America has two kinds of migrants, those with money and those with hope, a farmer’s wife told me the day I stopped to buy some eggs.

We have one of those medical plans… my wife and I. The co-pays let us see a doctor, have a procedure, pay for medications. Can’t remembe… ever paying full price. Especially

Every four years I vote and every four years for the last 40 years the same lady has signed me in

He often got bored with her hobby… but this weekend he looks forward… hours of cooking shows on televisi… while he talks with her about her… He finally accepts that she is dyi…

No Supper for a Year My wife looks out the kitchen wind… and tells me the starlings are bac… the same big flock as yesterday strolling around our yard

I’m on my way to Larry’s Place, a food pantry in the city. I park a block away because parking in front of Larry’s isn’t wise even if one drives

He’s Brad and he’s captain of the football team. He’s been chosen prom king and has a scholarship to college. Everything’s going well for him

Bug no bigger than a comma scales the wall next to my recliner. He’s climbing

Praise for Him coming from us is like the bark of a terrier at the foot of his master

He lives at the edge of a forest and loves all the different trees. He comes to the city for food and basic necessities. He hates the long drive

I flew out to see a high school friend. from many years ago. He was poor back then and I was better off.

What we are not who we are matters to the world. Who we are not what we are

My parents were far from preachy. They went to church separately and I went to the children’s service

He likes people if they are useful. Women are useful. Employees are useful. Voters are useful.

Bill’s been seeing a therapist for years trying to get his life on track but all he talks about is his many regrets in a life