Mutterings and Musings
One of my first priorities when I retired from my day job Was to lose some weight, and get in shape. So Sweet Marie and I started walking; & we added it to our long list of other chore files. We walked slowly at first, then added more minutes to our route, Until we were… Continue reading Long Hard Roads
Azenette survived delicate heart surgery as a baby, a born fighter, She is quite a survivor. Raised by her Grandpa before she was three, He taught her to be a good, to be gentle and kind, we surely agree. Now Azenette has two great kids and a man who loves her. But since her Grandpa… Continue reading Azenette
It seems like only yesteryear When Jess, Adrian, George, and I would ride Jess’s red ’63 Chevy, very dear. Four Collazo cousins at the opening gate of life, Riding the streets of Laredo, and feeling no fear. Searching for life’s new-found treats, With not a care in the world, Anxious for the smell of flowers… Continue reading On The Streets of Laredo
Even though he lives in another State away from me There has never been anyone so close to me like he. I have not been able to put a finger on just why But like a trusted friend or even sometimes like a big fruit fly, He keeps hanging around, and never seems too far… Continue reading My Italian Brother Frank
It’s only now that I can write about this For the pain was too great. We all know we can stop the hate Yet we keep doing away with ourselves at such a high rate. We all know we are better than this. So why must there be horrible tragedies for us to come together?… Continue reading Tucson Tragedy
My first day retired started with a “to-do” list, of what I had planned to do; From going to the groceries to cleaning the garage, and other stuff just so; Still no one watching or caring what got done, so felt like I had no woe, you know. Oh, I mustn’t forget to cook my… Continue reading My First Day Retired
As I have mentioned countless times, I am very blessed to have many true friends. Well, on Wednesday, of this week, one of my dear friends left me a poem on my desk that he had written for me. I was very moved by it; and I consider it a real honor for me to… Continue reading A TRAVELER
The maternal head of the Collazo family is no longer with us. She was my Dad’s only sister; The oldest, and the only girl of eleven children, Trine grew up in a big family with all boys, Their home was always filled with love and the best kind of happy noise. I recall how Cousin… Continue reading My Tia Trine
‘Tis the day before Christ’s birth; There is the sweet smell of turkey baking, and light rain coming softly down. Sweet Marie and I are enjoying our Son and Lauren All sharing one more Christmas Eve, and peace on earth in our old hometown. Many thoughts running in my head, many worries untold; So many… Continue reading Christmas Eve 2010
Working for the USDA for 32 years Has been a privilege and an honor. Now like an old Alma Mater, Sweet memories I hold. All I can say it was the people there That made it so special, and no other place can quite compare. Now there is not enough space and time, To list… Continue reading Retiring Soon – So Thanks To All My USDA Family