Mutterings and Musings
Thinking back on the days of my life, From the days of my youth to now, Of the good folks I have met on the many crossroads of my long life, Faded memories that seem to be from an old backroad in my mind, That will be gone from my memory soon, and be left… Continue reading In the Blink of an Eye
51 Years Today! Fifty-one 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… Continue reading 51 Years Today!
It was a magical time for all of us in ‘66; Like a foggy dream, first day I recall a new high school, Still all of us quite wide eyed and transfixed; Remembering our Holy Cross class, young ones still too young to shave, Trying hard to act grown up and be brave. Some things… Continue reading My Holy Cross Recollections
I’ve always loved meeting people and their stories of how they’ve come to be here with me on my road of life. Getting to know my Registered Nurse, first name Luz, prepping me for my hospital procedure, she was interested in how I had gotten to the hospital with the roads very dangerous with ice… Continue reading Luz de Mi Vida
I’m sure people will be talking about this storm for years, The historic storm of 2021 now for the record books, Along with the extreme cold, busted pipes, no water and other fears, However resilient Texans bounce back quickly, or so it seems; Thank-ful, no doubt, for surviving the extremes. What struck me this morning… Continue reading Coming Out of the Freeze
We moved from Laredo to San Anonio at the tender age of five Because of my dear brother Bill and his will to live, Then Louisiana at 18 for Army boot camp for my will to survive, Then to San Antone again like an old shoe that fit so good, I was where I was… Continue reading My Sweet Life
His name is José, named after his dear Dad. But everyone knows him as Joe, Ever since he was just a lad. He went in the Navy early in life, To see God’s wonder in life’s early launchpad. Now Joe is an artist who loves working with his hands, A sculptor, who most folks don’t… Continue reading My Cousin Joe
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, I can still hear him clearly In his native tongue and accent so true, The good friend in Richie that we all knew. Now Richie, an employee for the USDA, a protector of food, His manner quite loud and quite brash, But never bragged, would do his job… Continue reading Richie, Oh Richie!
From the deep crevices and backyard of my mind I am remembering much laughter and joy combined Coming from that small back room of the house on 38th street. Gatherings with Mom, Dad, young brothers, cousins, aunts & uncles were sweet, We didn’t know it then but they were blessings and we felt most complete.… Continue reading Rambling Early Memories
It started last week When a heart scan showed too high a score. Now my brother, the heart doctor, has me carefully sitting down on the couch, No physical activity, just looking pretty, so not the heart to wreak, To await further tests next week. Now my dear old Dad would always say, … Continue reading A More Personal Note