The Greyhaired Raggedy Man He was down on one knee staring intently at the lock on my apartment door. This raggedy man, locksmith, who had grilled me on the telephone about my lost keys. I was annoyed and irritated. I came up the stairs each one drew me closer. After I reached the third-floor landing, […]
Tag: nostalgia
51 years
If you were still here.I would remind you of the hot, heavy and humid June day when you were finally born-fighting the forceps that yanked you, almost against your will from the womb.You loved these sweltering days-you were born to thrive above 90 degrees, I believe. You were a heat up the […]
My Favorite Car
was a 1967 candy apple red, Pontiac GTO… likely the most fun I ever had behind the wheel of a car! She had 4 on the floor, power and was loud And made to go fast So I did… Her speedometer was broken But the tachometer worked. Her engine cued me when it was […]