We can make good if we only will, No life is too hopeless nor gray, Perhaps we have failed in the past, There are glories worth winning today. Let us send out a thought of what we would be, And forget past mistakes that are dead, Keep our eyes on the goal, – it is… Read More MAKING GOOD by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
Now let me see – what age will you be? I thought I knew – Oh, yes, you’re TWO. What? I’m wrong? Now Lori, you’re smart – Come take a lesson from my math chart. You say you’re 11!! I thought you knew – That 1 plus 1 always makes two Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill… Read More HOW OLD ARE YOU by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
Up in the great big city, Lives a little girl I know, She’s like the Polly Anna girl, That’s why we love her so. Her hair is soft and Oh, how brown, Her eyes are shiny too, She’s always helping someone, If there’s anything to do. She runs the errands for mother, For she’s a… Read More LOUISE by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
A “house” isn’t “home” ‘till you’ve lived there – And just “living” won’t make it a home. You have to share “sorrow” and “laughter” – You have to cease caring to “roam”. Each little “whatnot” you gather – And bring home to sit on a shelf – Will deepen your sentiments greatly – And add… Read More HOME by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
A little babe had come to us, So soft, so sweet and dear, I think an angel knew our need, And so he left her here. Our home is full of sunshine now, And everybody’s gay, Because a blue-eyed baby, Has come with us to stay. It’s such a tiny little thing, We wonder how… Read More LITTLE JANE by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
Retirement time is here at last – Watch out “Walleye”, “Pike” and “Bass”. Walt and Millie are fancy free – And will now be on a fishing “spree”. And that’s not all they’re gonna do – They’ll tour the states before they’re through. I think “big game” is on their mind – And it’s no… Read More HAPPY RETIREMENT by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
When skies are dark and dreary, And the rain comes pouring down, If you meet your next door neighbors, And you think you see him frown, Walk right up and grasp his hand, Say, “Neighbor, how are you?” Give him a smile, it’s all worthwhile, You’ll find that he’ll smile too. Be cheerful when there’s… Read More KEEP SMILIING by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
I know I’m kinda tiny, and I’ve lots of things to learn, But I’m awfully knowing, where my Daddy is concerned. I’m too little to go shopping, for I’m not walking yet you see. So I slyly winked at Mommy and she went to town for me. ***** For the 10 years past I’ve known… Read More HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
About 20 years ago when my daughters were in the Kearsley Marching Band I was president of the Band Boosters. On the evening we played Grand Blanc (I think it was 2000), the Grand Blanc team scored a touchdown while the Band was marching down the track. A number of Grand Blanc players ran to… Read More Grand Blanc Football by Roy Richard
Father wears the broadest smile, Mother’s face is bright; On the table there’s cake, Frosted snowy white, With tiny candles pink, And so very small Sheds a twinkling, merry light, Over one and all. In a chair so grand and high, Sits the reigning queen, Decked out in a fleecy gown, Ti be admired and… Read More JANIE IS ONE YEAR OLD by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
Ramblings of an Old Coot 