Monthly Archives: June 2021

Morning Glory

Posted on 06/28/2021 by Jorge Medico

Welcome back to Poetry Monday. Heat waves are driving everyone on the West Coast to seek relief from the oppressive sizzle outside. Hope today’s poem offers some comfort to my readers. Be well. MORNING GLORY How blessed is this scourge … Continue reading →

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Hospice: Fear, Need, and Benefits

Posted on 06/25/2021 by Jorge Medico

“Somehow, in my case, I always thought they would make an exception.” – Epitaph on a tombstone in Philadelphia Allow me to express my bias at the outset – I am a believer in the hospice movement.  Unfortunately, there is … Continue reading →

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Storm Tossed Come I

Posted on 06/21/2021 by Jorge Medico

For all those who are recovering from Tropical Storm Claudette, here is a poem for our Poetry Monday. And for all the fathers out there, I hope you were celebrated yesterday for the role you are playing in your children’s … Continue reading →

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Makes You Wonder

Posted on 06/18/2021 by Jorge Medico

We have friends who own a travel agency, and over the years we have led some groups through Europe for them, so I especially appreciate how challenging it can be to deal with the ignorance of some people. THESE ARE … Continue reading →

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Tidal

Posted on 06/14/2021 by Jorge Medico

Southern California is in the midst of a heat wave. It’s Poetry Monday, and for those whom it’s possible, a nice day to be spending at the the beach. Wherever you are, hope today’s poem brings you some relief. TIDAL … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music

Posted on 06/11/2021 by Jorge Medico

The Power of Music Scientists have long recognized the power of smell; it’s ability to link directly to the old, primitive dinosaur brain, eliciting long forgotten memories, powerful emotions with a single whiff. So what is there about the power … Continue reading →

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Riding

Posted on 06/07/2021 by Jorge Medico

If you’re experiencing a sense of Déjà vu, the following selection for Poetry Monday comes to you from the archives. There is no question that Southern California is a car culture. Visitors who come here for the first time are … Continue reading →

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Longevity

Posted on 06/04/2021 by Jorge Medico

Longevity  Here’s something to think about at our ages  .. 1. The inventor of the treadmill died at the age of 54 2. The inventor of gymnastics died at the age of 57 3. The world bodybuilding champion died at … Continue reading →

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