Note: This is not today’s rough draft. It’s a forever re-worked draft from a long while back. It was reworked … More

You remember I mentioned the little old Japanese lady across the stream?  The one who’s bald.  How I thought it might have … More

In retirement, I begin every day with coffee and cigarettes, while I take on the New York Times crossword puzzle, challenging it … More

Open with sunny skies       a cartoon rainbowcottonball scattered cloudsflora and fauna dancing Disneysmiling daisies       singing squirrels     nibbling baby deer From off-screen left and … More

When a loser wins  At decision time Tonic with vodka or gin Lemon twist or lime Left hand waves an … More

“So,” asked Miss Dunn, our choir teacher, “do you have a class song yet?” Our prison sentence would end in … More

The old Chinese woman across the stream is bald. I’m “old” now, too.  In my 70s, I’m at that age … More

I saw Nate last night.  It’d been a long time.  He was dressed in a dark blue cotton polo and … More

Even blinded by the light, I still scan the audience. Hopeto see some I know, my parents, my friends. Each … More

I see you dancing, the ballerina so rhythmically in tune,and me, not so much, more watching as glittering balls shower … More

First up’s the honeycomb Spelling BeeGetting straight to the Pangram’s the goal for me The Mini comes nextUnder a minute’s … More

I should find it right here.  Therebehind the 60s.  Yes, that’s it, that box,the 50s, when I happened.  My folksused to joke, they’d … More

People who say roosters crow at dawn have never been around roosters.For a rooster, even 4:00 a.m. is a good … More

“I started smoking,” he told Scott, “after 12 years.” “Why?” Scott asked. Maybe it was having to work again after … More

Back in high school, Yoshi and I did everything together. No, not that kind of everything. But you get the … More

My Seoul, 24/7, 365, even though I’m here,I’m always thereIn my Seoul, always together with my people,Our shared look, the … More

You still sing, I believe,your fingers pick my blood pulse,A high-five palm to palm,Your stellar performance.My arms fall around you,That … More

I stood up and headed for my car.  The drive downtown passed without my even knowing it.  I parked across the street.  There … More

Again silence came from the other end. My wondering about getting back to the therapist increased. I brushed my teeth … More

The problems began immediately after it happened. As the two of us were escorted out of the courtyard, I kept … More