Three Ring Circus

~ “LETTERS FROM AMERICA” - by The Metaphysical Peregrine ~The last two weeks or so have been a three ring circus. The center ring producing the biggest event, but certainly not the most important, is Michael Jackson’s death. In a side ring is the health care (aka Obamacare) non-debate. The third ring is the “wise Latina” Sonia Sotomayor, being nominated for a life tenure to the US Supreme

Happy Holidays!

The last few days have been quite busy for me, and the next won’t be much different. Until Friday, when I’ll be free from work, but not from preparations for holidays.. So let me get this straight, folks, I am taking a temporary leave from this blog. Yet, before saying goodbye to you, I would like to thank once again Mirino—who took his leave wishing “happy holidays” just one post ago—and The

Rainbow

In the same way that rainbows often give way to clear skies, children close their school books to enjoy their summer holidays.So 'let's leave the last letter and lessons at least' until early August and join the Harvest mouse, Nicholas, to bask and play in the sunshine.Happy holidays!___Swinging on a wheat stalkSwaying in the breeze,With braces and catapultTo shoot at bumblebees.No school for

Rainbow alphabet doggerel (K,L)

K is for KiteIf a king can eat a kipperAnd a queen can kiss a knight,Then a knave can kick a kettleAnd a kid can fly a kite.___L is for Laugh"I like to laugh",Lord Lovelock lisped,"And leapfrogOn the lawn,Learn Latin whilstI lie in bedAt least from duskTo dawnIf lingering longIn lonely lanes To me is quiteDelightful,For others suchLeisures in lifeMight likely lookQuite frightful."