Growing up we had words, fifty cent words were those big words used by smart tarts. Or folks accused to “gettin’ above their raisin’.” They were used brazin’. Sometimes correctly, sometimes not. Now thanks to inflation, or creation. Hasenpfeffer Haberdasher Flabbergasted kerfuffle Obfuscate Boondoggle Fastidious Could you please speak English? What’s wrong with; Rabbit stewContinue reading “From fifty cents to five dollars”
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A bird in the peanut butter
In an attempt to govern my appetite, trying to make better choices before I take a bite. The winter solstice had me craving things. My stomach, loud and proud did sing. More than half of the peanut butter jar was a dark void. Could I be any more annoyed? Holding my breath, I unscrewed theContinue reading “A bird in the peanut butter”
All the cuteness
You remind me of a time sweet, innocent and sublime. When I see you, I automatically smile. In the folder ‘things that make me happy’, is your file. If you’re being chased by a dog, I cheer for you. If you are dead on the highway, I weep for you. From your cute nose toContinue reading “All the cuteness”
Extinct
Science fiction buff at heart. Where do we start? At the beginning or the end? Into a tail spin should we send? The double edge sword; not of metal or of brass. But it will kick our collective – – -. A.I. will bring about some mighty impressive tools. Surely, it will not be soContinue reading “Extinct”
