavior coupled with my incorrigible streak kept the Navy fully entertained and wondering how to get rid of me. It was during this phase of my … More Angus Smith
A Dream that Disturbs
January 15, 2020
OLD TIMES The man sees the dog. Both are a lot older than last time. The man stands and observes as the dog examines with nose the ground and lowest parts of the building. The dog is ignoring the man’s presence. It’s like he knows the man but has chosen to ignore him. This hurts … More A Dream that Disturbs
Goodbye Notes: Part Eight
January 11, 2020
GOODBYE NOTES PART EIGHT I just woke up from a nap. I was sitting on the edge of the sofa. Images from the past melding into the present in the course of this relaxed mental state. How did I begin thinking about my friends from my days as a counselor at a methadone clinic I … More Goodbye Notes: Part Eight
“Better Than Sex”…well, maybe “As Good as Sex”…hmm, o.k. I’ll go with “Right Up There With a Good Back Rub”.
January 6, 2020
Today, finally, I got my left eye, (macular degeneration), treatment injection. I’ve been waiting since December 4th. The problem was generated by the fact that I transferred my medical plan to a more accessible one; same company (military retiree). Previous I had only non-emergency medical care available in Maine and New Hampshire. It was … More “Better Than Sex”…well, maybe “As Good as Sex”…hmm, o.k. I’ll go with “Right Up There With a Good Back Rub”.
Playing Fair and Being Kind 