Mutterings and Musings
Had to write today, had to express this. The 9/11 tragedy weighing too heavy, too painful, and too hard to reminisce. All this hate in the world, so hard to dismiss. Spinning around, and can’t get out of this abyss. Doesn’t seem 9 years, or that long ago, Remembering terrible sights and sounds of that… Continue reading 9/11
Most folks don’t know that Al was raised by his dear Grandma in a rough barrio in South San Antonio. A true blue Texan, through and through, that’s quite proud of his roots. But these days, you’re more likely to find him with a congressman representing the USDA on Capitol Hill in a nice fancy… Continue reading Just Al
There’s a tune in my heart, And it’s all about you and me. Won’t you dance? It’ll be really nice, you’ll see. I’ll take you for a ride, and sweep you off your feet. We can dance slowly and sweet. Then, we’ll go worldwide. Together, you’ll see, we’ll have a window seat. There’s a tune… Continue reading Tune In My Heart
Even though I’m a proud 3rd generation American, For some strange reason, I know it’s nothing compared to high treason, But I just can’t seem to take the Mexican part out of me. Listening now to my Dad’s Mexican music from long ago, Makes me feel proud; almost like I’m glowing, you know. From my… Continue reading I Can’t Seem To Get the Mexican Part Out of Me
Surrounded by folks at the unemployment line. Almost out of money, out of time, Going to lose my house next week, Is it really just a victimless crime? The world is getting tougher, Do we all have to suffer? If I could just get the bank to refinance, Why can’t they just take a chance?… Continue reading Need More Good Times
Everything I see in you, I hope I am to you. Everything I see in you. I hope you see in me. Seems right that we make such a great fit, I know that’s the reason long ago that I had to commit. Remembering our times past, All of our good times we amassed. But… Continue reading Everything You Are
Seems like another normal day at work. Cases to review; calls to make; it never seems to be dull around here, Where, of course, everything is just a little berserk. Suddenly it pops into my head….Am I at the sunset of my career? Will I miss all this excitement & stress someday near? Looking back… Continue reading The Sunset of My Career
My brothers and I, while growing up, didn’t know it at the time, Whether we were rich or poor, we just knew we were pretty content. We knew we weren’t exactly upper class but we never took any back seat. Because my Dad worked very long and hard to ensure that; but to a greater… Continue reading Memories Of My Childhood On This Father’s Day
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
From the first time I met Joe, I knew he was not ordinary, by any means. Born in Texas, Joe was raised in a small town called Cuero in the “straight and narrow”. A proud Tex-Mex Hispanic that can still recall the old simple ways of life, Joe can still verbally state the old Spanish… Continue reading Not Your Ordinary Joe