MAKING GOOD by Katherine Cary PlaceWe 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, -… Read More MAKING GOOD by Katherine Cary Place
HOW OLD ARE YOU by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillNow 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 twoGaylia Kenslow StogsdillWritten… Read More HOW OLD ARE YOU by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
LOUISE by Katherine Cary PlaceUp 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 Cary Place
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
Ramblings of an Old Coot 