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The Comet and the UFO

One time I bought a Comet, blacker than the night, And while I’m drivin’ in it, I took my greatest fright. In the state of Utah, a Junction called La Sal, Got a call from Chi-town, gotta’ weld the rail. Got a job a’ waitin’ in that Colorado land, Workin’ for Mister Muncie and hisContinue reading “The Comet and the UFO”

La Sal Junction

Just south of Moab Utah is a junction called La Sal, Sittin’ ‘neath the red rocks, it’s a beautiful locale. Sure to take your breath away each time that you pass, Where sits a lonesome station that used to pump the gas. Once it was a truck stop, the diesels they rolled in, Double-clutchin’ upContinue reading “La Sal Junction”

Humble Al’s Grenade

We called him “Humble” Al, I was proud to be his pal, No matter what went down, you could sure depend on Al. In Sixty-Five we sailed off to war while playin’ Crazy Eights, Not knowin’ where or when we’d ever see the states. His weapon was a solder gun, the .45 is just forContinue reading “Humble Al’s Grenade”

Milk River

Barefoot boy sittin’ on the bank, Starin’ at a bobber waitin’ fer a yank. Beaver makes a splash, slaps his tail, Gone outta’ sight, leavin’ no trail. Rope swing hangin’ from a branch, Only the bravest take that chance. Bare Butt Beach, no girls allowed, First swim across makes you proud. White-tail deer hidden inContinue reading “Milk River”

Drawer Slide

Bent sheet metal bearing retainer and missing ball bearings on outer slide section.

The Weakest Link

Above is a picture of the US/Mexico border on the San Pedro River about 4 miles from where we lived for 21 years. My first reaction to the photo was, “My God, what have they done to my river? This unsightly steel barricade was installed under the Former Guy’s Border wall initiative. It was builtContinue reading “The Weakest Link”

Singin’ on a Post

He sits atop a post and sings his song of love, his warble has to be, blessed from up above. And all the prairie knows the only sign of Spring, is when you hear the Meadowlark open up to sing. Days are getting’ longer, grass is turnin’ green, that little speckled bird is searchin’ forContinue reading “Singin’ on a Post”

Boogaloo

Saw it on the news tonight, Boogaloos are in the fight, Hawaiian shirts, the flowery kind, marching for the right. Three Percenters know not what they’re marching for. All they want is racial war. Proud Boys wavin’ clubs and guns, That’s the way they get their funs. Chaos reigns for Patriot Prayer, Spray that stuffContinue reading “Boogaloo”

Adios Pendejo

Adios Pendejo, we’ll see you around, Aaios Pendejo, may indictments abound. Adios Pendejo, it’s been long enough, Here’s hoping your ouster isn’t so rough. Adios Pendejo, their playin’ your song, Adios Pendejo, you got it all wrong. Adios Pendejo, you’ve darkened this land, Adios Pendejo, let us give you a hand. Adios Pendejo, you tangerineContinue reading “Adios Pendejo”

Council Rocks

Silent sentinels, they guard a place sacred to the history of Southern Arizona. Few go there. There are no signs to lead the way. It’s down a rugged dirt road, several miles from Middlemarch Pass in the Dragoon Mountains. Once these mountains were the perfect hideout for the fiercely independent Chiricahua Apache.Continue reading “Council Rocks”