Have we ever met a promise
that we cannot keep?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Down at the Cafe
Little towns are a fast disappearing scene. I don't mean a little town in the sense of its size, I mean the camaraderie and neighborly ways. Gone are the days when a stranger would help another in need with no thought of compensation for the deed. Gone are the days when a neighbor could walk next door, yell into the open door, "yoo-hoo"! and ask to borrow a cup of sugar.
Disappearing are the little cafe's where everyone knows your name and are always glad you came; the cafe's where the waitress knows you, your parents and your grandparents, and asks about them.
It's said that people will ride an elevator daily for 20+ years with someone who lives right next door to them and never find out their name.
That's why, when a good deed is performed, it makes the front page news; because it's a rare occurrence.
I wish my children could have grown up in those days instead of the hustle and bustle of today where everyone is in a hurry to get from Point A to Point B and don't care who they step on to get there.
Disappearing are the little cafe's where everyone knows your name and are always glad you came; the cafe's where the waitress knows you, your parents and your grandparents, and asks about them.
It's said that people will ride an elevator daily for 20+ years with someone who lives right next door to them and never find out their name.
That's why, when a good deed is performed, it makes the front page news; because it's a rare occurrence.
I wish my children could have grown up in those days instead of the hustle and bustle of today where everyone is in a hurry to get from Point A to Point B and don't care who they step on to get there.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Before the Feast
Did you ever stop to wonder
just how many turkeys lose
their fight to stay alive
in the days leading
up to Thanksgiving Day.
As you're sitting down to eat
with your family and your friends,
just remember there's a turkey
who has met its timely end.
Farmers raise them and sell them off
to markets, homes, and such;
they end up on our table
and we enjoy them much.
Along with mashed potatoes,
gravy, pies, cornbread and more,
we feast to celebrate the day
the pilgrims landed on this shore.
A turkey is just our way to celebrate
the freedom we have been given;
but what if the first meal had been a cow,
then there would be a lot of turkeys livin'.
just how many turkeys lose
their fight to stay alive
in the days leading
up to Thanksgiving Day.
As you're sitting down to eat
with your family and your friends,
just remember there's a turkey
who has met its timely end.
Farmers raise them and sell them off
to markets, homes, and such;
they end up on our table
and we enjoy them much.
Along with mashed potatoes,
gravy, pies, cornbread and more,
we feast to celebrate the day
the pilgrims landed on this shore.
A turkey is just our way to celebrate
the freedom we have been given;
but what if the first meal had been a cow,
then there would be a lot of turkeys livin'.
Monday, November 30, 2009
The Little Black Dress
That little black dress
that's hanging there
is perfect for so many things;
a wedding, a party, a dinner;
wearing it, you're always a winner.
It fits every occasion,
be it big or small.
You can even wear it
on a shopping trip
to the Mall.
It will earn back the money
you paid for it in many ways;
throw a sweater over it
and you're wearing something new.
Wear it with pumps or heels,
anything will do.
Every woman should have at least one
little black dress to call her own.
So take out the money
and bring it on home.
that's hanging there
is perfect for so many things;
a wedding, a party, a dinner;
wearing it, you're always a winner.
It fits every occasion,
be it big or small.
You can even wear it
on a shopping trip
to the Mall.
It will earn back the money
you paid for it in many ways;
throw a sweater over it
and you're wearing something new.
Wear it with pumps or heels,
anything will do.
Every woman should have at least one
little black dress to call her own.
So take out the money
and bring it on home.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Turn Your Radio On
One of my favorite TV shows of all time is the Waltons. And I always thought it was funny, but very charming, how they enjoyed their entertainment through shows on the radio; no TV, just a voice coming out of a box on the shelf. They loved it because that's all they had. But it was family time, something sorely lacking in today's world with the hustle and bustle of juggling work schedules and time. We need more family time and seeing old radios and thinking of old radio shows just reminds me of those simpler times when families meant something and people sincerely cared about one another.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Cheaters
Prompt #712: those who cheat
There are many kinds of cheaters. There are ones who cheat on their spouses. There are ones who cheat on their taxes. There are others who cheat by lying. And there are still others who cheat on tests. You also have people who cheat the retail industry by trying to pass coupons that are expired, for the wrong item, etc. I think most of us cheat at one time or another without even realizing we're doing it. We may even be surprised when we find out we're doing it.
Some of us cheat life every day by taking dangerous risks.
I think it's a normal action that's not necessarily done in a mean-spirited way most of the time.
The ones who cheat deliberately and habitually are the ones who deserve little or no respect.
There are many kinds of cheaters. There are ones who cheat on their spouses. There are ones who cheat on their taxes. There are others who cheat by lying. And there are still others who cheat on tests. You also have people who cheat the retail industry by trying to pass coupons that are expired, for the wrong item, etc. I think most of us cheat at one time or another without even realizing we're doing it. We may even be surprised when we find out we're doing it.
Some of us cheat life every day by taking dangerous risks.
I think it's a normal action that's not necessarily done in a mean-spirited way most of the time.
The ones who cheat deliberately and habitually are the ones who deserve little or no respect.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Adored
http://easystreetprompts.blogspot.com/2009/10/prompt-703-adored.html
I've often wondered what it would be like to be adored by millions. I think it would have its pros and cons. On the good side, there's the feeling loved and wanted aspect. But a famous celebrity can still be very lonely if they don't have a personal love in his/her life. On the bad side, there's no privacy. There's no going out to dinner at a public restaurant, no going shopping at the local mall, no going bowling with the family.
I've always said that a famous person is a person first, a celebrity second. And there are too many people who seem to forget that.
I've often wondered what it would be like to be adored by millions. I think it would have its pros and cons. On the good side, there's the feeling loved and wanted aspect. But a famous celebrity can still be very lonely if they don't have a personal love in his/her life. On the bad side, there's no privacy. There's no going out to dinner at a public restaurant, no going shopping at the local mall, no going bowling with the family.
I've always said that a famous person is a person first, a celebrity second. And there are too many people who seem to forget that.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Prompt #699: Resigned
Her eldest son was leaving for Marine boot camp and while she had promised him and herself that she would be brave, the tears had a mind of their own. For she knew that the road would be a long and dangerous one after Boot Camp was complete. She felt so alone even though she had her husband and her other two sons beside her. It was a cold winter day that felt even colder as she watched her son's airplane get farther and farther away. She wanted to feel hope but she felt only dread; dread for a war that wasn't going away.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Skin Deep and Skin Tight
Ah, such simpler times. Our great-grandmothers thought these bathing suits were made of "hussy" material. If only they could see what they look like now. It brings up the thoughts of olden days versus today and how the times have changed in so many ways. I, for one, would love to go back to those days long ago when things were so simple and the world wasn't wacky, when people sincerely cared about their neighbors and would reach out a helping hand any time of the day or night; when children could play outside after it got dark and their parents didn't have to worry about them being abducted by some lunatic; when Mom was home making dinner when we got home from school; when Sundays were "family" days and all businesses were closed. Those were the good ole days.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
A Day in the Life
Prompt #693: random words and phrases
filigree . breakfast . sidesaddle temptress .
bandit . backhanded biopsy . vicarious .
rhythmic charisma . semifinal . refurb .
coordinates . scented . generic choreography
During breakfast, Martin sat looking out his window at the world outside. He noticed a beautiful woman riding by on a horse and thought to himself, "Ah, what a sidesaddle temptress she is". He knew that if he spoke these thoughts out loud, it would be quite vicarious as his wife was a very jealous woman and would not understand that his thoughts did not match his actions, meaning that he would never act on his thoughts.
He had an appointment today to have a biopsy done of a lump his doctor had found on the back of his hand. It was what he jokingly referred to as a "backhanded biopsy" out of his nervousness.
Bandit, the dog, came into the kitchen just then, wanting to go outside. Martin stood up to let him out, catching a whiff of the scented lilacs wafting through the open window. It was times like these that made a person notice and appreciate everything around them, even the small, insignificant things.
After letting Bandit out, he walked into the living room where the TV had been left on. Before he turned it off, he caught a glimpse of a dancing show and marveled at how the generic choreography made the dancers shine with their rhythmic charisma and charm. Their outfits were coordinates with one another and the two danced as one. This was his wife's "cup of tea" and not necessarily something he watched on a regular basis. He reached down to turn the TV off but not before he heard that it was the semifinal so he changed his mind and sat down to watch.
That's where his wife found him a half hour later, head back and snoring. She smiled when she saw what was on the television and decided to let him sleep for awhile before she would have to wake him for his doctor's appointment.
filigree . breakfast . sidesaddle temptress .
bandit . backhanded biopsy . vicarious .
rhythmic charisma . semifinal . refurb .
coordinates . scented . generic choreography
During breakfast, Martin sat looking out his window at the world outside. He noticed a beautiful woman riding by on a horse and thought to himself, "Ah, what a sidesaddle temptress she is". He knew that if he spoke these thoughts out loud, it would be quite vicarious as his wife was a very jealous woman and would not understand that his thoughts did not match his actions, meaning that he would never act on his thoughts.
He had an appointment today to have a biopsy done of a lump his doctor had found on the back of his hand. It was what he jokingly referred to as a "backhanded biopsy" out of his nervousness.
Bandit, the dog, came into the kitchen just then, wanting to go outside. Martin stood up to let him out, catching a whiff of the scented lilacs wafting through the open window. It was times like these that made a person notice and appreciate everything around them, even the small, insignificant things.
After letting Bandit out, he walked into the living room where the TV had been left on. Before he turned it off, he caught a glimpse of a dancing show and marveled at how the generic choreography made the dancers shine with their rhythmic charisma and charm. Their outfits were coordinates with one another and the two danced as one. This was his wife's "cup of tea" and not necessarily something he watched on a regular basis. He reached down to turn the TV off but not before he heard that it was the semifinal so he changed his mind and sat down to watch.
That's where his wife found him a half hour later, head back and snoring. She smiled when she saw what was on the television and decided to let him sleep for awhile before she would have to wake him for his doctor's appointment.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
EasyStreet Prompts: Prompt #683: sharp pencils and a theme
http://robin-lnmyownwrite.blogspot.com/2009/10/easystreet-prompts-prompt-683-sharp.html
EasyStreet Prompts: Prompt #683: sharp pencils and a theme
EasyStreet Prompts: Prompt #683: sharp pencils and a theme
Pop quiz!
EasyStreet Prompts: Prompt #683: sharp pencils and a theme
"Please tell me the answer to #5....PLEEEEEEEASE!" little Timmy begged of Bradley. "I know the rest of the answers, promise!"
"Please tell me the answer to #5....PLEEEEEEEASE!" little Timmy begged of Bradley. "I know the rest of the answers, promise!"
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Fresh donuts
They were used to getting up early, while the rest of the world still slept. It was their job to get the donuts done for the people rushing to their places of employment. They had been doing it for so long that they were used to it and didn't really know any other way. Their day started when most others were hitting their snooze alarms for the fifth time.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Messages
Is it our innermost thoughts spelled out on a board or is it really revealing our future? Is it just guided by our hands or does it have a mind of its own? Does it go where we want it to go, spelling out what WE want to happen or is it guided by some paranormal spirit? These are questions we ask as wondrous children when we play the game with only a candle burning for light and an eerie feeling in the air.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Man At Work
As he was working, his thoughts were filled with the reasons why he was there; his family. He had a loving wife and infant son at home who were depending on his paycheck to keep a roof over their heads and food in their refrigerator and cabinets. He worked as the minutes and hours ticked away, bringing him closer to the end of the day when he could leave and go home to the reason for him being there.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Having an off day
They had gotten a flat tire, the perfect rotten ending to a perfect rotten day. And just to add to their misery, there was no spare. They had been on their way to the local county fair and the looks on the faces of the young people told the story; there would be no fair for them today. And it welcomed the sympathy of the other youngsters who had seen what happened.
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