When I watched the Nature Channel, Some things I never understood; Like, why some monkeys have no tails And why a cobra has a hood. Why some smart chimps can’t learn to talk And why some beetles live on dung. But most of all I wondered why An animal would eat its young. My kids […]
Entries from March 2025 ↓
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Teenagers
March 6th, 2025 — Life with Children
Were You There Grandpa?
March 5th, 2025 — Growing Older
He was supposed to memorize The entire Gettysburg Address, Which was causing my grandson A lot of worry and distress. So I recited it for him, As I had learned it long ago. It was to him a big surprise That it was something I would know. He said, “It’s easy to recall Something that […]
A Thirty Pound Deal
March 3rd, 2025 — Married Life, Quickies
“If you lose thirty pounds,” His slightly plump wife said, “I’ll dance for you each night Before we go to bed.” The husband told his wife, Observing her tight pants, “If you lose thirty pounds, I just might watch you dance!”
The Munchies
March 2nd, 2025 — Quickies
My friend said to cook a hot dog Roast it and eat it on a bun. Well, it was certainly tasty I think I’ll catch another one.
Should I Tell Mom?
March 1st, 2025 — Poems for Children
A large green thing came in our house, It ate right through our big front door. It ate the paper from the walls And ate the rugs off of the floor. I think I’d better tell my mom, Because she’ll know just what to do. The green thing will be sorry then My mom will […]
