More Bits and Pieces

In the absence of new writing, ...


September 16, 2010, Sparks, NV - CSouth

Ode to a cucumber,
Short, stout, and spiney.
Delish to my taste buds,
No fat to my hiney.

Vine tomatoes were sparce,
Yum!  Flavor a plenty.
Right here in the valley,
So good in my belly.

Carrots!  Fun to pull out,
Wow!  A prize every time.
Sized right for three bites,
Ummm-just in their prime.

String beans, beans, and more beans,
Enough for my dinner.
Short swim in hot water,
I vote them a winner!

Some green peas to snack on,
Really!  In September?
If picked this late, ever,
I cannot remember.
*****



1964, SLC Utah- CSouth

We surely want to welcome you,
Lean right back and relax.
Poise and charm and beauty, all three,
Quite an array of talent you'll see.

The Mia Maids are on parade,
Showing the latest fashions,
With ruffles and ribbon, you're sure to agree,
Each is a portrait of sweet femininity.
*****



1965, Commonwealth Ave., SLC Utah- CSouth
Grocery Shower Gift Tag for An About-to-Be-Wed Couple

When old Mother Hubbard went to her cupboard, And found that it was bare,
She wasn't as lucky as you two are, For look what you'll find there.
Sacks full of goodies, housewares and food, There may be surprises, too,
Each one will provide loads of fun, 'Cause everything is new!
Even newly married folks, Need a pot of stew,
So take this sack of fixin's, And see what you can do.
You'll need a pan for mixin', Something nice and sturdy,
A cake pan ought to be just right, 'Twill be tasty, I'm 'a-suredy'.
Don your apron and your cap, Take your measuring spoons in hand,
Measure out some Quaker Oats, Now you're ready-just follow the plan.
You'll need a cup of eagerness, To get you started right,
A teaspoon of adventure, And a smile to keep your spirit bright.
Pour in fruit nectars, Now some whole wheat flour,
A cup of inspiration, Let it set one hour.
A tablespoon of Tropical Punch, To give it a festive touch,
Oh, might as well add the whole can, It can't hurt anything much.
Make sure your husband's there, To taste this delicious brew,
Better have the bicarbonate on hand, Good cooks always do!
Still not right?-then add a few more oats, And put that 'blend-it' spoon to work,
Your husband should help with this, Don't let him his duty shirk.
Stir and mix and mix and taste, Fold in some apple drink,
Perseverance-add two cups, That should put you in the pink.
Bake for three or four hours, Just to be sure, you understand,
And let your husband do those dishes, With that new dish mop how better could it be planned?
Did you say our recipe was a flop? Must have been all in the cookin',
Well, eat those cracker jacks for now, And call Harmon's for a bookin'.
*****



January 1967, Yale Avenue, SLC Utah- CSouth

'Twas the day after New Year's,
And it seems all too soon to stop the festivities, the crowds and the tunes.

The boxes are piled,
From the ceiling to floor,,such an array of decorations, there's no room for more.

The fairyland tree,
That stood all aglow, now stands on our street in garbage can row.

Gay figures,
Snowflakes and twinkling lights, they're packed away tightly 'till St. Nick's next flight.

Pine boughs, pine combs, ribbon, the like,
The choirs stopped singing, they all went on strike.

The chocolates, thank goodness
Are now almost finished, a new diet we're trying, two waist's to diminish.

The house looks quite bare,
Even sad, I might add, to lose all it's glamour, the fun times that were had.

We had such a great time, our first Christmas as two,
So 'till next year comes calling, A Happy New Year to you!
*****



1989, Sparks, NV-CSouth
A friend 'stole' my car while I was at work, put two new tires on it, replaced a hub cap, changed the oil, washed and vacuumed it before returning it.


Did you know Santa Claus came early?
He was very generous this year,
With new car parts and a sparkle wash,
My ole' jitney's much easier to steer.

Now, how'd sweet ole' Santa know,
All 'bout cars--he drives a sleigh,
When he wants to improve its performance,
He just gives Rudolph more hay.

I guess dear Santa's always watching,
And alert to all of my needs.
'Cause many times the entire year over,
He visits me, doing his good deeds.

I've been lacking in excitement this season,
But thanks to Santa, in my heart it's been found.
Through good folk keeping alive his legend,
Creating Christmas spirit all year 'round.
*****



Our Family Quilt - Author unknown

Our family is a patchwork quilt
A lifetime being sewn
Each piece is an original
With beauty of its own.

The brightest patches may be new
And get the most attention
But the pieces that are loved and worn
Help give our quilt dimension.

Thread of humor, faith, and love
Will keep our quilt together
To last in love throughout the years
And wrap us close forever.