When Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
First, there were hot pants, mini-skirts, and the pill Then the sixties generation questioned authority while rejecting their parents’ values They hung an exit sign above the cross God got the boot and they closed the final curtain The sexual revolution was born Sex, drugs, and rock and roll Then came disco and ponytails Things got […]
Books
Books are bound pages with words Words that can make us happy Ones that can make us cry But we never understand why They can lead our heads, hopes, and fantasies To places far and wide Off into the distance to the distant past But they leave our hearts and souls behind To sit on […]
Mornings
Morning sits on the doorstep of destiny A threshold of departure and transition Or one of the footsteps of our ancestors From one place to another Without boundaries The breeze of the dawn is the pulse of a new day That can lead us to paths of eternal righteousness Far beyond our restrictions and limitations Without […]
Pretender Or Contender
Imposters are people who impersonate someone else, while a pretender claims to be someone far exceeding their true identity. On the other hand, a contender is someone who aspires to reach a certain accomplishment or status, to overcome a great obstacle, or to defeat a dreaded adversary. Becoming an imposter or a pretender are easy […]
The Rise, Fall, and Restoration Of The Middle Class
Despite a spike in non-believers, the middle class was built by “movements” and can be rebuilt by movements. Since the “common man”, America’s middle class has been hailed as our beloved nation’s virtuous heart, soul, and backbone. How ironic, since it took 150 years to create a broad middle class. considering before 1930 most Americans were […]
Le Amiche
The sisterhood is alive and well in America and Italy, where Italian women cherish their female friendships and seek to empower one another. When I consider my strong Italian heritage, I am always amazed by the ease with which Italian women take you under their wing and altruistically offer their help and advice. They are drivers […]
First Light
The Dawning Of A New Day And A Renewed Leap Of Faith When I first saw this picture it was as though I was being transported back in time when some argue that time never existed; when there was nothing. It was an instantaneous moment when I knew I needed to write about it in […]
My Darling Soldier Girl
My Darling Soldier Girl Is a source of pride and joy She marches with the best of them Keeps up with the soldier boys My Darling Soldier Girl Loves country, friends, and family She’s capable and confident There’s nothing she can’t be My Darling Soldier Girl Reaches for the moon and sky She’s bright, brave, […]
