Nope, that’s not the eloquence of legendary broadcaster, Danny Gallivan, describing countless Montreal Canadiens goals back in the day. It was my friend, ‘Mouthpiece Joey’ Mombourquette, doing play-by-play for our […]
A long time ago, I lived in a tiny house in Nova Scotia. It was at the back of a dirt driveway in the shadow of a much bigger house. […]
Through her eyeswe are all drawnin to the oceanto the winterin our baythe storiesshe can tellof times gone byhow the wrinkles formedupon her cheeksfrom experiences long agothe green glass vasecould […]
Convergence of disparate worlds of the mindUnaligned—a confident dissonanceHostile—the mundane trivialization of lifeArrogance forcing its philosophy as a means to controlSanity through manipulationA conformation of the soul that protects the […]
So near, so distantAir so softly white, tremblingTouches me gently
We’d once show love and affection,Through hugs and connection,And not just random faces on screens. She’s trying so hard to understandAll this technology, now at hand,And what this new experience […]
Home is in the Bay,Despite many years away.Living in cities and towns far from the ocean,Coming back every summer like a devotion. So many moves over so many years,Through celebrations, […]
I pull in the long drive,Away from the rat race.Don’t know what it is,Something ’bout this place. I walk through the door,Karma slows down my pace.I’ve been here before,Something ’bout […]
The beautiful art I could not see.Miriam and Myrla read your column to me. Some words of wisdom—they will be brief:“Procrastination’s, of time, the thief.” “Look out upon a brand […]
Winter slumber is upon us,Songbirds packed and gone.In cozy dens beneath the snow,Drowsy creatures sleep.With stark winter simplicity,The trees show their bones.Some of us must remain awake,Stars and owls and […]
