I was born, raised and have spent my entire life living in Genesee County, Michigan. My family is from Pennsylvania on my mother’s side and Missouri on my fathers. After high school I hired into the ‘shops’, working for General Motors. I worked on the line and drove fork truck before I stated an apprenticeship… Read More “Please allow me to introduce myself…” by Roy Richard
Our house is in an awful fright – It seems I’m going day and night. The day just isn’t long enough – For me to care for all the stuff, I find myself confronted with, And now I find I’m wonderin’ if – I’ll ever get back on schedule – And have a cleared-off kitchen… Read More OUR HOUSE by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
In the little town of Ormond, Stands a building of renown, With a tiny park before it, That’s an honor to the town. Just a blend of noble women, Toiled together day by day, And are famous for their labor, Known as Ormond’s V.I.A. In the park beside the river, Weary travelers pause to rest,… Read More ORMAN’S V.I.A. by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
Well now let’s see – how old are you? The years are adding up to quite a few. You’ve one false tooth to grace your smile – And I’ll bet a buck you can’t run a mile. You’ve contributed three to the human race – And each one has added an inch to your waist.… Read More MAR by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
One morning after my sixtieth year had already passed me by I sat and reflected on my life. I had retired with a decent pension, raised my children to adulthood without too many issues and had a sufficient number of grandchildren who were well on their way to turning out ok. Yet something tore at… Read More THE RIGHT THING by Roy Richard
When you say I can’t, you have paved the way. For someone else to claim, The big rewards you might have earned, Or the place it was yours to gain. Why you only wished, when you might have fished, And now you bemoan your luck, But the man who wins, is the man who climbs,… Read More OPPORTUNITY by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
Election time is almost here – I wonder as the day draws near – Will Nixon win as I would like – And carry on as has “our Ike?” Or will it go the other way – With Kennedy winner of the day? And should Jack the winner be – Will he do what’s best… Read More NIXON VS KENNEDY by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
Is it me or are there four deciding factors that make for a great dining experience? These four must certainly be beer, food, service and atmosphere. To score in my book they must have a great beer selection. The beer selection must be both numerous and of quality, or if that’s lacking at least cold… Read More Max’s Taphouse by Roy Richard
There’s a land that’s far away, where the ocean breezes play, There’s a city that I love, where life is free, When the winds of winter blow, there’s a place I want to go, To Havana, Old Havana, by the sea. REFRAIN Down in Cuba, there I’d be, in Havana by the sea, Where it’s… Read More OLD HAVANA by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
As the years come and go in a lifetime – There are changes made every day. We move away from our old friends – And meet new ones along the way. Ten years ago when I moved here – I’d get homesick and awfuly blue – But the past few years have been happy. I’m… Read More MY FRIEND by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
It’s Thanksgiving, just the time I love the best, Some more full of tender meaning than the rest, Other holidays appear, throughout each succeeding year, But not one so full of cheer as Thanksgiving. Then the Harvest is o’er And there is a goodly store of God’s, beauty and His blessings everywhere, And we pause… Read More THANKSGIVING by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
Ramblings of an Old Coot 