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Rest in peace, my long ago friend.
I'll see you soon. Don't know when.
Your name Larry, we called you "Jake",
we all had nick names to take.
You were quiet with a humorous view.
Being with the Lord, is now You.
Larry say hello to Frank and Jim,
while I say a prayer; sing a Hymn.
Good bye for now, my old friend.

Away we go. Again to the sea.
It is the location, waiting for me.
Smells of the ocean and the noise,
brings back memories, with all the joys.
Sounds of Seagulls, smelling the air,
are blessed events, when I am there.

I tire now.
My hand has a cramp
for writing these words,
has extinguished my lamp.

Fate can be funny,
It can be sad.
Sometimes it is good,
It also may be bad.

My favorite, during isolation,
was the discovery we made,
which brought us great elation.
The Rooster Bakery out
Woodinville way, on the East
side of Highway 202, as you
head South from Woodinville.
It is an oasis; a refuge,
with it's open patio, surrounded
by high walls of grape vines.
During clear days the patio was
lovely. When there is "foul" weather,
we go indoors, to a cozy setting,
amongst the many antiques.
Both proprietors are friendly,
courteous, warm and gracious hosts.
They have taken an interest in my
wife, who has Dementia and treat
us like Family. For this I am very
grateful.
As an aside, their wine and spirits
are made on premise. There is a
lovely arrangement of baked goods
including a wonderful Lentil soup.
A tasting room has wine made in the
old style and a broad assortment of
brandies.

In the early days
of this life of mine,
I had no money,
not a single dime.
The work for some,
took too much time,
to achieve the result
and pay the fine,
for being a poor
relative of mine.

Khalil Gibran (1883 - 1931) Lebanese-American poet and writer. He was the author of The Prophet, The Broken Wings , Beloved, The Three Ants and many others (His name is sometimes spelled Kahlil)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

This was one great scientific instrument. Starting in 1963, the 305-meters across Arecibo Telescope in Puerto Rico USA reigned as the largest single-dish radio telescope in the world for over 50 years. Among numerous firsts and milestones, data from Arecibo has been used to measure the spin of Mercury, map the surface of Venus, discover the first planets outside of our Solar System, verify the existence of gravitational radiation, search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and, reportedly, locate hidden military radar by tracking their reflections from the Moon. In the process of being decommissioned, the Arecibo Telescope suffered a catastrophic structural collapse early this month, as seen in the featured composite video.

Where is the joy, which life will bring?
Is it in the early year, a new Spring,
When bulbs and plants do their thing,
As the flowers bloom and birds sing?

Being alone, is a state of mind.
I do enjoy the quiet I find.
Is it bad? Is it so unkind,
Peeling back words to unwind?

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Don’t miss the coming great conjunction. In just under two weeks, the two largest planets in our Solar System will angularly pass so close together in Earth's sky that the Moon would easily be able to cover them both simultaneously. This pending planetary passage -- on December 21 -- will be the closest since 1623. Jupiter and Saturn will remain noticeably bright and can already be seen together toward the southwest just after sunset. Soon after dusk is the best time to see them -- because they set below the horizon soon after. In mid-November, the Jovian giants were imaged together here about three degrees apart -- and slowly closing. The featured image, including a crescent moon, captured the dynamic duo beyond the Cape Murro di Porco Lighthouse in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.

Photo by Kevin Saragozza

I need help.
Someone to write
These words for me,
As they spill
From my head,
Fast and readily.
My hands are now
Cramping, I see,
As I scribble words,
Which come from me.

The words were bad;
I've heard them before.
"Get up! Quit dragging your blanket,
Across the family room floor.
Get off your rear.
Get out of bed.
Do not let the negative thoughts
Stay in your head.