Goatee—or Not? That is the question. “Should I keep it?” Overwhelming “yes!” My poetic peers poll A no or two Nevertheless Scholarly validation Humble sophistication Transcending derivation Don Quixote! Jousting at windmills Squire and virgin Quest personified Shakespeare! Bard’s tenacious … Continue reading Goatee—or Not?

Thursday • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • RGC Courtyard Thursday, October 4 Meet and chat with OLLI authors presenting their books on a wide range of subjects: fiction, nonfiction, children’s stories, poetry, self-help, educational, memoir and more. Authors include: John Blades, … Continue reading

I am the way and the truth and the life says He now each time I see sunlight piercing the clouds I think of Him his way of talking to me shining His love upon the earth reassuring me renewing … Continue reading Him

the birds of paradise stretch their long necks/on tip toes/looking every which way/the peacock unfurled/what do they know of love/sunset looming purples/I did not expect this now/unexpected love/God willing/forever Continue reading What do they know about love?

There is a scent to love a tale-tale scent. A blend of sweet and sour the rush and sweat, mostly sweat and sticky, sweet and sticky if it was good just sticky if not. Out of the darkness in their … Continue reading Genus Zantedeschia

Writing a picture. A thousand words to express a fleeting moment. All the worldly words needed to express a wave crashing on the sand. Continue reading a fleeting moment

But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
 It is the east and Juliet is the sun! 
 Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
 Who is already sick and pale with grief  
 That thou her maid art far more fair … Continue reading Romeo and Juliet: Act 2, Scene 2

Hot off the press “Creating New Ventures, How to Shape Concepts into Achievement.” “Creating New Ventures” is an amazing cornucopia of insights by one hundred and fifty-six entrepreneurs into the creation of businesses. Founders, executives and advisors provide their experiences … Continue reading “Creating New Ventures, How to Shape Concepts into Achievement.”

Words all these words cluttering my mind spilling onto paper which may be good or bad depending upon the reader’s viewpoint so what you say well… some people don’t like what is written particularly when the wrong people see it … Continue reading Words

The Before I Die… wall is coming to OLLI-California State University Fullerton. Appearing Thursday, August 9th, and Friday, August 10th, in the OLLI Courtyard it moves to the OLLI Open House display area on Saturday, August 11th. What’s on your … Continue reading Before I Die I Want To….