Category Archives: Children

It Was

Posted on 04/17/2023 by Jorge Medico

Poetry has the power to tell a story with less. This following poem demonstrates how being concise, showing without telling, concentrates its power. “It was” what, exactly? The poem never says, yet we know precisely, lost and found in eight … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Story to Give You Strength in Hard Times

Posted on 04/10/2023 by Jorge Medico

An Inspiring Story to Give You Strength in Hard Times by Asdghik Ashley Melkonian (edited for length) I want to share an inspiring story of hope that completely changed my mindset during all this Coronavirus madness. It’s the story of … Continue reading →

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Sleek Green Car

Posted on 08/22/2022 by Jorge Medico

Our country is a place where car culture has flourished since the days of Henry Ford, and nowhere more so than in California. Combining this cue for nostalgia with our ongoing medical theme brings you this next Monday’s Poem of … 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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Father’s Day

Posted on 06/19/2022 by Jorge Medico

Today is Father’s Day, a chance for those who are fortunate enough to still have their fathers on the right side of the grass to let them know how grateful they feel. Sadly, for many of us, our fathers have … Continue reading →

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Milk and Humor

Posted on 06/03/2022 by Jorge Medico

Amidst the current crisis people are facing due to a shortage of baby formula, combined with the myriad of disasters blasting us from all the news outlets, most of us desperately need a moment of humor to leaven our life. … Continue reading →

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Scenes From the Children’s Hospital

Posted on 05/23/2022 by Jorge Medico

Last night I called a friend who I saw recently during a memorable road trip up the Coast. A few days after we were together, he called me back with the shocking news that he was just diagnosed with advanced … Continue reading →

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Dandelion Seed

Posted on 03/21/2022 by Jorge Medico

It seems inevitable in certain demographics that news of loss and major illness amongst those who are close to us erodes the confidence we have in our own futures, creating reminders that we all live under the sword of Damocles. … Continue reading →

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Taxonomy of the Oaks

Posted on 12/13/2021 by Jorge Medico

Here is another Monday’s Poem of the Week, dealing with the always complicated subject of father/son relationships viewed through the lens of the natural world. No one ever gets it quite right; all we can do is strive to do … Continue reading →

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Application For Permission To Date My Daughter

Posted on 11/12/2021 by Jorge Medico

For those of you who have daughters of the age where dating is a current or future possibility, this piece from the Archives is for you. APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO DATE MY DAUGHTER ~ This application will be Incomplete and … Continue reading →

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