October, 2014

Choosing The Words To Write Is All About Memories

October 31, 2014By ericCurrent Writing, Random Thoughts0 Comments

Memories … Isn’t it interesting that when your mind wonders or you’re daydreaming you remember things.

Let’s Discuss Gun Control – Again

October 26, 2014By ericCommentary, Current Writing, Outdoors, Shooting0 Comments

Some say its about time, others say no not again! It would indeed be a nice change, and perhaps actually constructive, if the discussion about gun control, the possession and use of firearms in this country were held rationally and reasonably.

Awakening what lies beyond

October 21, 2014By ericPoetry1 Comment

The sun sets on life,
Extinguishing that which is ours,
Awakening what lies beyond.

A warm glow

October 7, 2014By ericPoetry2 Comments

A warm glow fills the air,
the pond is brought to life
by the delicacy of the sun…

TO HALVE AND HALVE NOT

The spread laid out on the breakfast room table looked the same on almost any given Saturday morning. A platter of sliced red ripe tomatoes and Bermuda onions, a brick of butter, and Philadelphia brand cream cheese (nothing whipped on […]

Brownie

When my parents brought home the family’s new RCA Victor black-and-white television set, they made it clear that it was not to be the center of attention, and as such, it would not be in the living room. That room was for reading the Sunday paper or a good book, entertaining company, and watching the flames flicker in the large brick fireplace.

It’s time to think about Trout Season 2021

Well, it’s that time of year once again. Trout season in rivers and streams will open on April 1st in New York, Massachusetts and Maine, April 10th in Rhode Island, Vermont and Connecticut, and April 27th in New Hampshire for trout ponds rivers and streams.

Forty-Four Years and the Friendship Continues

Forty-four years. In this mobile and fast-paced world, that’s a long time for two, now baby boomers, to be friends. But the friendship between us, that is Ellery (Rick) Miller and Eric (Rick) Mondschein is alive and well. In fact, […]