My daughter said tonight that they played Solitary Man at work and I said I hoped it was Neil Diamond singing because I don't think anyone else sings it as well. Which got me thinking - Johnny Cash is, has been for many, many years, and always will be, my favorite singer. But I still prefer Neil Diamond's version of Solitary Man. What about the rest of you? Take my poll and let me know!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Poetry Day
Hades' Pitch
by Rita Dove
If I could just touch your ankle, he whispers, there
on the inside, above the bone—leans closer,
breath of lime and pepper—I know I could
make love to you. She considers
this, secretly thrilled, though she wasn’t quite
sure what he meant. He was good
with words, words that went straight to the liver.
Was she falling for him out of sheer boredom—
cooped up in this anything-but-humble dive, stone
gargoyles leering and brocade drapes licked with fire?
Her ankle burns where he described it. She sighs
just as her mother aboveground stumbles, is caught
by the fetlock—bereft in an instant—
while the Great Man drives home his desire.
by Rita Dove
If I could just touch your ankle, he whispers, there
on the inside, above the bone—leans closer,
breath of lime and pepper—I know I could
make love to you. She considers
this, secretly thrilled, though she wasn’t quite
sure what he meant. He was good
with words, words that went straight to the liver.
Was she falling for him out of sheer boredom—
cooped up in this anything-but-humble dive, stone
gargoyles leering and brocade drapes licked with fire?
Her ankle burns where he described it. She sighs
just as her mother aboveground stumbles, is caught
by the fetlock—bereft in an instant—
while the Great Man drives home his desire.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
On moving forward
Imagine his suffering and inner turmoil. Age 37, criminal investigation, life forever connected to a young woman's death, just six years from the murder of one brother and one year from the murder of another. How bleak must his world have seemed? Yet today we look at his life and accomplishments. Why? Because he did not stop living just when his future looked hopeless.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
5th Birthday!
Today is my cats 5th birthday! They were really excited to have a party with presents. Ok, mostly it was the salmon that interested them. We got some salmon & cooked it specially for them but Mellifera just sniffed it and decided she didn't want any. Pippin gobbled it up though.
Honestly I'm not as demented as this makes me sound! I've never been an animal person and sometimes am still astonished at myself for being so attached to two little cats. It's just amazing to me how much affection they show. They really ask for so little and give back so much in return. Anyway they got toys and a new placemat and salmon for their birthday and I think they are happy.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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