Monthly Archives: June 2014
Deconstructing Platitudes: Finding Something Useful in Inspirational Quotes
Platitudes and inspirational quotes crowd the Interweb in forms of memes, postings or life hacks. While all posted with good intention, from a usability perspective I’v always thought they were pretty useless. I thought I would go off on just … Continue reading
Musings on Chocolate Therapy
Sometimes chocolate is just good And Sometimes it is therapy You have to know the difference You have to see the significances Hidden in the craven desires Catapulting you to consume The nearest chocolate confection No time for reflection in … Continue reading
Lighter Musings on a Dangerous Day
Do not Climb Backside That’s what the ladder said Fair warning, I suppose Though even with the longest toes I could not have reached the first rung. Everything has a warning now days Dangerous things like chain saws Or innocuous … Continue reading
Searching for Awareness in My Lack of Knowledge
I have an English Degree. I was the editor and assistant editor at my university newspaper. I have taken several graduate level courses in editing. And years later, I am still a horrible editor. My pedigree would indicate I be … Continue reading
My Brain Needs a Massage
Pressure points on my neck My neck is very tight Pressure points on my back My back is very tight Stretch the shoulder Prod the quad You’re a wreck Could take all night The muscles groan Then give in I … Continue reading
My Aim is True, Well, Not Really
“Is that a bruise on your palm?” “Yes.” “How did you do that?” “I smashed it with a hammer.” Silence. “I’m a very bad aim.” And indeed I am a very bad aim. But I try to look at it … Continue reading
Musings on a Young Tree
Lean, lean, lean deep Touch the wet ground Bounce, bounce, bounce high Reach for the clouds Lean, Bounce, Dip, Dive Too fast, slow down I hear your sinews groan I see your branches flail Lean, bounce, whoosh, whip Cannot slip … Continue reading
Expand Your Adjective Imagination through Google Images
You ever wonder what an adjective looks like? Well, you may not wonder but you’re certainly aware of adjectives. We use them all the time, except for Hemmingway, he really didn’t like them. Some of them are much easier to … Continue reading
Musings on the Driveway Cracks
They said they would appear, The cracks that is, Eventually, Inevitably, Not hairline fractures Not superficial scratches But deep cracks, all the way Down to the times of sand That comprise the shifting Moving underlayment. Well come they did, they … Continue reading
Fortress of Dissolitude 