She Kept A Parrot
A Journal For Charlie
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I have been toying with the idea of showing you our concrete manufacturing plant. The problem is where to start. Do I tell you the story of how it came to be? Do I tell you what it is now? How to do it? I will just start somewhere and ramble on as a thought about it pops into my head. I spent the better part of my life in this business…. Read More
Has Anybody Seen This Man? I am desperately searching for one missing ISP repairman. He is wearing an orange and green reflective vest on which the words, Suddenlink Communications, are plainly visible. He is not particularly tolerant of old ladies and their cameras. I suspect he is attempting to avoid leaving photographic evidence of his crimes. You see, he turned off my alarm system. It no longer intends to call 911 if some… Read More
This woman was directing a food service line. It was obvious who was in charge. I knew she has been at this for a very long time. She had the air of a person who knows what she’s doing and brooks no nonsense. Her quiet confidence impressed me. I admire competence and the sense of accomplishment she obviously found in doing her job well…a true professional in my eyes.
She Kept A Parrot 
Rooms For Rent
While I was out late this afternoon, I snapped a few photos. This old motel was seedy when I moved here in 1976. I don’t think much has improved about it since. I cannot imagine the roach population in that damp, crumbling place. I see this motel every day as I drive down the main street that runs through the entire town. I think the arrow lights stopped working many years ago…. Read More
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