February 21, 2024

Some inventions are quite handy. Take electric toothbrushes, for instance. I used to think they were just for lazy people, but my dentist assures me that they do a far better job than the manual ones. Since I always brush my teeth first thing after arising from my slumber, I have found electric toothbrushes are…

February 15, 2024

I awaken just past midnight, Tears falling from darkened skies Pattering against my wind-blown tent, Wondering how we will feel When safely tucked away In our metal shells Observing eternity- No roof needed, nor food, nor rest. Will we digitized beings ever wonder How it felt in analog life To kiss, Feeling that warm, pleasant…

February 8, 2024

Part 1 Since I have spent a number of years at various levels of food production and preparation, I thought I would share some of my experiences and thoughts about our food supply. I lived in farming areas part of my life and have known many farmers and heard about their problems and triumphs. In…

February 1, 2024

Today, I’m going to be a curmudgeon. A lot of people are going to take issue with what I have to say. It doesn’t matter. I’m going to say it anyway. I hate holidays. Even weekends are awful. There is no rest for the wicked and I must be most wicked to have endured. Part…

January 26, 2024

You were the rock in my shoe Sometimes irritating me beyond belief; The rock that could never be found Merely by removing the coverings on my feet. You filled my receptive ears With more corn than an Iowa farm- I miss those silly, amusing jokes And your keen observations, Surely different than most folks. You…