Monthly Archives: July 2022

Wise Circumstances

Posted on 07/25/2022 by Jorge Medico

It’s Monday, so time for another Poem of the Week. This past weekend I traveled down memory lane, looking through boxes of old photos and papers, seeking a gift for a long-time colleague having a landmark birthday. It was here … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Border

Posted on 07/18/2022 by Jorge Medico

The Monday Morning Poem of the Week brings you this wry reminder of the signposts in our lives. Since it’s a journey which we all take, we might as well enjoy it with a mix of dry humor. Crossing the … Continue reading →

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Grief in the Time of the Pandemic

Posted on 07/16/2022 by Jorge Medico

The phone rang this morning. The news of my friend and old officer manager’s death did not come as a surprise. I had spoken to her only a week ago, and knew she was sick with Covid, thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Her Patient Days

Posted on 07/12/2022 by Jorge Medico

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the posting of Monday’s Poem of the Week had to be delayed until today. Mea culpa! Her Patient Days What was it but an act of abnegation when she shook her head and said, … Continue reading →

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Plenty Left Unclaimed

Posted on 07/04/2022 by Jorge Medico

Happy 4th of July! If you’re looking for patriotic inspiration, I’m afraid you won’t find any on today’s Poem of the Week (though there are plenty available if you turn on your TV or look around your neighborhood.) On the … Continue reading →

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