Not Taunting... Gloating

(Courtesy of Only In Boston)

P-A-T-S... Pats, Pats, Pats just won against the Jets;

Game was very close (New England didn't cover bets.)

But, despite a fifth of all his passes being dropped,

Brady's proved he's on a mission and will not be stopped.

I won't use the "U" word that's been bandied here-abouts,

I know - in regards to sports gods - people have their doubts

But I, still, remain convinced the sports gods DO exist

And that cockiness is on their Thou Shalt Not Do list.

I'll just count my blessings, with Tom Brady being first.

Thank them for Bill Belichick and pray I haven't cursed

Us before the Dolphins game we're playing Thursday night...

Careful not to boast or make predictions as I write.

Go ahead and call me superstitious if you want

But prior experience has taught me not to taunt.

Still, the sports gods can't begrudge Pats' fans the right to gloat;

Even they must recognize Tom Brady is the GOAT.

Not Feeling The Bern

I would love to "Feel the Bern" but fear that I'm too old

And great age has taught me, Sanders' platform's much too bold

For a country as divided as the U.S. is;

There's no way to implement these grand reforms of his. 

Does he think that President Obama hasn't tried,

Only compromising to appease the other side?

Bully pulpit doesn't guarantee a bargain's struck.

What makes Bernie Sanders think that he'll have better luck?

'though there's little Bernie's said with which I disagree

All my years confer (along with an arthritic knee)

Just enough experience in politics to know

You can vote for hope and change but that won't make it so.

Kitchen Reno - Day 83. Getting Cranky

 

In the reno process, what I've come to hate the most

Is not knowing, day to day, if you'll be playing host

To someone who says they're coming and - then - doesn't show,

Leaving you to wonder if you should or shouldn't go...

Wouldn't want to miss them if they're only running late;

If you do, who knows how long you're gonna have to wait

'til they get around to you again.  So there you sit

On a perfect Autumn day... But, you are missing it.

You could be out playing golf, or at a country fair,

If they'd only let you know, for sure, you wouldn't care.

Just a call or text to say if they'll be in to work

So you're not left sitting, waiting, feeling like a jerk.