Mutterings and Musings
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
The year was 1998, when Eddie came to Andrew, and came to be. More than just a dog, he was his constant companion, Followed him everywhere, and was his best buddy ever, most agree. He came at a time when he needed someone to help him swallow When life brought the bad; and someone to… Continue reading The Magic of Eddie
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 in Laredo, Texas. Our extended family… Continue reading Saluting Family Veterans on this Veteran’s Day
It was a Saturday night in a November long ago, My cousins and I went to a dance At a civic center in a Laredo that still had not tasted violence Saw her there in her yellow dress, asked her to dance, took a chance. Looked into her big brown eyes, saw fireworks; Knew right… Continue reading That Special Night