News of Life and its Wonder Free Verse
What if all of us are players and it is just a game?. Maybe Shakespeare’s “All the world’s a stage” was true. Maybe the table setting would be naked. What if the dials on the radio tuned into heaven/hell?
Read full storyWomen, News and Society Free Verse
Times have not changed as much as we might like to think over the last century in reference to women and their changing roles in society. Women across the planet are still demeaned, abused, mislead, and shunned.
Read full storyUnited States News Update January 2023
The month of January 2023 has United States newsroom journalists investigating stories at a very rigorous pace. The followings are some highlights and impactful information from this month’s newsrooms across the country.
Read full storyFour Word Saga - Humor. Free Verse
Come ride with this idea. Each word will have only four ABCs. Very soon your mind will move like mine, many will fail. Look past this joke dear, read this, then feel your deep, soul here. Wise, hard work will move your mind more than your body. Carry this idea, play upon jest. Keep this saga with care. Heed your wits like mine, then some tale will flow. Play with this sassy plot. Okay?
Read full storyGuns, Freedoms, Teaching, and You A Commentary on Life
I target shoot. I have collected unique antique firearms for decades. I have had military equipment, uniforms, military orders, decorations,. and insignia throughout the ages. With having a number of antique shops through the years, I have been fortunate to have an educated historical inventory of militaria.
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Through time we strive for Beauty- whatever that is. As we evolve our physicality through personal growth, man throughout time has attempted to “see” himself as others view him. Beautification and self-awareness are both historical and ongoing. The process is infinite through genders, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and religions.
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Tilly - The Stone Pony, Asbury Park NJPhoto by© Brooklyn Muse. Fashion, Fabric, and Culture have impacted societies across the globe. The simple Black Turtleneck sweater has been a staple in American closets since the late 19th century. It was initially developed for British polo players (polo neck) and worn by sailors, laborers and soldiers.
Read full storyEyeglasses, History, Invention and Gratitude Free Verse
My eyes hold my memories of life between the iris and the lids. I am fortunate to be living in this time where I have the opportunity to see my life and appreciate the earth and all of its glory. People that have preceded me on this planet have not always had this luxury. With gratitude, I embrace this wondrous sense and hope to instill a source of grace in those who read this piece. We are the fortunate ones. Live and Perceive in gratitude.
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Hippies, Wisdom, Springsteen, Dylan, and You. Pensive wanderings- my memories are locked in vinyl. The lyrics always fly me back, in spirit and sound. Tunes usher magic, regret, and laughter to my soul.
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There is this space we each have which many have long forgotten. It is rarely discussed and not often written about. It is a secret, alone space- a healthy place- of creative thought and expression. It is where artists are born. It is a birthplace some find, some do not. The reason for this phenomenon is the quest for self-knowledge is a journey not taken by all of humanity. It is not possible for all to travel here as the world is quite complicated. Those who do have this opportunity are blessed and encouraged to just relax and discover depths of self previously unknown. No drugs, no substances. Just you. Alone.
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The Gender Schema Theory states that children learn about male and female roles from the environment in which they live and grow. Cultures dictate perception, influence, and action. The portrayal of the female gender has a long history of movement, growth, and change throughout the globe.
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Bruce Springsteen once said, “I’m interested in what it means to live in America. I’m interested in the kind of country that we live in and leave our kids in. I’m interested in trying to define what that country is. I got the chutzpah or whatever you want to say to believe that if I write a really good about it, it’s going to make a difference.”
Read full storyTruth in Life, Death and The Wind - Free Verse
"He" was talking to me but…I didn’t understand. This is a True Story. This is My True Life. the “He” I am referring to. Telepathic, soft yet fierce. A knowing — simple yet disturbing.
Read full storyFashion - A Commentary on Life - Free Verse
Some costumes, Some clowns. Guard your core- Shelter from sin. Brand names mimic cash and all that. individuality isn’t a random ploy. fabric and style keep us together. the cloth we choose is silent in sound.
Read full storyWisdom, Soul Knowledge and You -Free Verse
Soul Knowledge is an intrinsic part of you. Cape May NJ Bird Sanctuary (No Kidding)Photo by© Brooklyn Muse. Wisdom is soul-knowing. It is the space of absolute certainty that is indisputable. Like when the fog has lifted and there are no discrepancies in the road you are traveling on. This experience may happen once, twice — a million times, or never in your lifetime.
Read full storyBlood, Me and the Sagas of Single Life - Free Verse
A woman walks into a small party with friends. The NYC apartment on the east side reverberated with live music and the bustle of the city. She was looking forward to a peaceful, fun evening. She discovered a mix of professionals and artistic souls, various ages intermingling within the three small rooms. Some basic weed passed -as usual within a crowd. She did not partake. It just always makes her tired. Good conversation, great friends, cool music- what else could anyone want for a Friday evening?
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Read and Rock Out- My Antique StorePhoto by© Brooklyn Muse. A woman opens an Antique Co-op in New Jersey. A funky, 3000-square-foot space to rent out to dealers. It serves the community with recycling and brings people together with similar interests. Treasure Hunting is her passion. The historical elements blended within cultural norms evoke memories of a bygone time. These times and their people stand alive through antiques and the wealth of information they bring to the forefront of today's society.
Read full storyThe British Man, Me, and the Sagas of Single Life - Free Verse
A woman walks into a pub. She is alone- waiting for a friend to arrive. She walks up to the bar area and orders a Chardonnay. Two seconds pass and a gentleman comes to her side and asks, “You ok?” She replies, “Yes” and gives him an odd look. (She is thinking -do I look like I need help?)
Read full storyHippies, Me, Dylan and the Sagas of Single Life- Free Verse
The sagas of single life are true occurrences in my life. These metaphors of my existence have been mostly humorous, and rarely painful. I decided to write a few to share when asked by a friend why I choose to remain single. I am a professional with grown children and have the luxury of looking both backward and forward in my life. It has been a wild ride for sure. Much has been learned and I still have a long highway ahead of me. I am consistently amazed at relationships in general. The way people process information astounds me daily. There is a huge line between being alone by choice and alone by design. When reading some of these sagas you may see why I chose to be alone by choice and continue to laugh at my sole (and soul) journey.
Read full storyThe History of Underwear
A Commentary on the History of Loincloths to Thongs. It has long been believed that the first known underwear would date back about 7000 years when prehistoric man used leather to cover and protect his loins while running prehistoric errands. Otzi the Iceman, a glacier mummy which had been preserved in ice for 5300 years, had the first sign of underwear documented. It was a goatskin loincloth, triangular shaped that fastened at the hips.
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