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The opening poem contains all the words (or variations of them) from today's Jumble.
Comments are welcomed! And couching them in Poetry is definitely NOT required.
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“Emeritus”
It’s likely my shrug
shows weakened ardor. Does zeal
elude me? We’ll see…
~ OMK
"Tough Enough"
The newly appointed deacon
was unlikely the rules to weaken.
In order to avoid a feud
the truth he would not elude.
Facts could not be swept under the rug
and harsh judgment he would not shrug.
Yes, he was a somewhat tough wheel,
but that gave him considerable appeal.
Your deacon seems a tough customer, Misty, balancing straight talk with enough charisma to appeal to his parishoners.
Not many can get away with that. Our old Presbyterian minister had some of the same qualities, but it turned out he was a crook--taking kickbacks from florists and others doing business with the church.
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I was awakened early by a chime on my iPad, with birthday greetings from my new Canadian niece.
I'll explain. About four months ago, a series of messages arrived with a somewhat scandalous surprise. It turns out I have an older half-brother. My mother, long deceased, had an earlier baby, a boy that she put up for adoption. This was in San Francisco, an affair at Galileo High. The adoptive parents moved to Canada. The boy grew into a successful financial consultant to many companies, wrote several novels and is still active, publishing a popular finance newsletter. We have been in regular email contact, and I have enjoyed getting to know (at long distance) my new niece and nephew.
This was quite startling at first. I was naturally suspicious, but the DNA is conclusive. It makes me wonder at how many family secrets must have passed without notice for centuries before gene-tracking came on the scene. This one almost never came to light, considering that Gordon and I are both octogenarians. My mom and my brother and sister--everyone in my "nuclear family" except for me--have all passed on.
What a world, eh?
~ OMK
Yes, OMK, it can be a surprising world. Not that I have ever learned of any great surprises in my family. But I am sure that somewhere along the line there are some undiscovered events. It does sadden me a bit to know how we all tend to vanish into the past after we're gone. Perhaps it's a bit better nowadays with the advances of technology, but I think so much of our personal past still disappears as people die.
Enough musing and probably too much!
Pretty sure you're right, Sandy. When I think of other DNA revelations in my own family (none quite as shocking as this last), I am certain most families have untold stories.
I now believe (most?) people live entire lives ignorant of central facts in their history.
~ OMK
Wow, OMK, I just accidentally came across this quote while doing a puzzle online.
"Like the wind crying endlessly through the universe, Time carries away the names and the deeds of conquerors and commoners alike."
Harlan Ellison!
Seems apropos, no?
Thank you for the kind words about my verse, Ol' Man Keith. I once again loved the way you worked all the Jumble words and solution into your four lines--always amazes me.
And what a complicated family story. My family feels pretty small and simple in comparison, with no surprises that I can remember ever coming to the surface. But I hope all your relationships will be as rewarding and pleasant as possible.
Into three lines, Misty. This time, the title was merely an afterthought.
Yes, I like my new relatives. So weit, so gut!
I just came back from my yearly appointment with the taxman. It seemed a perfect way to spend my birthday, this annual taking-of-stock.
He seemed glad as he showed me how much refund I can expect. My only thought was that it will reduce some of the pain of Maggie's vet bill.
~ OMK
Glad all is well, OMK.
I had a small but delightful group of students for my second Senior Center class on Joyce's 'Dubliners.' So all is well with me today too.
Belated Happy Birthday, OMK.🎂🎂🎂🎂
OMK, my friend spent 15k on his dog but she died. The other her dog cries because her friend is gone.
WC
Only 15k, Wilbur?
Still, it is hard to put a price tag on the pets we love. The cost for Maggie was a "tough pill," as she is already 12.
Our hope is that we have given her another two years of "quality" life.
Dogs and cats--almost every kind of pet--won't outlive us. And that is a good thing. As painful as it is, we can take the grief, while our pets won't need to be troubled by the loss of us.
Thank you, Sandy.
This is a low-key birthday. Still, because of the number of my former students-- from Williams College, Yale, Virginia, and Irvine, I spent the afternoon writing "Thank Yous" to hundreds.
I complain, but of course I love it.
~ OMK
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