qotd
Found on Note-it Posts: “The word ‘politics’ is derived from the word ‘poly’, meaning ‘many’, and the word ‘ticks’, meaning ‘blood sucking parasites’.” – Larry Hardiman
long night
Majorly big fundraising dinner at museum center. Was given to understand my presence, as spouse, would be very appreciated. Opening of touring exhibition of Vatican artworks. My opinion: much ado about nothing, to coin a cliché. Reproductions. Odds and ends. Interesting if you’re into papal history, which I very definitely am not. At least it … Continue reading long night
Today at the coffee house
When the snow starts to dust the streets again, the coffee house workers huddle outside under the dubious shelter of the balcony, and smoke Virginia Slims. Tis then time for me to be warm inside, smoke-free, snuggled on the comfy green couch with my eggnog latté. And so I wish I could blog about something … Continue reading Today at the coffee house
nogroup
Down at the Mercantile Library, they are getting together a poetry-writing group to meet at Wednesday lunchtimes, or perhaps even only once a month. My initial reaction to this bit of news was, “Eeek! I ain’t going near that!” Since then, I have had a lot of time to reflect on the possibilities of the … Continue reading nogroup
white pebble 