Faith
The tender nurture of the Lord does not mean child neglect, does not mean solid science is a sin we must reject. The Lord inspires research just as well as Bible-thumping. I’d rather see a doctor than a Holy Roller jumping. Faith can move a mountain but then so can TNT. Angels may attend [...]
Teachers
Teachers must lead crummy lives, so that is why they shirk feelings of humanity when they assign homework. Every day another page or two of history; memorize state capitols and multiples of three. Write an essay, underline, answer practice questions – where to stuff this Mickey Mouse, I had a few suggestions. My parents, [...]
A Nonsense Poem
Why not tax the air we breathe, the flowers that we smell? The smile on every baby and each plea at wishing well? Why not tax the sunshine and the rainbow’s iridescence? Every snowflake on our lawn and half our birthday presents? Raise a tax on porch swings that don’t creak when lovers kiss. [...]
