I wonder if the good Lord hears, our voices when we pray The size of his to do list, must fill up his busy day It seems if he were listening, he’d hear an awful lot Of people wanting lotto wins, and more cash than they’ve got We wonder when we pray for things, why […]
A Different Drummer: My brain on grain
My interest in wood finishes and overall preservation has grown and deserves a second episode. I guess this is what happens to a retired mind with free time. I latch onto a new interest, and I have the opportunity to dig deep and then torture you with it because writing helps me learn. I bought […]
Voice of the Village: The complexities of changing a lightbulb
By Judie Donaldson Are you among the many who suffer from the “I-can–do –it–myself” disease? I am, and I am so ridiculously tenacious about it that I make a fool out of myself. Just ask my friends and family members. Carquinez Village has learned all about this behavior pattern during our first year of service. […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “The Road Ahead”
There are many miles we travel, wondering if the road’s a shadow; Searching for some new tomorrow; Willing to concede That this road has its unique and real sorrows; So please tell me, is there a brighter tomorrow Or is yesterday just a day I borrowed?
Poetry Corner: Ranjit Gill “Masters of Destinies”
I get paid every other Friday Thank God the week is over! I worked my butt off for little pay. He gets paid every single Sunday! Guaranteed! No begging! Tax-free. No government meddling! Sheep flock to his building He sells them a BIG dream! Grown kids eating imaginary ice cream. He doesn’t even have to […]
Poetry Corner: Bobby Richardson “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (Revisited 2018)” (Law Day honorable mention)
You will not be able to stay home Brothers and Sisters. You will not be able to plug in, log on and cop out. You will not be able to lose yourself in thought and slip; slip out for a Starbucks coffee during commercials, because the Revolution will not be televised. The Revolution will not […]
Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Listen Up!”
A poem is not a painting, so don’t just look at it. Don’t keep it silent. It is a song of celebration to sing to hum to chant to a god with an attentive ear. Croon it to the marsh grasses who sway to its rhythm. Shout it out to the early morning crow who […]
Dennis Lund: Five reasons why the GOP needs to hold Congress
Recent history has indicated that first midterm elections do not bode well for new Presidents; both Clinton and Obama lost control of the House, for example. As for Trump, with November fast approaching, there are exaggerated expectations of a “blue wave” sweeping the Democrats into power. This is a distinct possibility in the House, and […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Concert at the Naked Oyster
It’s nighttime at The Naked Oyster, the dinner crowd is just finishing up. The waterfront air is permeated with garlic and wild rice. Those in the know are headed to the small stage in the back where the poster says, “Headliners Tonight: Neil Diamond, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan.” Diamond begins: “It’s a popular song, […]
Gretchen Burgess: Why do we argue? (Law Day honorable mention)
By Gretchen Burgess Special to the Herald “NO, NO, Mama, Daddy, NOOOOO Fighting!” When I first looked down at my wondrous 3-year-old as he pushed his little body between his father and me as we were conducting, what was for him, a bit too heated an argument over some paltry domestic issue that neither of […]