At the beginning of this new decade, I wanted to stop for a moment to remember the choices that life offers us. The title of this poem should give away it’s source, I came across it when I saw the movie by the same name.
Archives for 2010
Reaching for Gold
On Monday, Dec 28, I checked my American Airlines frequent flyer balance for the first time in ages and clicked on the elite qualifying information maybe for the first time ever… I discovered that I was one flight segment away from Gold status. For all you serious and jaded world travelers, I’m sure this sounds like no big deal since you easily reach Platinum status every year. Not me. Not yet.
A Southern Style New Year’s Day
Black-eyed peas symbolize good luck and prosperity. Some believe that the black-eyed peas represent the “coins,” while the winter greens they’re often served with represent the “dollars.” Eating them together on New Year’s Day is supposed to guarantee many of both in the year to come.