Mutterings and Musings
Seems like only yesterday; well, maybe not. But looking back, Javier reminded me that it was a long time ago When he and I both worked in that chicken plant in a USDA spot. The seventies had not ended, and the twin towers were still a jewel. Yes, we worked hard; but times were simple… Continue reading My Long-Time Friend Javier
Being from a large extended hispanic (third-generation American family), we are very proud of our heritage. My Dad grew up in a household of 10 boys, and one girl. You always hear stories that American families have always been very patriotic and have gone off to fight wars very willingly for the love of their… Continue reading The “Greatest Generation of Collazo Brothers”
We buried Ted Kennedy today, and are again, faced with sadness, I say, thank God, that at least he was a grandfather, where his brothers did not live long enough to enjoy that experience. It seems at least there was not as much pain as in the earlier tragedies, For he lived a complete full… Continue reading Ode to Ted Kennedy
There is something about finding out that your child has won an award that just gets proud parents reeling. Of course, to me, the first image that pops into my head, is that you are so proud. The second image are flashbacks of all his awards won throughout his life, i.e. in grade school bringing… Continue reading The First Ever Straight Jacket Award
It seems like only yesterday, When I was just a kid; and my fuzzy memories of that day resurrect When I presented a gift to Dad that I made in school in the form of a cardboard display. I remember how my Dad treated it like some sort of golden object; By him doing that,… Continue reading Remembering a Special Father’s Day When I Was Young
Life is sweet with the right person beside you. Like an old sweater, that feels “just right”, A Soul Mate can make you see life anew. Like peanut butter and jelly, they are surely a God-send, and a delight. When you hear of breakups and a high divorce rate, Yet you still have your Soul… Continue reading Soul Mate
There once was a Princess who had bad feet. At first, not uncomfortable, and not knowing what they were, The lady soon learned that her feet kept getting worse, and started to hurt. Knew she could not wait or defer, For they’d keep her from walking soon, she reasonably concurred. So to get better, and… Continue reading The Princess and the Ugly Frog
Recalling boyhood memories when I was just a lad, The memory most prevalent and at the forefront of my mind Was when my brother Bill was deathly sick with polio; when we were so upset and so sad. Even now, fifty something years later, recalling what happened, The range of mixed emotions flood back to… Continue reading My Brother Bill
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 that I may be at the sunset of my career? Will I miss all this excitement & stress someday… Continue reading The Sunset of My Career
There once was a young boy named Eddie. The world was his when he was young, for he was a star receiver for his team; The fastest in track; no one could beat him it seemed. Life pretty early for him, was pretty much like a dream. Now with a beautiful, loving family, and a… Continue reading The Inner Drive To Succeed – My Brother Eddie