Tag Archives: Recreation

The Negotiated Settlement

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

  The Negotiated Settlement  (part three)   I leaned on my hoe and thought about all that had transpired this summer and last.  I was losing the garden war. My vegetables were disappearing at an increasing rate under the onslaught … Continue reading →

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The Garden Wars (part 2)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

  The Garden Wars (part 2)   The garden war intensified. The rabbits responded to my attempts to drive them away.  No longer did they simply hide behind plants and run.  Despite my border control, the attacks on the garden … Continue reading →

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Garden of Eaten

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

  The Garden of Eaten       After last year’s dismal attempts at growing a garden I should have known better and just bought produce at the local store.  It was a conspiracy right from the beginning and I … Continue reading →

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The Bounce House

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

  The Bounce House   You say I never have any fun,   But that is not exactly true.   I play chess with the computer,   And, of course, I think of you.   I mow my lawn, clean … Continue reading →

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Your Pets Know

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

  Your Pets Know   When you’re alone or scared at night and feeling very tense,   Who knows what dogs hear, and who knows what they sense,   A dog might snarl and show her teeth while staring at … Continue reading →

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Awkward Moments (part two)

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

    Awkward Moments (part 2)   Sometimes letters to two are two too many.  I’d like to say I didn’t make mistakes in relationships, but if I did I would be lying.  I’ve made a multitude of mistakes.  When … Continue reading →

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Returning Home

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

    Returning home   With trepidation I set out across country, driving towards the sunset.  After months of wrestling over what to do, my destination was set, my mind made up, and now I was on my way.  One … Continue reading →

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Over the Mountain

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

As I came over the mountain rise, Two bear cubs blocked my way, They were cute but raised my concern, I asked, “Where is your mother today?”   A tremendous roar filled the air, Expressing her desire to kill, That’s … Continue reading →

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Beware of the Hypnotist

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

I’m not usually a prude, Although I’m rather quiet and shy, What happened one night when out with friends, Made me seem like a different guy,   I went up on stage with others of my group, “Take a deep … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Fly With Broken Wings

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Within my chest is the heart to fly, But I cannot soar into the sky, Though my dreams allow me to sing, I can’t fly with broken wings, Once I circled proud and free, Fueled by your love’s energy, Haughty … Continue reading →

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