Floyd’s independent Blue Mountain School is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the school on May 19th. The school is putting together a book of photos and memories for the occasion. The following is my contribution, as a BMS parent and parent teacher for many years. It was Blue Mountain School and the CERC (Community […]
1. I just realized that ROMNEY’s last name has the word MONEY right in it. 2. Is THIS a typo or a photoshop prank? 3. Floyd County voted for Ron Paul in the Republic primary but only Paul and Romney were on the ballot. Voter turnout was so low that I couldn’t get a voting […]
Slumped over beauty Blonde-headed lovely Ahead of her time in a crowd of closed minds ______________ More poets posting at dVerse Poet’s Pub.
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Shadow Shot Sunday
~The following first appeared in The Floyd Press newspaper on March 8, 2012. Irish songs in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, sea shanties and storytelling were all part of Saturday night’s Floyd Radio Show, a variety show in the style of the Grand ole Opry and Prairie Home Companion performed monthly at the Floyd Country […]
1. Seen on Facebook: Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X. She’s not coming back 2. Wayne Dyer on death: “I’m 71 and cramming for my finals.” 3. I saw my first crocus in the yard about a week ago when it was warm. Right now I have one brave daffodil in bloom […]
Spring’s Arrival Where the Sun Don’t Shine Second Sight The Afterlife _________________________ The following is my dVerse Open Link Poetry Pub contribution. Revelry Shrill daffodil Bright yellow yell A trumpet for tight-lipped tulips ~ Colleen Redman
Wayne Henderson is a renowned guitar player and instrument maker sought after by the likes of Eric Clapton and Brad Paisley. Word is that Clapton waited seven years for his handcrafted Henderson guitar and Paisley is still waiting. Floyd’s own Tina Liza, collector and performer of Appalachian songs, waited over twenty years for her Henderson […]
Shadow Shot Sunday Blue Monday
Mon Cheri Pardon me
1. “You’re only two years older than me darling, where have you been all my life?” – Supporting actor winner, 82-year-old Christopher Plummer addressing his Oscar statuette at the 84th annual awards. 2. Best description of Angelina Jolie’s leg at the Oscars: She planted her hands on her hips and forcefully jutted her right leg […]
