Rick Reiley's Blog – June 2010 Archive (3)

Father's Day

One of the earliest memories I have of my father was when we were on vacation in Colorado in the early 50's. Several hours after leaving the motel that morning headed west I

suddenly discovered I'd left my stuffed monkey – Zippy- back at the

motel room. After screaming and crying loud enough and with enough

juvenile authority I…

'Blinders'

copyright 2009 by Rick Reiley

Some folks can't find happiness

They've got their blinders on I guess…

Did you ever see a minnow

Skate across a pond?

Wearing an overcoat and hat

With his mittens on?

Did you ever see a minnow

Roast weenies on the fire?

Or…