A parting shot to this year A reminder to do no harm So roll up your sleeve, twice in fact And get a shot in the arm If you’ve not warn a mask ‘cause you’re so wise To you, I sadly must say Don’t ever expect me to visit Should you have a hospital stay … Continue reading A parting “shot”
Month: December 2020
Sure, Jonathan Pollard has made it to Israel. But we must admit the obvious.
I'll leave it to others to argue whether Jonathan Pollard is a traitor to the U.S. I'll leave it to others to fight over whether Pollard should have been allowed to leave the country and move to Israel. I'll leave it to others to explain why Pollard has been received as a hero by the … Continue reading Sure, Jonathan Pollard has made it to Israel. But we must admit the obvious.
A tale of two packages
This post is NOT an indictment of the U.S. Postal Service. It is a reminder of how quirky mail delivery has become with more and more people sending more and more packages domestically and overseas this year. On Dec. 4, I shipped two packages to Russia. The children receiving them both live in Moscow, roughly … Continue reading A tale of two packages
Four letters
Photo: Anthony Moretti Four letters But in just one combination There is safety and warmth And peace Because matter where you go For however long you are there Regardless of how much fun you have You always appreciate returning H O M E
white men as domestic terrorists
The news from Nashville and Rockford, Illinois, over the past couple of days reminds us the U.S. media must tell the full story about the men responsible for these actions. The man who apparently blew himself up inside an RV in Nashville was white and an American citizen. The man who shot dead multiple people … Continue reading white men as domestic terrorists
What can we blame on Russia today?
What can we blame on Russia today? Will it be Putin’s fault When your team goofs a play? Who in Moscow wanted it to be Not warm enough for you or for me? Donald didn’t sign that stimulus bill Did an FSB officer slip him a pill? Come on, my friend, please help me find … Continue reading What can we blame on Russia today?
Stubborn
11Dec2015 Photo: Anthony Moretti Ears closed Eyes blinded Heart empty You are ready For disaster
Who you are
Who you are Determined by what you are Where you are When you are there And with whom Who you are is Influenced by others With ambitions and goals That might not be what you want You to be
Ho ho ho
Ho ho ho Today there is snow Not as much as last time Which you see above But still enough for me To say, “Oh, yes, I do love” So this day will be merry And also cold and white This I do approve Always a wonderful sight