Miscellaneous Missives

I'm in Okoboji. Although the cat doesn't realize it, going to the vet is not traumatic. The most traumatic part (for me at least) was getting the cat out from under the bed. Oh, I might also add he gained .5 lbs. This was not really a surprise. I also called my father who is not currently residing in his house to ask him if he wanted me to shoot the gophers who were making holes in his yard. Of course I would not have the ability or patience to do this task, but we had an interesting conversation. He did tell me to take pictures and let him know if I saw any. Well...

Recent Facebook conversation: K- Original post- I want to be the first to post it here... The Birth Certificate is *F*O*R*G*E*D!!! Just trying to beat the rush... D- What did I miss??? Me- Let's be real, if the president of the United States can't forge a birth certificate, who could? S- And he really didn't go to Harvard. B- give it up people. B- If he wanted to forge it, I'm sure he could have done that some time ago! In fact the document was produced two years ago, Faux news has just perpetuated the distraction, so that the big oil boys have their way with us. Wake up! K- ...And he doesn't believe in the Constitution because Muslims aren't allowed to read the Constitution. Me- May I also remind you that he's, well, not white... K- But I'm not racially prejudiced. I just think a Muslim born in Kenya shouldn't be allowed to run for U.S. President, is all I'm saying... (But being born in Panama and running for president is okay if y...

It is pathetic, but I love to watch the NFL draft. I liked it better when it started Saturday morning and ended on Sunday because I could get things done around the house while having the draft on continuously. The current format should allow me to do the same thing, but I don't seem to have the same desire on Thursday evening. Instead of being productive, I am geeking on the internet and watching the draft while drinking an adult beverage. My only other desire is to pack for my abbreviated trip to Iowa tomorrow. BTW- Did you see the sun this evening? When I walked in to the gym, it was yucky; when I walked out, the sun was shining. I took a picture since it was a rare occurrence.

“Remember the Sky...” by Joy Harjo Remember the sky you were born under, know each of the star’s stories. Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, that is the strongest point of the time. Remember sundown and the giving away to night. Remember the moon; remember the dark. Remember your birth, how you were given breath. You were given laughter, you were given crying. Remember the earth whose skin you are: red earth, black earth, yellow earth, white earth brown earth; we are earth. Remember the plants, trees, animal life who all have their tribes, their families, their histories, too. Talk to them; listen to them. They are alive. Remember the winds. Remember their voices. They know the origin of this universe. Remember you are all people and all people are you. Remember you are this universe and this universe is you. Remember all is in motion, is growing, is you. Remember. Remember. On Wednesdays I start class by asking students to write about a poem. Today'...

Jealousy is a feeling I've frequently felt during this blog image challenge. First, I am jealous that others have iPads. Maybe the challenge contestants could chip in money to help me buy me one! Next, I can't draw, so I am envious when others display their artistic ability during this challenge. Being artistic is something I've always envied. I've even taken community education drawing class with little to no success. When I put those two things together, I can only come up feeling green with jealousy. This jealousy reached its peak last night when I downloaded two drawing apps to my iPhone, "draw4free" and "DoodleBuddy". Of course it only made me realize that the app isn't going to make cool pictures with my help. At least I was able to put clothes on my stick person which is important. Often I draw pictures on the white board to help students. They always laugh at me. It works well for those students who also are lacking artistic ...

My character viewer is missing the heart? Anyone want to help with this problem? BTW- Although you may think this post is lacking creativity, the creativity comes from Eddie Vedder. It constitutes an image which is great for Monday morning. Relax and enjoy the music.

Happy Easter! Although I graded most of the poetry books last weekend, I saved the last set for this weekend. Some would call it procrastination and ill timed at that since today it is sunny (for a change). My largest problem was not the procrastination as seen in today's image. I hope everyone has a wonderful sunny Easter day!!