Greyhaired Raggedy Man

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, […]

Picking Roses for Romeo

    A holiday! Free from the office madness still awaken early, as is my habit; birds not yet aroused. I put on coffee to perk and my Christmas slippers step outside to see what this dawn will bring.   The fragrance of roses draws me down the damp, muddy path still wet from yesterday’s […]