Monthly Archives: October 2020

On tortilla chips, melted cheese drips during National Nachos Day (November six).

With ingredients mixed and that smack the lips, Ignacio Anaya created this dish. Named after his nickname, nachos are so delish. Deals on this meal for this day may exist.

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Many a veteran, brave men and brave women are worth rememberin’. On November eleven:

They are recognized since they fought for our rights, and to protect others’ lives, they risked their own lives. When a threat did arise, they’re on the front lines. Thanks to those who’ve served and for your sacrifice.

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In its 10/23/2020 issue, Orangevale View published my poem “Halloween 2020”.

It’s on page 5, and can be found via the following link: Click to access issue-20-vol-13-10.23.pdf-final.pdf

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Scouts’ horror: kids near torture, sorcerer looks forward to their getting warmer.

This poem is based on a cartoon by Joe Lennon. The link to it deserves to be mentioned: http://facebook.com/photo?fbid=3875365339159051&set=a.347820785246875 And this cartoon (shared by Rock Jocelyn) features a witch (green like a goblin).

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A painter’s parent also paints. Red paint dripped on the parent’s jeans.

Maybe these two people share the same artistic genes.

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Halloween 2020 is a chance to change identity. Who or what to be is asked by many.

Some options: Wonder Woman, Enola Holmes, RBG, Black Panther, Baby Yoda, a Disney fantasy, a creature, meme, icon (or celebrity), one that thrills or inspires creativity.

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In its 10/9/2020 issue, Orangevale View published my poem “Vote”.

It’s on page 5, and can be found via the following link: Click to access issue-19-vol-13-10.9.20-FINAL.pdf

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