• We should each allow ourselves the gift of writing as if we were completely anonymous.

  • Most men are capable of doing ‘stupid’ all by themselves — but it’s nice to have the company.

  • Personal Masonry

    circumspect is the man
    unwilling and wary of risk
    stone has greater soul

  • We should each allow ourselves the gift of writing as if we were completely anonymous.

  • Watching the Democrats scheme to impeach President Trump is like watching Wile E. Coyote trying to catch the Road Runner.

  • I can’t tell if I don’t fit in or if I simply don’t belong.

  • Those who don’t study history are doomed to repeat it; those that do are doomed to watch helplessly.

  • Witnessing the intensity of human will animates the spirit.

  • Sold His Saddle

    “So what does the word apocryphal mean, Grandpa?” she asked.

    “That’s a mighty big word for 12-year-old to be chewin’ on.”

    “It’s one of my spellin’ words that I didn’t get a chance to look up ‘cuz Tommy was hoggin’ the only dictionary.”

    Grandpa paused to think.

    “Well, young lady, to answer your question and if I recall my book learnin’ correctly, it means ‘a story with a questionable origin.’”

    After some pondering, the granddaughter smiled, “So it’s kinda like how you say you’re sorry you sold your saddle and Grandma says you never owned one in the first place.”

  • I’m having a 1970’s seniors moment: I can’t recall if I’m supposed to Take It To The Limit or have a Peaceful Easy Feeling.