Tag: ShortStory
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Retirement – Moved to Ashland KY – Memoir Continued
Retirement – Moved to Ashland KY 1/15/2010 Tina retired around her birthday in 2009. She sold her house and bought one in Ashland, KY. Her daughter, Robin, was living close to Ashland, just outside Huntington WV at the time. So, over the last year before she retired, we had taken a few weekend trips to…
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Philips Medical 2007 – Memoir Continued
Philips Medical – Summer of 2007 I was placed at Philips Medical on Cleveland’s far east side by another temp agency. That’s where I worked as a technical writer until I retired. I’ve already written a little about that experience. But this is where it falls chronologically in my story. Even though it was only…
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Scalawag
Scalawag Low down and dirtyBlack hearted scalawag Took me to the crow’sMurder reunion cotillion Told everyone he’sWorth a quintillion And scampered awayWith all the sweetmeats Took to the evening skyAs I watched with a long sigh –LE – 3/5/24
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The Devil Is an Angel Too
AThe Devil Is an Angel Tooby Janiva Magness Well, you look just like an angel, you sound so bright and true,You seem so sweet coming down my street, but the devil is an angel too,The devil is an angel too.Somehow you seem familiar – haven’t I seen you before?Got a different name, but is it…
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Desert Marigolds and Guardians
Desert Marigolds and Guardians Ruffle-edged, yellow, irregular polka dotsFuzzy lemon centers, resting onA field of course ferny green Silver Yuccas watch from a nearby ridgeLong spiked Aztec war-bonnetsForeshadow long overdue reckonings Contemplations on a ride toThe road to nowhereAnd home –LE – 3/5/24
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Jerry’s Demise – Memoir Continued
Jerry’s Demise 2009 – Memoir Continued I’m not sure of the date, but when I heard about Jerry’s headaches and subsequent operation that left him in a vegetative(?) state, I went to MO to see Kristen and Jerry. I wanted to see how bad it was and if I could be of any support. Kristen’s…
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Exitential Threats Culminating
Existential Threats Culminating We can debate anything you’d like, but debating answers nothing… And there really is no “genuine” debate when it comes to our (humans) and especially our systems, i.e. capitalism, imperialism, feudalism, fascism, etc., and of course, religions’ impact on our planet and the life thereon… While it’s true that we don’t “know”…
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Puppernickel
Pumpernickel Pumpernickel, so much better thanplain old white breadWonder Bread comes to mindso too excellent, marbled ryeseems to be the theme of our times –LE – 3/2/24
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Empty Coffee Cup
Empty Coffee Cup Coffee cup is empty…Again.How many’s that today?One, two…ten? I guess I’ll make more…With cinnamon or chocolate, Or perhapsIrish cream? Or do I want my usualJust plain, no additives Strong, deep, and dark, the Color and consistency of My back-lit heart? –LE – 2/24/24
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Leave a Light On
Leave a Light Onby Tom Walker The second someone mentioned you were all aloneI could feel the trouble coursing through your veinsNow I know, it’s got a holdJust a phone call left unanswered had me sparking upThese cigarettes won’t stop me wondering where you areDon’t let go, keep a hold If you look into the…
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