October 21, 2025

I’m going to talk about dead words. Words lying on their backs? No. A Lexicographer would say dead words are obsolete words, words that have passed out of usage. An English professor I used to have said dead words are words that are overused and don’t give the reader a clear picture. “He went to…

April 4, 2025

It’s been so many years, My fire now burns low. I still pursue you Through the forest of my dreams Like a hound on a scent. It is futile to think I could catch you, You are too ephemeral. Holding you would be As possible as embracing The morning mist. We broke our bed With…

February 20, 2025

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”                                                 Mark Twain Yes, I’m still here. I’ve had a rough time the last couple of months but I’m still in the game. I want to thank all those folks who sent me prayers and positive vibes. It makes me feel humble to know how many people…