Oh Robin, our Robin

It is said that great comedy is often born of great pain.  Examples are cited, such as Jackie Gleason and Carol Burnett, Jonathan Winters, Jim Carrey, and yes, Robin Williams. One thing is certain, evidence abounds that fame and fortune do not generate peace and happiness. Highly successful musicians, poets, actors, and even comedians have …

I Second That

I haven’t been faithfully reading my favorite blogger lately.  Time outs happen to us all. I’m poking through a few titles, and just ran into this one – best that you read the whole article in her own words. “Well, Crap” – Tricia Lott Williford I second that.

It Occurs to Me….

Many short but profound thoughts run the rabbit trails of my mind. It’s time to find a place to start writing them down. This would be that place.

Watermelon

“JJ – Watermelon?”  “Yes!”  (do kids like candy?!  of course I want some watermelon!) Back to finish my conversation, whatever it was.  I glanced around & noticed that my friend was counting….3..4…and holding a small watermelon and a large knife.  The voice of guilt kicked in, perhaps I should tell him that if there’s not …