Monthly Archives: September 2021

Firefly

Posted on 09/28/2021 by Jorge Medico

Apologies to the those who missed Monday’s Poem of the Week yesterday. I had an unexpectedly early arrival yesterday of our out-of-town guests. This short poem is my nod to the memories of summer, now behind us. Hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Making Friends

Posted on 09/22/2021 by Jorge Medico

I recently lost a close friend to Covid. I’ve also become a part of the demographic where we attend more funerals than weddings. This forces me to survey the few friends I have left, and the difficulties we face in … Continue reading →

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Thermostat

Posted on 09/20/2021 by Jorge Medico

Due to technical problems beyond our control, Monday’s Poem of the Week is being posted late today, instead of our usual time. We apologize for the delay, but hope you enjoying the following piece, which, at least to me, appears … Continue reading →

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Dawn

Posted on 09/13/2021 by Jorge Medico

I was fortunate to be able to spend the weekend by the ocean, escaping the heat wave that enveloped much of the Southern California. Hope you enjoy this ocean inspired Monday’s Poem of the Week from my old files, with … Continue reading →

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Labor Day

Posted on 09/06/2021 by Jorge Medico

This Monday’s Poem of the Week is taking a pause to celebrate Labor Day, being replaced with the following thoughts. This is Labor Day, so I would like to offer kudos to all my Readers who are currently holding jobs … Continue reading →

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Medical Humor

Posted on 09/03/2021 by Jorge Medico

Awash with tragedy (figuratively and literally) in the news, I felt we could all do with a bit of humor. Here it is: MEDICAL TERMS FOR THE LAY PUBLIC (A-H) Doctors spend the first part of their education learning an … Continue reading →

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