Now parents are a special breed They’re always on the go, I’m sure that we are all agreed They always seem to know When children need their counsel wise For mischief they will make, Children learn to their surprise When caught in their mistake But parents also like to teach Their children proper ways, A sermon they’ll be wont to preach When child’s attention strays … Continue reading The Lesson
The above image is copyrighted to David Swanson 15 May 2006 He walked to the recruitment place With spirit and with pride; Prepared his nation’s threat to face Ambition put aside They told him of a wily foe Who planned to harm them all So he would to the rescue go And answer nation’s call. And so they shipped him overseas With others of like … Continue reading Defense Dilemma
“I want soft centered chocolates for this year’s Valentine’s Day!” Sam looked at Wendy in surprise. She’d been on a diet kick for some time and it was forbidden to use the “C” word in front of her since that phase of her life commenced. Being an average male Sam looked at her warily. Was this a trap, some kind of test to see if … Continue reading Valentine’s Day
It was a Saturday afternoon and I was attempting to rejuvenate my body before facing the rigors of another week. In a boarding college you’re more or less on call twenty-four hours a day so it’s wise to get rest whenever the opportunity presents. I must have dozed off because I didn’t hear the phone ring until my daughter gave me a gentle shake and … Continue reading All Because of a Bucket
The above images copyright to:- http://commons.wikimedia.org http://stophavingaboringlife.com Foam tipped breakers, sparkling seas, Seagulls soaring on the breeze Calling out to fishing men Throw some scraps to us again Children screaming in delight Scattering crabs in onward flight Down the beach on tiny feet Pausing where the waters meet Parents watch them wading there, Aged people pause to stare Memories of their children dear Running in … Continue reading Beach Holiday
Image above copyrighted to http://www.darlingdoodlesdesign.com Now they say a man is happiest when seated on a chair With remote device held firmly in his hand And a TV dinner placed close by and cool drink I declare, We assign to him this image in our land. For he’s come home to his castle with relaxing now his plan, And he’s left his workplace troubles all … Continue reading Choices Men Face
The above images copyrighted to shunya.net. Pictures taken Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Only absolute necessity would drive us from our holiday retreat almost seven thousand feet high on Kodaikanal Mountain, overlooking blistering hot coastal plains of South India. In order to reach our holiday haven we had to endure two days travel, barely pausing in our journey to purchase food or fuel. The only … Continue reading Appearances
My secretary Stella had just placed mail on the office desk. There was time before committee schedules began so I began work on a pile of correspondence. The lazy whirl of an overhead fan made this exercise interesting. Turning off the fan would cause intense discomfort and profuse sweating in Mumbai’s thick humidity. We couldn’t afford to run an air conditioner. With fan on, strategic … Continue reading Accumulated Treasure
Off to the trees with a bounding leap Dingoes in hot pursuit, Over the logs and the sink holes deep Knows this familiar route Strayed away from the sparse Roo fields To graze in the fields below Far from the safety of Roo mob shields Lethal their sharp clawed toe Panting she reaches the … Continue reading Safe Company
The above image is copyrighted to http://funnypicturesimages.com There are some things I can easily forget. I’m not always with it when it comes to carrying out errands. I was working out in the garden some time ago when Georgine called and asked me to attend to something before coming inside. Now I fully intended to do that, but for some reason it slipped my mind … Continue reading New Year Resolutions
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