Flannel Sheets

I burrow deep wrapped in soft blue flannel sheets. In the distance my high altitude alarm clock, Alaska Airlines 6am flight to Seattle. I burrow deeper. In forty-eight hours I will fly away on that same early flight, get my required Covid test and then head to Kona. A...

Vaccination

Scientists rallied to find a fast cure after all the suffering we had to endure. The government called it operation warp speed get those shots in their arms the mandate decreed. Moderna and Pfizer raced to the finish our fears and concerns they tried to diminish....
Birdie

Birdie

It was a home birth In a big hot tub. She slid into warm water in the middle of the living room. Her brother and sister watched the miracle. As she took her first breath A bird flew through an open window right over the new baby. Sister Luna, age three, Shouted...
Cable Guy

Cable Guy

“Mornin’ ma’am.” “Hi.” How long will this take?” “Just five minutes to hook up the modem” “Ok, could you please wear a mask?” “Honey, don’t you worry, I’m as healthy as a horse!”...
Not Today

Not Today

I want to write about loneliness. But not today. Today red geraniums on my porch Lift their droopy heads to the thirsty hummingbird. I want to write about isolation. But not today. Today a black bear wanders aimlessly, searching and finding a place to lie down. I want...