And why you can trick-or-treat solo this year You humans have this saying: The eyes are the window to the soul. Well, the same can be said of the much more-evolved species: the dog. I mean, just look at my eyes in this humiliating picture. No need to be a…

Life on Earth in 2022 First there was Covid with a little Monkeypox then a dictator declared war like a terroristic fox Housing prices soared and gas prices STINK, no formula around for babies to drink The Death of a Queen an end of an era, Boris Johnson gone too — not…

How the Wizards of Washington Are Single-handedly Time Traveling the U.S. — Forget Hogwarts. The real Wizards wielding their magic are the black-cloaked bandits on the Supreme Court. No need for a Time Travel Portal when you’ve got a handy-dandy gavel to strike down and bring us back to the Dark Ages. Freedom is Overrated Oh those wise wizards, covering their mysterious genitalia in…

A Poetry Challenge An Apology Note as Poetry Before there were Post-Its, there were apology notes left on desks, pillows, and bathroom sinks. Times may change, but humanity’s emotions haven’t. Instead of writing a penciled or ink-dipped note of apology to express one’s remorse, we now shoot off texts and emails. The late poet, William…

Through the window — It’s rare that this bitch gets asked what she thinks. So, imagine my tail-wagging delight when I received the following inquiry in my doghouse: Would you dare look through your windows Would you dare tell me what you see? Look, the only time a two-legged creature talks to me, it’s…

And why that’s more than okay From umbilical cord to baby teeth, this mortal coil does lose, then virginity (sometimes sanity) and in between… your fuse. Time is lost, along with things — a sock, a key — your Grandma’s ring Love and Sanity — (rare do share a boat), yet…

On the cusp of 50 Her son still calls her home has walls Amazon means no more schleps to malls! A job she enjoys the mom of two older boys (long past tripping over Lego toys) Lungs that work hips that can still twerk no more hormones (that made her…

Well… Stop it! Do you ever listen to yourself? Honestly, the verbal gunfire that fires out of your mouth could shoot down the military. “I hate this.” “That’s terrible.” “It’s the worst.” And to make matters worse, you’ll use your words against people: “I hate him.” “She’s terrible.” “They’re the…

Calling all poets and teachers! — We depend on so many things in this life. From the air we breathe to our Smartphones working, life finds us relying on a great deal. The late poet William Carlos Williams wrote a profound yet simple poem about his take on something as basic yet essential for life in…