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Recent Reviews for Karen E McKeever

Summer Liaison Chapter 3 Excerpt (Short Story) - 1/28/2013 6:31:44 AM
This young man truly wants to impress his father... I like this series and do wonder where it will take us next ... Love and Light Lily

Summer Liaison Chapter 3 Excerpt (Short Story) - 1/28/2013 5:14:27 AM
i very nice extension of the story budd

Summer Liaison Chapter 3 Excerpt (Short Story) - 1/27/2013 10:40:15 PM
This takes me back to days watching my friend ride "English" in competitions. 'Sounds intriguing! Love ya! Jane

Summer Liaison (Short Story) - 8/28/2012 8:45:51 AM
Well penned - leaving the reader wanting more. Donna

Summer Liaison (Short Story) - 8/19/2012 1:17:14 PM
This sounds like a wonderful beginning to a sorrowful past. I do hope you write more on this short story. :) I like it Love and Light Lily

Tropical Seduction (Short Story) - 7/13/2012 6:39:10 AM
Sensual and loving. Donna

Tropical Seduction (Short Story) - 7/12/2012 7:57:01 AM
Great story, Karen; well done! (((HUGS))) and love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

Picnic On The Moon (Short Story) - 6/29/2012 10:08:44 AM
This is a wonderful story from an immaginative young man. You should be very proud. (Maybe one day he WILL have a picnic on the moon, throw grapes into the air and roll around without getting dirty.) Donna

Picnic On The Moon (Short Story) - 6/21/2012 4:49:43 PM
Karen, great job, I hope he keeps up with the imaganative tales. budd

Picnic On The Moon (Short Story) - 6/20/2012 3:08:40 PM
Very charming story, Karen; well done! And great job, little man! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. ;D

Picnic On The Moon (Short Story) - 6/20/2012 1:52:56 PM
Very cute story In Christs Love Michelle~

1 Step vs. 12 Steps (Short Story) - 6/14/2012 2:22:33 AM
My twin sister is an alcoholic who has been sober for nearly 30 years. If she can do it, then by God, so can you! I believe in you, Karen! Good for you!! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

1 Step vs. 12 Steps (Short Story) - 6/13/2012 4:05:29 PM
Karen, congratulations, it is great for you to share this. Budd

The American Flag Thieving Squirrel!!! (Short Story) - 6/4/2012 3:59:14 PM
That was adorable and quite funny. Love and Light Lily

The American Flag Thieving Squirrel!!! (Short Story) - 6/3/2012 1:17:55 PM
Adorable story; well done, Karen! :)

Together-Forever?? (Short Story) - 6/1/2012 7:18:18 AM
Nicely written and full of feeling. My mother used to say, "This too shall pass." I know that old sayings don't help much right now. But all things happen for a reason and we can't truly appreciate the rainbow if we haven't suffered through the rain. I hope you will find your next rainbow. Donna

Saving Jake! (Short Story) - 5/23/2012 8:20:48 AM
Wonderful story, Karen; well done! ((HUGS))) and love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

Saving Jake! (Short Story) - 5/23/2012 2:00:25 AM
Karen, I simply loved this story, your choices of description were flawless. On a personal note I am very happy Jake continues tp brighten you families lives. Budd

Saving Jake! (Short Story) - 5/22/2012 11:17:32 AM
Spirit guides are always with us, they told you what to do. Some people call this "their" inner voice as they have not recognized what it truly is yet. What the vet failed to do (re-hydrate him) spirit stepped in as it was not Jake's time yet. This is marvelous Karen, you listened and took action. Bless you Wonderful touching story that touched my heart. Love and Light Lily

Exotic Wisteria Haven... (Poetry) - 3/28/2013 11:32:10 AM
~Karen~ Beautiful poem..angels still saunter.. Lovely Wisteria image. Lady Mary Ann

Exotic Wisteria Haven... (Poetry) - 3/25/2013 7:55:38 AM
A very imaginative and beautiful description of a fanciful place reserved for more than childhood. Unfortunately, I find wisteria to be rather creepy. I don't know why, except most of the plants that I see here in Texas look like they're dead half the year, and when they are in bloom, have a funeral pall about them. Ron

Exotic Wisteria Haven... (Poetry) - 3/25/2013 3:13:07 AM
Vary visual love story dipicted in this poem. Stay well and keep writing Eddy

Exotic Wisteria Haven... (Poetry) - 3/25/2013 1:46:22 AM
wonderfully written with visions painted allowed budd

Exotic Wisteria Haven... (Poetry) - 3/24/2013 6:46:09 PM
Ah, so lovely a picture I have in my mind. Love ya! Jane

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/21/2013 12:13:36 PM
That was my dream for many years, to sail off and treasure hunt scuba diving when I retire. Wonderful visions here. Stay well and keep writing Eddy

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/19/2013 7:27:10 AM
Nothing more lovely than to sail off to where your dreams take flight Love and Light Lily

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/17/2013 7:48:17 AM
Simply nothing else but uplifting. Sure would love to have my feet touch those sands. Ron

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/16/2013 3:07:31 PM
I love the water.....swimming, boating, and just everything about it! Love ya! Jan

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/16/2013 2:34:51 PM
Cool poem! There is NOTHING better than being lost at sea temporary.

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/16/2013 2:03:11 PM
very well penned budd

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/16/2013 1:30:14 PM
I'm not much on sailing, although when I lived in California I went often because of the woman I was seeing. I do enjoy solitude, however, and I quite agree, that even with woman and the sailboat in California I came to a bit of peace and solitude even with her there, we both did, I think.

Island Dreams (Poetry) - 3/16/2013 1:09:11 PM

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/19/2013 3:06:11 PM
Brilliance! This is what us men must know! xxx

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/15/2013 5:19:22 AM
Excellent poetry Karen, and very good advice, Thanks for sharing, Steve

The Rhythm of the Rain... (Poetry) - 2/11/2013 10:45:09 AM
I love the song of the rain on the roof or elsewhere. Your title reminds me of the Cascades' song hit, "Rhythm of the Falling Rain. Thank you, Karen. Love and best wishes, Regis

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/11/2013 10:40:12 AM
Great advice and "right up my alley," Karen. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Love and best wishes, Regis

The Rhythm of the Rain... (Poetry) - 2/10/2013 11:27:02 AM
As your home so eloquently points out, a period of rain can be helpful in rearranging your priorities for the day. It's too bad we don't have tin roofs anymore. Ron

The Rhythm of the Rain... (Poetry) - 2/10/2013 8:43:33 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed the poem. Tranquil. I needed it. Liz

The Rhythm of the Rain... (Poetry) - 2/10/2013 7:27:15 AM
This is so true, we must love our-self first... This in all of this is the key... and if the rain with it's pitter and patter can take you to this place to see yourself in a meditative knowing you are on the right road... Wisdom and knowing... Love and Light Lily

The Rhythm of the Rain... (Poetry) - 2/10/2013 5:55:44 AM
your words here have deep meaning in the true persona of being able to love and be loved budd

The Rhythm of the Rain... (Poetry) - 2/10/2013 4:30:21 AM
Since it is raining where I sit this morning, the poem has a more persona; meaning. I quite agree that without loving yourself you can never give all of yourself to the one you profess you love. It took me a long, long time to understand that concept.

The Rhythm of the Rain... (Poetry) - 2/9/2013 7:55:31 PM
When truly in love the soul is reborn......clean like the leaves on the trees after the rain.......full and quenched! Love ya! Jane

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/6/2013 11:54:18 AM
Wonderful advice and a beautiful poem about what love between two people should be. Ron

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/6/2013 10:49:12 AM
It takes nothing to touch a woman's heart... Not furs or gold or a fancy home... all it takes is caring for the other soul with the simple things... You have done this quite well for those of us who just prefer... the simple things that mean much more than gold... Love and Light Lily

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/6/2013 7:16:48 AM
little things make themselves into huge things budd

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/6/2013 3:06:01 AM
You have given written instructions, which if followed, will lead to a happy and joyous love affair for life. VERY well written, Karen.

The Ways To A Woman's Heart...On A Budget... (Poetry) - 2/5/2013 10:20:44 PM
It's the little things that mean so much! Love ya Jane

Everthing Tastes Better With Dog Hair In It! (Poetry) - 1/29/2013 9:54:54 AM
Well, you must really love him. Good for you and good for him. Love and best wishes, Regis

Everthing Tastes Better With Dog Hair In It! (Poetry) - 1/27/2013 5:50:07 PM
LOL enjoyed

Everthing Tastes Better With Dog Hair In It! (Poetry) - 1/27/2013 12:46:24 PM
LOL! Oh how can I relate to this, 'tisn't Jake though I have cats and hair gets everywhere! Some shed more than others and I find it in all the places you have described... What an enjoyable sharing darlin' It gave me lots of smiles :) Although others are warned who come here and have found a hair or two of their floating fur in a morsel of food... Love and Light Lily

Everthing Tastes Better With Dog Hair In It! (Poetry) - 1/27/2013 9:02:32 AM
He may have fleas or skin condition. I watched my little dog start to lose his magnificent long hair (he was a Pomeranian��black) that never needed grooming until I got him a monthly flea pill that killed all the fleas in the yard and all of the eggs on his body that caused him to scratch. He was happy and magnificent again. Ron

Everthing Tastes Better With Dog Hair In It! (Poetry) - 1/27/2013 8:20:38 AM
I hope you find some way to alleviate this issue a bit especially since the hairs are airborne. LOL!!! Love ya! Jane

Everthing Tastes Better With Dog Hair In It! (Poetry) - 1/27/2013 4:27:46 AM
Dogs truly are Godsends,hair and all, and I often drown in it too, But a life without my canine pals, would truly make me very blue.

Everthing Tastes Better With Dog Hair In It! (Poetry) - 1/27/2013 3:39:40 AM
Yuk. Maybe a vet can help with all that shedding. It isn't natural.

Caressing Angels Wings (Poetry) - 1/13/2013 4:26:51 PM
I have never experienced anything like this but know angels exist. Glad you came back. I enjoyed this thank you. Stay well and keep writing Eddy

Caressing Angels Wings (Poetry) - 1/12/2013 5:16:46 PM
This will make a first rate book, too!!! Amazing!

Caressing Angels Wings (Poetry) - 1/12/2013 2:51:52 PM
How comforting a message. I have no extrasensory experience buy I know there is something so pure and beautiful waiting for us! Thank you for sharing! Love ya! Jane

Caressing Angels Wings (Poetry) - 1/12/2013 12:37:23 PM
My dear dear Karen, I have seen angels more than once, not through near death... 'Tis my path as a light worker and my gift to others who are ready to make the journey... Thank you for sharing this beautiful gift of hope to those who fear... Love and Light Lily

Caressing Angels Wings (Poetry) - 1/12/2013 12:22:14 PM
Angels abound on these pages! Given that I recently had a near-death experience, saved by surgery, I can understand your feeling although I did not experience any of what you seem to have. Thank you for your descriptive, personal thoughts. I relate to them very well. Ron

Precious Child (Poetry) - 1/12/2013 8:29:33 AM
Nicely done, Karen. Wished I'd've had a mother who thought along those lines.

Life's Journey (Poetry) - 1/11/2013 6:19:03 PM
Truly a meaningful and moving tribute, Karen. Thank you for sharing it and in so doing, giving hope to others. Love and best wishes, Regis

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 1/11/2013 6:17:26 PM
It a funny thing, I like my shadow too and she's a she. ☻ Thank you for sharing this delightful write, Karen. Love and best wishes, Regis

Mistletoe Christmas (Poetry) - 1/9/2013 10:00:31 AM
A most apt, timely, and delightful sharing, Karen. Thank you. Love and best wishes, Regis

The Land Of The Free? Or A Free For All? (Poetry) - 1/8/2013 6:22:33 PM
Points well made, Karen. Thank you. Love and best wishes, Regis

The Land Of The Free? Or A Free For All? (Poetry) - 1/4/2013 6:09:47 AM
Quite true Karen... so much has changed... Frightening and I fear it won't get any better... Love and Light Lily

The Land Of The Free? Or A Free For All? (Poetry) - 1/3/2013 6:43:27 PM
I would pick up what ever needed to be picked up and fight the good fight for the right!

The Land Of The Free? Or A Free For All? (Poetry) - 1/3/2013 3:48:54 PM
sometimes your guess is as good as mine budd

The Land Of The Free? Or A Free For All? (Poetry) - 1/3/2013 3:31:06 PM
I couldn't agree more. Wonderful poem. Stay well and keep writing Eddy

Mistletoe Christmas (Poetry) - 12/24/2012 5:11:53 AM
:) a delightful ditty... But did you know: The rarer oak mistletoe was an important religious component of the ancient Celtic Druids and Germans and later used as a ritual plant by early Europeans. The Greeks and earlier peoples ascribed mystical powers to mistletoe, in part because it stayed green during the barren winter months. Mistletoe was long regarded by ancient peoples as a fertility symbol, and Celts thought it contained the "soul" of the oak. It was gathered at both the summer and winter solstices. The long-standing custom of using mistletoe to decorate houses at Christmas is said to be a survival of pre-Christian traditions. The word mistletoe originated from the perception in pre-scientific Europe that mistletoe plants magically burst forth from the excrement of the mistle thrush. Ancients observed that mistletoe would often appear on a branch where these birds had left droppings. "Mistel" is the Anglo-Saxon word for dung, and "tan" is the word for twig. So, mistletoe is literally translated as "dung-on-a-twig." Ahh, romance. Love it! Just had to Karen :) Happy Holidays Darlin' Love and Light Lily

Mistletoe Christmas (Poetry) - 12/23/2012 1:14:57 PM
This was fun to read! Have a Mistletoe Christmas too! Love ya! Jane

Mistletoe Christmas (Poetry) - 12/23/2012 1:09:33 PM
What a wonderful tale of mistletoe and love. I enjoyed it so much! Joy L. Hale

Mistletoe Christmas (Poetry) - 12/23/2012 11:30:37 AM
oh what a fine write thank you for sharing it here budd

Boy Awareness (Poetry) - 11/29/2012 8:15:14 PM
Good for you and better yet for your son! Love ya! Jane

To Laugh and Sing Is Everything! (Poetry) - 11/23/2012 10:07:34 PM
Happiness is everything.....so true! Love ya! Jane

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 7/19/2012 3:55:40 PM
Maybe, He is a She! And will only talk when you acknowledge her? If not, he's just deaf. lol xx

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 7/1/2012 5:47:22 PM
Very nice, Karen!

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 6/29/2012 10:57:56 AM
Now this is very cute, I like this sort of childlike poetry. Even some adults like this sort of thing so they don't feel so alone. It is like when one sits, alone but can look to what is cast in front of them. Even talk a wee bit to it... So they aren't completely alone. Very sweet Karen Love and Light Lily

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 6/29/2012 10:20:49 AM
If we could talk to our shadows literally perhaps there would be so few lonely people in the world who give up because they feel alone... fee

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 6/29/2012 5:49:00 AM
Whimsical and delightful! Lovely write, poet!

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 6/29/2012 5:15:55 AM
such a cute poem karen....it sorta lost its rythm at the 'if i rollerblad' line and i bet just a little re arranging would fix that.

My Shadow and Me (Poetry) - 6/28/2012 10:11:00 PM
This is a darling poem! Love ya! Jane

Grocery Shopping (Poetry) - 6/22/2012 5:02:04 PM
I hate when they smash the bread!! LOL!!! Love ya! Jane

My Garden (Poetry) - 6/21/2012 8:21:33 AM
Whether you can weather it or not, your Gaden (New Jersey spelling) is a wonderful spot. Ron

My Garden (Poetry) - 6/21/2012 6:31:06 AM
A garden reflects your own soul, in everything you said Karen I read you. You are a beautiful soul darlin' Enjoy who you are and the many pleasures you bring yourself and others. Love and Light Lily

Wild Birds (Poetry) - 6/21/2012 6:29:22 AM
Daily I sit in nature and observe, most often nature brings me inspiration for all I write (most times). To observe and be a part of nature is beautiful. To understand nature is a gift not many have time for sadly. Beautiful write Karen, I echo Jane you have walked us through the experience of being there. Love and Light Lily

Wild Birds (Poetry) - 6/20/2012 6:15:22 PM
Such a pretty picture you have painted with your words. I feel like I watched all this going on! Thank you! Love ya! Jane

My Garden (Poetry) - 6/20/2012 6:09:47 PM
How lovely. I am sure your garden is as lovely as the soul of she who planted and tended to it! Love ya! Jane

The Important Thing...Family (Poetry) - 6/18/2012 3:51:31 PM
We need to spend more time together as family; seems that this has been lost by far too many (including mine; the only two who keep in contact with me are my twin sister, whom I live with, and our brother, who calls us every month to say howdy; the two other sisters don't even bother. Sad.). Well done! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :(

The Important Thing...Family (Poetry) - 6/17/2012 7:48:46 AM
Nice rhyme and rhythm to get across an important message. Donna

The Important Thing...Family (Poetry) - 6/17/2012 5:49:24 AM
So well written and expressed Karen, this is true society in a whole is rushing about and have forgotten priorities. The family unit is not what it used to be. The one thing I managed to impress upon my son's is dinner time will be spent at the table not in front of the Telly. That is a time to gather and talk about the days events. Showing love and care and a time of personal communion. Wonderfully written and thought provoking for all to read. Love and Light Lily

The Important Thing...Family (Poetry) - 6/16/2012 8:56:29 PM
I agree wholeheartedly!! Love ya! Jane

The Important Thing...Family (Poetry) - 6/16/2012 4:10:36 PM
Karen, All so very true, family is our fondest place. Budd

Pretty Ballerina (Poetry) - 6/4/2012 8:18:36 PM
I can just see her floating across the floor to the music!! Love ya! Jane

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/30/2012 8:13:27 AM
So true and well written.

Free From Despair (Poetry) - 5/28/2012 5:13:54 PM
The burden of knowing where your next meal is coming from can strain ones' age and way of life.... you've composed this well Peace be with you William

No Limits, Boundaries or Fears (Poetry) - 5/26/2012 5:26:26 PM
Your verses awaken thought and emotion in me as I can relate to what you have expressed here, Karen. Thank you. Love and blessings, Regis

Happy Mothers Day (Poetry) - 5/26/2012 5:24:58 PM
A fine and loving and meaningful tribute to your mom, Karen. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes, Regis

Free From Despair (Poetry) - 5/26/2012 5:23:29 PM
Yours is a sad but very real and ever more common theme in our society. Sobering thoughts, Karen. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you, Regis

To Laugh and Sing Is Everything! (Poetry) - 5/23/2012 10:42:17 AM
I can relate to what you have expressed through your verses here, Karen. I had a similar experience happen to me about a year ago and I must say, I do appreciate and love what has happened. Thank you. Love and peace, Regis

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/23/2012 8:26:43 AM
It seems like most people write poems about love when they've lost it. Ron

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/22/2012 1:56:16 PM
Happy, happy, happy, written by a lady happy with life and love!

Autumn Leaves (Poetry) - 5/22/2012 10:34:13 AM
Autumn is my favourite season; I thank you for reminding me through your lovely verses here, Karen. Love and best wishes, Regis

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/22/2012 10:33:01 AM
Wise words, Karen. Love is all! Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes, Regis

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/22/2012 6:27:07 AM
Karen, if u had written this first & I had read it, I wouldn't have had to write the one I did...thank you for ur point of view...e

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/22/2012 5:22:56 AM
So very true Karen, before you can love you must love yourself first. For if you cannot, you cannot truly love. Lovely prose darlin' Love and Light Lily

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/22/2012 2:04:30 AM
Karen, Oh Yes, to love ourselves is the prerequisite of loving others. Budd

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/21/2012 6:55:24 PM
Right on! Love ya! Jane

Love Is... (Poetry) - 5/21/2012 5:14:05 PM
Karen You run us through the whole gambit of love and emotions. Gee I love this Margaret

Autumn Leaves (Poetry) - 5/20/2012 11:51:09 AM
Many love this season :) It's a time that the leaving of the new becomes so beautiful as though to shine before it's rebirth in the spring. Lovely write Love and Light Lily

Autumn Leaves (Poetry) - 5/18/2012 1:11:24 PM
When I was a kid, we were so poor, I had a blankey leaves. ;-) Ron

Autumn Leaves (Poetry) - 5/17/2012 9:55:00 PM
I can almost smell the Autumn air while reading your poem! Thanks! Jane Noponen Perinacci

To Laugh and Sing Is Everything! (Poetry) - 5/17/2012 3:47:40 PM
Karen, keep sharing, flying will get you there. Budd

To Laugh and Sing Is Everything! (Poetry) - 5/17/2012 1:40:17 PM
THE 'FREEDOM' FROM PAST PAIN IS FELT IN THIS SHARING. YOU ARE SOARING, KEEP PRESSING ONWARD AND NEVER LOOK BACK! WELL DONE AND ENJOYED. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Happy Mothers Day (Poetry) - 5/13/2012 5:36:34 PM
This is an awesome tribute to your mother, who, I am sure, loved you warts and all! Thank you for the peek into your heart where you express your thoughts of your mother so tenderly and sweetly. I wish you much continued success in your writing. I'm a new fan! Joy L. Hale

No Limits, Boundaries or Fears (Poetry) - 5/13/2012 9:33:33 AM
Such a thoughtful about old friendship and renewal. Time heals many things and it mends friendships lost. Ron

Letting Go (Poetry) - 5/11/2012 10:44:55 AM
It seems a bit early to be talking about sowing seeds. ;-) I think this poem is more for you than for your son Ron

Letting Go (Poetry) - 5/10/2012 2:00:23 AM
Karen, letting go is one of the hardest things we have to learn and accept. nicely done. Budd

Life's Journey (Poetry) - 5/8/2012 8:04:58 AM
This is so personal I feel like I'm prying just to read it. I hope your words helped her get through her ordeal. Ron

Life's Journey (Poetry) - 5/7/2012 11:04:30 AM
I haven't been to your site before, but when looking at the new poetry on AD, I knew I had to read this poem. First, the poem is loving and well written, second, I had the exact same scenario with my childhood friend that died at fifty. The loss was agonizing, but I knew she was out of pain and in a good place. I was with her the night she died. I will never forget the sweetness of our friendship; I miss her every day. Joy L. Hale

Life's Journey (Poetry) - 5/6/2012 2:33:49 PM
A TENDER AND SO LOVING TRIBUTE TO YOUR FRIEND AND THE TREASURE YOU FOUND IN YOUR FRIENDSHIP. THANKS FOR SHARING, KAREN. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Boy Awareness (Poetry) - 5/4/2012 10:54:59 AM
Right on, Mom! The greatest gift my mother gave me was the freedom to decide for myself at a very early age. In spite of the lesson you learned, the place you learned it in, a �kids restaurant.� Should be banned from the planet. Soccer momed to death, our kids today do not have any freedom to play or make mistakes on how to live in a very difficult world. And then, moms wonder why their kids stay home until they are 30, and then come back after the divorce at 40. Ron

Boy Awareness (Poetry) - 5/2/2012 3:50:38 PM
Karen, How right you are I am raising 3 grandchildren the oldest a girl and the others all boys. you are right again with the don't go cookie cutter..you enjoy the trip and so will he. Budd

Free From Despair (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 5:56:54 PM
Sad and true, homelessness is on the increase and it can happen to anyone from any income-level, but usually those at the bottom of he social climber. Hope some miracle changes the old man's life.

Free From Despair (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 4:50:05 PM
Karen, An epidemic is correct and we will never know the hows or whys of these so left out in the cold. I have known those who for no fault of their own ended up there and once there found it neigh onto impossible to escape. great sentiment on a deep issue. Budd

Grocery Shopping (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 12:24:50 PM
Thank goodness, I opted out of that weekly ritual twenty years ago and haven't missed it, except, that cute little Asian woman dressed in office clothes used to see every Friday night. it looks like shopping with kids is a real scream. Ron

Keep Smiling (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 10:50:20 AM
A cute reflection from your past. Wouldn't we all want to win a smiling contest that requires no teeth! Ron

The Artist (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 4:14:46 AM
Dear Karen...I like your thoughts on being an artist. My first love is writing but phography takes a very close second. I have a friend who is an outstanding artist (oils). She makes me want to be creative whenever I am around her, which is as it should be for those who are windows for the world as you say.

Happy Mothers Day (Poetry) - 4/29/2012 8:19:07 AM
The value of mothers has long been underrated. Now, more than ever, we should honor them for taking on full time work to support their families, as well. Ron

Torn Between Two Hearts (Poetry) - 4/28/2012 11:46:03 AM
A common dilemma. Happened to me once. She chose him. Probably all for the best. My grandmother, then dying of cancer, told me, �She's too bossy.� You know, my grandmother was right. I guess you �won't� him too much. ;-) Ron

The Artist (Poetry) - 4/26/2012 9:02:28 AM
We all need to open that window wider. Ron

The Artist (Poetry) - 4/25/2012 11:22:43 PM
Good poem, Karen