‘m having a minor procedure to remove the silicone oil from my right eye on September the 4th. The oil has been in there since 2018. Though it has done a great job of keeping my retina attached, it is causing other problems, such as retina swelling and eye irritation. Recently, it has emulsified, makingContinue reading “Time for an Oil Change”
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Chapter 20: Helena
Co I, 3d Iowa Vol Cav Camp Curtis, Ark July 15, 1862 Dear Margaret, Sorry I haven’t written. We have been on the march through hostile territory since April. We arrived at Helena, Ark on the 11th. We can now receive and send mail by steamboat, since Helena is on the Mississippi. Tell Ma and Pa that WillisContinue reading “Chapter 20: Helena”
Havre ‘Neath the Streets
The glass block sidewalk gives off a glow, to light up the secrets hidden below. Wet your whistle at the Eagle Saloon, as the piano plays a Scott Joplin tune. Way in the back the poker game’s on, they’ll still be there well after dawn. The cowboys and Indians are a helluva sight,Continue reading “Havre ‘Neath the Streets”
Golden Gate
On calm blue waters we sailed along, Left My Heart was our favorite song. With Subic, the Rock, and the jungle behind, We hoped that somehow that lost year we’d find. Two weeks at sea, seven time zones, The salt-water showers freezin’ our bones. Then up above a seagull did soar, Continue reading “Golden Gate”
Yellowstone Quake
Kaboom! The sound was deafening. It rattled the windows and shook the walls. It seemed to suck the air right out of the room as it moved off. Instinctively. I dashed for the door. My boss chuckled. “That was a sonic boom.” The date was August 18, 1959, my 15thContinue reading “Yellowstone Quake”
Roller Girl
She skated nimbly all ‘round the floor, With just one look, I felt my heart soar. Wheeling about on skates with pink laces, Makin’ that rink the best of all places. Dancing and twirling, tossing her curls, The prettiest one of the roller-rink girls. Looking so sweet in that flashy skirt, Continue reading “Roller Girl”
The Piano Played
I was early VA appointment I waited, watched The room filled Sad-eyed, broken men From wars lost and won Their hats proclaiming Ninth Marines, the 173rd, the Hornet One flew Saber Jets A son wheeled in his dad An anxious wife fretted over her man Walkers for those with legs A dog for the blindContinue reading “The Piano Played”
Fat Boys on Harleys
Fat Boys on Harleys never had this much fun, As takin; my XR for a High Desert run. Throwing rooster tails out from the back, Bouncin’ off berms out on the track. Thorns from a Mesquite are tearin’ my sleeve, I’m havin’ more fun than you might believe. Up on the pegsContinue reading “Fat Boys on Harleys”
Traitor
“Don’t make a sound,” whispered Reuben as he crooked his arm around the Rebel picket’s throat and clapped his other hand over the man’s mouth. The sleepy man grunted as Reuben tightened his grip on his throat. The Rebel’s beady dark eyes looked at Reuben in terror. Another trooper grabbed the hapless man’s rifle. SoContinue reading “Traitor”
Every Song on the Jukebox
I‘ll drink up every song on the Jukebox, Just pour me my whisky, put it on rocks. My woman done left on a smoky old bus, Told me that I’m one Godawful cuss. I will be here ‘til it’s closin’ time, And the Jukebox has taken every last dime. I’ll play allContinue reading “Every Song on the Jukebox”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 