HOME by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill 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… Read More HOME by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
LITTLE JANE by Katherine Cary PlaceA 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… Read More LITTLE JANE by Katherine Cary Place
HAPPY RETIREMENT by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillRetirement 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 telling what… Read More HAPPY RETIREMENT by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
KEEP SMILING by Katherine Cary PlaceWhen 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 cloudy days,As when… Read More KEEP SMILING by Katherine Cary Place
HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI 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
Grand Blanc Football 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… Read More Grand Blanc Football
JANIE IS ONE YEAR OLD by Katherine Cary PlaceFather 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 smallSheds 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, To… Read More JANIE IS ONE YEAR OLD by Katherine Cary Place
GAYLE’S ODE TO FRED by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillYour product has been baked at night, when we were fast asleep –And early morning finds you, on your way with special treats.In the winter time on frosty morns, when Jack Frost nipped your nose –You started out with food so fine, and may have had some frost… Read More GAYLE’S ODE TO FRED by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
I’SE QUINE TO TAKE A JOURNEY by Katherine Cary PlaceI’se waitn for de springtime,And de flowers bloomin bright,For de April showers and sunshine,And de long warm dewy nites.For I’se quine to take a journey,To a country far from here,Where de loved ones wait to greet me,And de time an drawn near.Ders new time splendor on… Read More I’SE QUINE TO TAKE A JOURNEY by Katherine Cary Place
FRED “TAYSTEE” MEISSINGER, JR.! by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillFebruary 15th, nineteen thirty, just after St. Patrick’s Day –You started working for Taystee, I do not know your pay.The first two years were taken, serving restaurants downtown Flint –When that proved successful, to another area you’re sent.The next nine years will find you, making eighty stops a… Read More FRED “TAYSTEE” MEISSINGER, JR.! by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 