s This is Ireland, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Irish Sea to the east.  I am much, much farther to the west and then somewhat south.   Ireland is really green from space.  Probably from all the rain … Continue reading →

Yes, Scarlett and Wilson here.  The Masters are … one on the couch and one in the bed.  The Woman Master, the one called Auburn, the one who usually does the writing, takes the couch.  Nnnngggh, Nnnngggh, she says with … Continue reading →

Just in case you’re still hungry.

Listen with the night falling we are saying thank you we are stopping on the bridges to bow from the railings we are running out of the glass rooms with our mouths full of food to look at the sky … Continue reading →

I’ve been here all along –here in the dark of my room, crouching behind my eyes, hoping you won’t notice how swollen they are.  They and the back of my throat.  Oh, and my fingers.  My fingers are swollen from … Continue reading →

Wilson!  Caught by surveillance camera after donning his Sylvester Stallone disguise and attempting to sneak through the food line a second time.  When questioned by authorities, he defended his disgraceful behavior by pointing out that he was simply and magnanimously saving starving children from the shame … Continue reading →

I’ve missed you.  Things have happened.  Occurrences have occurred.  I’ve shrugged my shoulders but it hasn’t made the light change or the carpet heal itself or the yard grow vegetables or the heat go away.  Apparently, shoulder shrugging doesn’t influence … Continue reading →

Please take heed of this public service announcement, which I’ve kindly provided for educational purposes to those who live in states that now require hands-free cell phone operation while driving.

My mother was a Jell-o maker.  All mothers were back then.  My mother had a collection of copper Jell-o molds; rings of assorted sizes, rounds, square pans, a Christmas tree,  a bunny.  She wore an apron that she’d hold out and wrap around me … Continue reading →

To all the Grandmothers, Grandmas, Grammys, Nannys, MeeMaws, MeeMees, Nannas, YaYas TuTus, NeeNees, Omas, Bubbies, Satvas, MooMoos, Nonnys, Nanos, Omas, Grossmutters, Mormors, Babushkas,  Mummis, Mummos, Abuelas, Grandcrackers and anyone else I may have forgotten — I feel your joy! P.S.  … Continue reading →