This Thanksgiving day, Being here with my loving wife, Beautiful Kids, Chelsea and Rob, I’m thankful for the love and support Of my forever wife, Who claims to be serving a life sentence, with no parole, But still has undying love of this crazy man, Who still thinks he’s twenty-one, and Tarzan But starting to… Continue reading Things I’m Thankful for This Thanksgiving 2023
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Saluting Collazo and Elizondo Veterans
Saluting Family Veterans This Veteran’s Day For the second, third or even fourth generation offsprings from the original eleven siblings of Gerardo and Manuelita Collazo, from Laredo, Texas, permit me to give you a little Collazo history lesson. You see, Gerardo and Manuelita Collazo had ten sons and one daughter, and the family all lived… Continue reading Saluting Collazo and Elizondo Veterans
My Beautiful Memories of Brother Stanley and Holy Cross
I remember first hearing about him When I was a young kid in the 8th grade. My Dad told me I was going to Holy Cross High School the following year; That he had spoken to Brother Stanley, and That no other school could compare for quality education. I remember a snot-faced, hispanic kid from… Continue reading My Beautiful Memories of Brother Stanley and Holy Cross
If I Had Known That
My Dad, and My Dream Last Night
I had a dream about you last night, Dad. You were my younger looking Dad, Looking rather dapper looking, in your favorite red vest, So handsome, even after getting old, My Father, the best, made of pure gold. It’s fitting that you should come to me now When I’m worried, and need your wisdom, and… Continue reading My Dad, and My Dream Last Night
In the Rivers of My Memory
In the long road of life I’ve lived, beautiful childhood, Life-long friends, family, finding the love of my life, our dear Son, The good memories with them are all crystal clear, These are the ones I try to hold on to, and hold dear. But old age doesn’t quite work that way Sometimes I feel… Continue reading In the Rivers of My Memory
My Friend, David
David was born as one of a set of triplets, very unique at the time. I never knew who was the oldest, but assumed David was, For he always looked after his brothers, Johnny & Victor, with great care, and much pride. I spent 4 years with them at Holy Cross, learning about life’s challenges… Continue reading My Friend, David
Bill
Talk about meeting someone special, Last week, Bill told me that he met a wonderful person lately, Full of personality, with an incredible outlook on life. I know that God puts people in the fork of the road, Just for you to meet and get to know in life’s flambeau. So this week, I call… Continue reading Bill
Don’t Let the Old Man Out
I see an Old Man in the mirror in the morning. His skin is wrinkled, and loose; his hair is thinning, and grey, But there is young man inside me telling him to go away. But at the moment, the young man wins, for he is still the stronger of the two And goes out… Continue reading Don’t Let the Old Man Out
Matthew
I have a nephew named Matthew, Who I’ve known since he was born. Always an optimist, and always with a smile on his face, Reminds me of his Granddad, with the same attitude; Who’s grown up to be a righteous man that no one can replace. Now this Son of my brother Found his true… Continue reading Matthew