Living the Aging Life

In Iowa, there’s ice and snow

as off to caucuses they go!

They’re making news —

and plenty of it.

Their time to shine –

and don’t they LUV it!

A daffodil pushed up its nose.

The air above was cold.  It froze.

Then Old Man Winter gave a scold:

“Young Daffodil, you’re MUCH too bold!”

Here’s a tip on handling things

when the weather’s cold and dire:

Stay inside in nice warm socks.

Throw a log upon the fire.

My cat jumps up into my lap,

and settles in to purr.

A gesture of pure friendliness.

I get much joy from her.

Three old cats are a

bit too many, but

three’s much better than

not having any.

May blessings smother you today

like softly falling snow.

May you step quick and sure and light,

secure where e’er you go.

Look back upon this day in peace

and let it slip away.

Look forward to tomorrow ‘cause

‘twill be a brand new day.

Look forward to the things you’ll do

to reach your heart’s desire.

Tomorrow, too, will do its best

to challenge and inspire.

Climb up here upon my lap.

I’ll sing to you a song.

Lay your body on my chest

so you can hum along.

Pull your blanket round your ears

and cover up your head.

And when you close your sleepy eyes,

I’ll tuck you in your bed.

Temps Plunge!

Border Crisis!

The world’s uncertain.

I can see that it’s

a risky time for me.

I’ll stay inside.

Shut all my doors.

I’ll hustle through my

household chores.

I’ll get some coffee,

 then I’ll see

a funny rerun on TV.

Ev’ry morn when I arise

I get another chance

to be the best that I can be.

What a fortunate circumstance!!!