Dear President Obama... The Reviews Are In

On the very steps where Dr. King described his dream

Fifty years before (although, to me, it doesn't seem

All that long ago...  I still remember black and white.)

President Obama gave a speech.  He did alright.

It must be a daunting task to follow Martin's speech;

As an ordained minister, the man knew how to preach.

But Obama pulled it off; he's proved a worthy heir.

Dr. King would have rejoiced at seeing him up there.

The Blizzard of 2013 vs. The Blizzard of 1978

Hmmm...  Haven't I seen this before?

Battening the hatches down; the winds are gonna blow.

Weathermen predict that Massachusetts will get snow...

Not the kind they're measuring in inches, but in feet.

It could be a week before I make it up my street.

Have to hit the grocery store (again) 'cause I forgot

Only one or two last minute items; not a lot.

These days, any time I hear a blizzard's on the way,

I stock up on everything for an extended stay.

When the winds are howling and it's piling up outside

I feel better knowing that my pantry's well supplied.

Other blizzards came and went in 35 long years;

Back when all I thought to buy was cigarettes and beers.