It’s been said, “The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members.” Variations on this have been attributed to Ghandi, Pearl Buck, and Pope John Paul, among others. But […]
A Pup, from Sand to Sea
A Peek at Ass-Backwards
“There was an eclectic group of us, containing among others, a gynecologist, a lawyer, an R.N, a retired teacher, a real estate agent…and me…the retired cop…the crew of Gilligan’s Island.” “When everything […]
Crack, Guns…Recycling?
When I was a cop in NYC in the eighties, it was a big hoot to learn that crack houses, to avoid any attention from the city at all, made sure the […]
Companions and Commitments.
Can we come together on two things? Cheryl went to a Vegetarian Food Festival in Manhattan recently. Vegetarian Fests are not my cup of…beef broth. I do go on such journeys with […]
A Wagging Tail…Poetry in Emotion
Two things: 1) If you love dogs, you really can’t own them. 2) Dogs, maybe other pets too, have ESP. My mind is stuck in the last hour of traffic from […]
White Whine, Anyone?
Anyone want to add a couple of inches…anywhere? Boston does. They’ve had over eight feet of snow this year and need two more to set a record. Many say, “Go for it!” […]
Sex…Beneath the Surface
“He was only humping me.” A female subway rider. As you descend into the subway you feel the air rushing up as it’s pushed ahead of a speeding train. It’s almost like […]
The Stupid Years
The sound pierced the air like a bullet. A vocal, “Mr. Winters!” blast of enthusiasm echoed in the street. I turned my head toward the exuberant call from across Fulton St. A […]
Sniping at Snipers
“Slitting throats of residents, looting and burning homes and abducting dozens of trapped women and children.” The Associated Press This was in Nigeria, home of the Boka Haram meaning “against books” or […]
Got Gratitude? Take a Number!
“There was this soldier with his wife and young daughter. They were visibly upset.” I have a long history of wanting the things I do and say preserved…forever. I’ve sent one or […]
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