Carpinteria, California-2010

“If I had ever been here beforeI would probably know just what to doDon’t you?If I had ever been here before on another time around the wheelI would probably know just how to dealWith all of youAnd I feelLike I’ve been here beforeFeelLike I’ve been...

Carpinteria, California-2010

“Sunrise, sunsetSunrise, sunsetSwiftly fly the years.”Continuing on the theme of the 45th anniversary of my high school commencement —Sunsets were almost always a sight to behold on that Mesa in the southern part of Santa Barbara County. During my student years,...

Carpinteria, California-2010

“Time it wasAnd what a time it wasIt was . . .A time of innocenceA time of confidences.”This weekend was to be the observance of my 45th High School Reunion — Well, looks like we will celebrate the 46th instead. To all my classmates from the Cate School Class of...

Northern California-2020

“Elm, oak, and magnolia make my canopyPerfect space just in case there are raindropsShade to cool the sun when it shines equatoriallyAn invention I can’t fail to mentionThe idea of a treeSeems miraculous to meThe idea of a treeSeems miraculous to me!”Be...

Magadalena, New Mexico-2018

“Gonna settle down by the railroad trackLive the life of Riley in the beaten-down shackSo when I hear a whistle I can peek through the crackAnd watch the train a-rolling when it’s balling the jackI just love the rhythm of the clickity clackSo, take me right back...

Magadalena, New Mexico-2018

“Gonna settle down by the railroad trackLive the life of Riley in the beaten-down shackSo when I hear a whistle I can peek through the crackAnd watch the train a-rolling when it’s balling the jackI just love the rhythm of the clickity clackSo, take me right back...