Category Archives: personal

I Shall Name You the Fishermen Three:

Wynken, Blynken and Nod (1889) I used to have this book when I was a very young child, and I’m sure my mother read several of his poems to me. This one stands out for its rhythmic quality and its … Continue reading →

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Getting It Done!

COVID-19 Vaccination (Pfizer) As I reported in an update, we got our vaccination two weeks early! Here is the chart for the event: In astrological terms, this is a more satisfying result that the original appointment date.(Especially nice is the … Continue reading →

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When the Feeling’s Right, I’m Going to…

Run to You (1984) The other person knows who this refers to, so I’ll say no more… We were no April Fools…

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We’re Gonna Have a Good Time Then

Cat’s in the Cradle (1974) My child arrived just the other dayHe came to the world in the usual wayBut there were planes to catch, and bills to payHe learned to walk while I was awayAnd he was talking ‘fore … Continue reading →

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I Want to Close My Eyes and Hide

Sometimes When We Touch (1977) You ask me if I love youAnd I choke on my replyI’d rather hurt you honestlyThan mislead you with a lieAnd who am I to judge youIn what you say or doI’m only just beginningTo … Continue reading →

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Save Every Day ‘Til Eternity Passes Away

Time in a Bottle (1973) If I could save time in a bottleThe first thing that I’d like to doIs to save everyday ’til eternity passes awayJust to spend it with you And if I could make days last foreverAnd … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Know What It’s Like…

To Love Somebody (1967) There’s a lightA certain kind of lightThat never shone on meI want my life to be lived with youLived with youThere’s a way everybody sayTo do each and every little thingBut what does it bringIf I … Continue reading →

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One More Step in a Pilgrim’s Progress

I’m Scheduled to Get My COVID-19 Vaccination Next Month It took about an hour of on-line and telephone frustration. I was on hold on two different phones at the same time as my on-line application stalled at the booking date(s). … Continue reading →

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Karma: Can We Ever Really Forgive Ourselves?

No Sugar Tonight (1970) Lonely feeling deep insideFind a corner where I can hideSilent footsteps crowding meSudden darkness but I can see No sugar tonight in my coffeeNo sugar tonight in my teaNo sugar to stand beside meNo sugar to … Continue reading →

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BeBe: After Her COVID Haircut

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