My favorite poetry to write is haibun. As a reminder, it is prose followed by haiku followed by prose followed by haiku, etc. My haibun is always three prose sections and three haiku. This poem was written for the Tips and Chips, the Denver Gem and Mineral Guild newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading about the “Dog Days of Summer 2024.”
Let me warn you, this is a rant! This is one of my most favorite “pet peeves.” So, if you are not ready for a rant, today – just stop reading. You may have heard some of this before; but, I ask your indulgence – please bear with me.
There are certain things that bother me. Yes, believe it or not, there are things that BOTHER ME!
I had another BLOG prepared for this week when I had a dream. Last night, I dreamt of my daughters’ dad – the love of my life. How many off us remember the very first time and place when and where we met that love? Thanks to Daughter #1, I have a photograph of the place where I met him.
Eighty-six years ago on July 2, I was born to my mother Hazel and father Chester. Eighty-six years! Since my eightieth birthday, I’ve had a birthday bash at my favorite, local Mexican food restaurant. Except for the COVID year, that is.
This year’s party was another exceptionally fun party for me. I love watching as many as thirty of my friends and neighbors get together for this party. People who see each other once each year at this event.
This will be an update on the recent surgery. If you don’t care to read about another person’s health stuff, just stop reading here. I have, however, learned some stuff going through this process.