Monthly Archives: June 2010

Big Stick – FunFauxFoto©

Posted on June 23, 2010 by grandawn

Theodore Roosevelt said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you’ll go far.” But I think I need a different stick. Continue reading →

Posted in FunFauxFoto© | Tagged , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

The Doctor Sent Her Away

Posted on June 22, 2010 by grandawn

“The Doctor won’t even see her,” my sister said. What? Major infection is in her arm – the arm where she had the surgery! “That’s why they won’t help her at the clinic – because it’s associated with the surgery.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Poems | Tagged , , , , , , | 14 Comments

The Poet and the Reader

Posted on June 21, 2010 by grandawn

  The poet writes the tune she hears Within her heart and head. The sound perceived by reader’s soul May track a different thread.   The poet sings of moon and stars That bring new life to love. The reader … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

I Love You, Daddy!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by grandawn

This is my Daddy playing the harmonica – or “mouth organ” (Oooops! Other people call it a “mouth organ”)  “french harp” as he calls it.  He has played the harmonica ever since I can remember. “Have I Told You Lately … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Glasses? – FunFauxFoto©

Posted on June 17, 2010 by grandawn

FunFauxFoto – Now. . . What did I do with my glasses? Continue reading →

Posted in FunFauxFoto© | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Snake Did It!

Posted on June 16, 2010 by grandawn

Then the afternoon newspaper came, and I saw the headline – “Snake causes power outage.” What?!? As it turns out, a snake slithered into a substation transformer and caused a two-hour power outage for over 4,000 customers. Oh, my goodness! Continue reading →

Posted in Eccentrically Eclectic | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Flooding in Oklahoma City? Crazy!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by grandawn

Yesterday was a crazy day in Oklahoma City.  I live north of there now, but I lived there for many years and am very involved in the goings-on there. So much rain fell in such a short time that Oklahoma … Continue reading →

Posted in Eccentrically Eclectic | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Cat’s Foot Fetish

Posted on June 14, 2010 by grandawn

My boy cat, Mister Whiskers, has a foot fetish.  He loves feet.  If anyone stops for even just a minute – whether standing or sitting – he gravitates to the feet and takes possession of them. I even have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Eccentrically Eclectic, Family | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

Dandruff Shampoo – FunFauxFoto©

Posted on June 11, 2010 by grandawn

FunFauxFoto – I think my new dandruff shampoo is really working! Don’t you? Continue reading →

Posted in FunFauxFoto© | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Is Emily Dickinson’s Bird a Chicken?

Posted on June 10, 2010 by grandawn

Poetry – I love it!  I love reading it.  I love listening to it.  I love absorbing it.  I love analyzing it.  I love writing it.  I love reading (and hearing) other people’s interpretations of it. I read many essays … Continue reading →

Posted in Eccentrically Eclectic, Songs Come to Mind | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments