. . . would be reading (or trying to write) haiku like these by ex-lawyer Barry George,
rather than listening to the tv talking heads, who just ignore questions and spout
their talking points. [I just turned off my tv! It’s a start.]
pink begonias
deepening
the grey fall
wind chimes
sharper, clearer
after snow
cats at twilight–
I am the magician
filling their bowls
by dagosan:
laughing alone
at the Sunday funnies
— both of us
“this one goes on the ‘fridge” —
her Dagwood
pretends to nap
[Nov. 14, 2004]
Does anyone really believe that one election in Afghanistan proves that democracy
has “taken root” there?
“If we want the voters to trust the umpires, we need umpires who don’t take
sides.” NYT editorial calls for election equipment and officials that are fair, open.
Midterms over, Class Maledictorian concentrates on the vital issue of first date kisses. I could have
used her advice about 40 years ago, and 30, and 20, and 10, etc
