Mutterings and Musings
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
Anyone who knows of my Collazo family knows that as in every hispanic family in America, we were very proud to volunteer to go off and fight for our Country in times of war. Well, let me tell you a little bit of background to my main story. You see, my Grandfather Gerardo and Grandmother… Continue reading Saluting Uncle Oscar & His Grandson Chris – Go Navy!!
My Mom was not born in a hospital, but was delivered at home by a physician. According to what she was told later by her Mother, since she was born two months premature, they did not think that she would survive, so her Mother was told to “leave her on the bed for awhile, and… Continue reading Things I Did Not Know About My Mom
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
I miss you like crazy, sweet Daisy. Maybe like pancakes without the syrup. Or maybe like my favorite horse, riding on my saddle, without no stirrup. Like a bowl of gumbo without the rice, or maybe like the cook that wasn’t real precise. Just like that frog on that pond without that lily, Really miss… Continue reading I Miss You Like Crazy, Sweet Daisy
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