There is a story my son, my son my father once told to me man is the master of his fate what kind of man will you be Life is a challenge my son, my son and it is conquered by few I’m here to guide you along the way and that is the best I can do God gave...
Yesterday’s Pearls
A special place where stories, tales, poems, artwork and pictures live from those who want to share with newer generations to learn what came before them.
Snowtime
Every time I see it snow I grab my sled and say let's go then my mom says a word or two think of what a lovely view You have a blanket cold and white it's more than fun right there in sight and think of all the roads they clog it's just as dangerous as fog But mother...
The Wrath of Grapes
Alone, at last, in questioned mood you dwell in liquid solitude to gather confidence, you think with food for thought in every drink Who's there to know what you will do when circumstances conquer you your judgement leaning hard on trust forgive them, yes, indeed you...
Helping a Friend
When my son Jimmy was in the fourth grade, he came home from school one day and told me the children were making fun of his friend, Sam, because his clothes were wrinkled and dirty. I suggested he talk to his friend and find out what is the matter. Sam told him he...
Smile and the World Smiles with You
Our Employees feel: If only I had six hands to use, zipped around on a skateboard and held trays like glue, Had a four-inch smile to use all day, and a recording of “I’m coming, Dear” to play; If I had the patience of Job, and joy always to give To Seniors who need...
The Hurricane
Once upon a time a little girl named Ruthie Rich lived in a magical land of swaying Palm trees, golden-sand beaches, big pink Flamingo birds, red hibiscus flowers and Seminole Indians who wrestled alligators. This land was named Miami, Florida. It was located near the...
Favorite Shorties
An elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. While they waited to get his cheeks painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws, a girl in line remarked, "You've got so many...
Story of a Cab Ride
Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. When I arrived at 2:30a.m., the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. Under these circumstances, many drivers would just honk once or twice,wait a minute, then drive away. But, I had seen...
Resolutions
I resolve not to make any New Years Resolutions, thus removing the possibility of my failing to keep them. Nobody can claim I failed Philadelphia when I never tried going there. I resolve not to get upset with or criticize politicians for the stupid things they say or...
Mom
The body is weak and aged having withstood the test of time. Now aged and tired, bent and older than is chronological age is still has strength which belies the need for weight. All that remains is sixty eight pounds of flesh handing on for dear life. It is as, if the...