Mutterings and Musings
Jim was born in New Jersey, But at twenty, was a saddle-bronc rider Doing rodeo across the plateau, With too many broken bones And too little money to show. Both Jim and his two sisters Have seen their departed mother many times, they say, A sign of eternal life, or a spiritual bouquet? Their 85… Continue reading Jim & Mary
A proud Hispanic, Fabian came from a poor neighborhood in Laredo’s wild streets, That his proud wife said he was really lucky to escape. Always focused on the project at hand, Joining the Navy would be the first of his plan to take shape. Then, four years of college through the GI Bill, it was… Continue reading Fabian
I honor of Veteran’s Day, 2021, I am posting some proud Collazo family history. Gerardo and Manuelita Collazo had ten sons and one daughter, and the family all lived in Laredo, Texas. Our extended family, around the world, is derived from this family. Now, during World War II, Gerardo and Manuelita had 3 sons serving… Continue reading Collazo Family Military History
I can still recall that El Paso night when we went in, It was clear and cool, and there was something in the wind. As a young man of twenty-one, were my hopes and fears but a whim? How would I best provide and care for him? The miracle that occurred after two days of… Continue reading That El Paso Night
My classmate since kindergarden, Ken was always there at my side. A pretty straight guy, loyal and true. He was always there to encourage me and get me through. A great friend that I could always look up to. Now all those years ago have come and gone in a flash; Sorry for not keeping… Continue reading Kenneth
At the top of his profession, Abe was a brilliant, eloquent lawyer and judge, steady as a majestic oak, Who provided his wife and family all of his love and support, But now sadly has been silenced by the ravages of a stroke. Praying and hoping for his recovery, His wife of sixty years is… Continue reading Abe – The Continuing Story
Recalling early memories of me waking up early To go play with my Son in his room when he was 3 or 4; Whether it was “Shoots and Ladders”, or whatever, We would laugh and play for hours. Later on as he got older We would wrestle or just playing catch. Teaching him to drive… Continue reading Lasting Memories on Being A Dad on This Father’s Day 2012
Forty years ago today, In a church in South Texas, I walked down the isle and said “I do” to a woman. For on that day, I married the love of my life, my wife. That woman that would define my purpose of living, and give me life’s sweetest bouquet. Now she’s been with me… Continue reading 40 Years Ago Today
Growing up with my brother Frank, life was never dull, and always fun. He was at times rebellious in his youth; and always had his unique brand of humor. Thinking different than most folks, he was very competitive, thus was never one to be undone. He was very protective of his brothers; for he was,… Continue reading My Brother Frank
I have now known you nearly all of my life. You have been my refuge from life’s storms, My salvation, my love, and my wife. Yet with every passing year together, I feel we grow closer still. Now you know the road we’ve traveled; It has sometimes been long and steep. Yet we have had… Continue reading My Love, My Wife