I know some of my loyal readers are inspired by Frank the giant fig plant (tree), but how many are concerned about what happens when Frank consumes my house? He continues to grow like an Atlas rocket, hoping to boost satellites into orbit as a side job, or perhaps his goals are not as lofty, I don’t know, but he seems unstoppable.  I am concerned though, that as spring is here, frogs are going to Read More

The Chief of Staff and two secret service agents escorted Ollie into the Oval office, and the President was already sitting behind his desk. His escorts left Ollie alone in front of the President, but sat in the back of the room, observing and listening to the conversation. The president and Ollie shook hands. “Have a seat, Mr. um, Ollie.  It is a pleasure to meet you, but tell me, do you have a last Read More

I originally published this piece in 2018, and I think it especially applies to this day. I do apologize however, to my readers who are international, as they may not receive it until International Women’s day is over. A Woman And Her MInd: A woman is a gift from heaven, but like any gift, you must accept the gift’s imperfections as perfect, cherish the minute she gives as if she blessed yo Read More

Lake Michigan She has a cute yellow lab who loves to run and fetch and swim and cock his head to the side when she talks to him, so that he can give her his undivided canine attention. He is loyal to her, always available when she needs him, does whatever she asks, and best of all, he is not stuck on himself and refuses to look at himself in the mirror.  Oh yes, and he never stays out late running around w Read More

This is a longer than my usual blast.  Read the whole thing if you can. The good guy gets the girl at the end. (sorry for the spoiler). I just watched a great Super Bowl game and loved the entertainment and the momentary relief from the stress of what’s happening around us.  While many were partying and getting ready for the game, our military was shooting down spy aircraft and “unidentified objec Read More

I am not much of a horticulturist at all, and most of the living things I plant in the dirt die prematurely, primarily because I forget to water them, however, as time has passed, I may have developed a bit of a green thumb, at least when it comes to Fig trees.  One of them is in my medical office, in front of the window, soaking up sun and everything else that comes its way including other staff and physicia Read More

Well, of course, they’re not that loose anymore and arthritis has taken its toll on their well-worn joints, and osteoporosis has dropped their height significantly causing a stoop when walking, but their brains are a wealth of information and historical warehouses of valuable legacy information. The first one I met in my practice was Colonel Ollie Cellini, now deceased, but when I met him, he was 105 and Read More

Somehow, I found myself separated from my five-man crew, and it happened overnight, because when I woke up from my hiding place in the thick brush, covered with scratches and bug bites, my comrades did not return to our pre-determined rendezvous point.   I do remember hearing those voices with a foreign accent muttering sardonically, “stoopeed ahneemals.”  So, I figured my buddies were captured Read More

There was a knock at my front door, and it was a strong pound with six strong beats, as if it was a fist.  Of course, I did not come to the door, at least not right away, because I never do anymore, for quite a few reasons.  However, he was persistent, and damn, then, a few seconds later my cell phone received a text from an unknown phone number that read, “open the door please.”  Who t Read More

I found it at church today. All of you need to try it. A new blog piece will come today. Please remember to eat and sleep while you anxiously await its posting. SRCarson Read More