Many years ago I resolved never to bother with New Year's resolutions, and I've stuck with it ever since.

Before men ever wrote in clay they cast their words in verse and line, rythymbound in poets' minds, defying time and age.

The pilgrims were kicked out of England, quarreled with the Dutch, alienated the Indians, and had an evil reputation among the turkeys.

I usually lump organized religion, organized labor, and organized crime together. The Mafia gets points for having the best restaurants

I've been smoking nearly 50 years now. I just don't feel safe breathing anything I can't see!

The Olympic games should be a matter between individual athletes and the gods. Noisy flag-waving dishonors gods and men alike.

A rhododendron bud lavender-tipped. Soon a glory of blooms to clash with the cardinals and gladden the hummingbirds!