Friday, December 25, 2020

Festive . . .

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In theory, I like Christmas - any religious discussion notwithstanding. It's the practice, or at least what the practice has evolved into being, that bothers me.  A couple of years ago, Jay (Graboski of OHO) came up with the catchy, festive-sounding tune and invited me to add some piano. I, most enthusiastically, complied. Below is the finished (at least for now) product which, for me, very much evokes a holiday-like spirit. Futhermore, there is NO PURCHASE REQUIRED.




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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Corrosion . . .

 

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/corrosion.html
. . . continues


(from https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-pardon-list-including-blackwater-gop-allies-clashes-federal-execution-ncna1252194)
". . . We are back to where we began, hoping for a society that rewards those that do good and punishes those who do harm. Trump’s corrosive use of the pardon power and his rush to execute death row inmates will cement his presidency as one of the most unjust in history. . . "




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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Keep . . .

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/rail_industry_trends/article/
Class-I-railroads-continue-the-longer-train-trend--55035
. . . on going . . . 


Going on and going strong,
With music the fuel to propel me along.
The pleasures and beauty of life at the ocean,
And leisurely time help provide locomotion . . . 
(Creative locomotion)

The process continues. "Going", a seed for a song, inspired by the music of BTS, continues to evolve . . .  



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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Albert . . .


How do you know when you’re at the end?
Where will you go? 
After so long the marina’s become your friend.
There’ll be a day when your ship comes in.
Take it in stride.
You keep it slow, keep it steady, and all in time.

Half of the T-head on E, Albert.
Half of the T-head on E. 
How big’s your boat gonna be Albert,
When you are free?

Albert always wore a smile on his face,
Never a trace of weariness. 

No one thought Albert would do much more
Than they thought he would.
Albert, oblivious, struggled despite their scorn.
One little blink, he’s no longer there.
Blends with the crowd. 
Sometimes at night he will cry
But it’s never loud.

Always one you’ll find in every crowd.
We sure could use some more like him.

What kind of man would do all the things that he should do?
What’s your reaction? Something you want? Can it be true?

But the perception so widely held 
Is not all that good. 
Such was the case, or was apathy what he befell?
Really, we’re all just like Albert too,
Just not as wise.
One bit of patience, no burden’s beyond your size.

Take your dreams and fly so far from this place.
Feel no regrets, no bridges burned.


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Monday, December 21, 2020

Seeds . . .

https://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/nmda-homepage/divisions/aps/fsf/seed-2/
As we sit here 
In all cautiousprudence,
Protecting ourselves
And all near-moving humans.
Believing in science,
Doctors' orders we heed.
So how better to spend time
Than planting the seed.



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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Hope . . .

                                         

(from https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ogbl#inbox/FMfcgxwKjwwJNSJgnzLzDQhXWrcghplf) ". . . The Republican Party has become more hostile to democracy than ever. Both the Trump and Bush presidencies concluded with America a smoking ruin. Only Trump has ensured that nearly half the country doesn’t see it. . . Trump failed to capture America, but he may have irrevocably broken it. . ." 

I hope NOT!




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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Same . . .

 . . . and more of the same . . . 

https://www.matrix.edu.au/literary-techniques-repetition/

". . . In an autocracy, the autocrat decides who should be investigated and prosecuted. The problem with allowing the head of state to decide whom to prosecute is obvious: It opens up the temptation to prosecute political rivals. Rule of law gives way to the whims of the ruler. Trump's attempts to force the Justice Department and the FBI to do his bidding are some of his most blatant and dangerous assaults on the rule of law. . ."



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