objects in rearview . . .

q1 is done
and history will note
a bear and a bull
may you live in interesting times
yup.

bed time

differential sleep patterns,
views on comfortable temperature,
pillow fluff level and blanket type
are just some of the nocturnal challenges to my marriage

but the areas of overlap
are inspired.

the smallish war.

the internecine activity in my living room
these days has reached new lows
and i am troubled (when not laughing)
and considering seriously a call
to ban ki moon to request mediation.

do they have translators for toddler-speak
and will we all have to wear blue helmets
until somebody leaves for college?

sublime. my wife.

there was a night in the park
farther from home than i intended to walk
where we sat on the swings beyond the river
and talked about things easily forgotten
because words do not always signify meaning
and those left unsaid . . .

night sound

when there is no else awake
the sound of the refrigerator running
seems strangely loud