A Ridge on Mount Everest

They say there’s a ridge, Near the summit of Mount Everest, Where one false step, can lead to disaster. One mistake…and all is lost… In a smashing, sliding, slashing, bashing fall, a tempest tossed, Down along, steep, icy, rocky, slope, 10 thousand feet on one side, 12 thousand feet on the other, landing in different…

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An Inspiring Visit to Rome

It was in the summer of 1963, thirty-five In the group and me. All there to see this powerful magnet of history. TO FULLY FEEL THE CHARACTER 0F ROME, Italy’s home, Where ancient spirts still roam, outside In St Peter’s Square, And inside under a nearby dome.   I loved being there, experiencing moments rare,…

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Another Curve Ball!

When asked the frequently asked question, “How are you?” An old and wonderful friend of mine used to respond with, “STILL KICKING, BUT NOT AS HIGH!” That’s my situation, too. Still swimming, but not as far, Still dancing, but not as fast. Still loving, but not as often. Still sleeping, but not as regular. Still…

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An Artistic Cliche…..Expanded

Welllllll, let me see now, art is in the eye of the beholder .so they say But let me elaborate a little on that. Art is in the EAR of the BEHEARER. Art is in the HAND of the BEGRABBER. Art is 1n the NOSE of the BESNIFFER. Art is in the TONGUE of the BETASTER. Art is…

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