Monthly Archives: February 2022

Mirror Image

Posted on February 28, 2022 by joefingas

A piece of the tree is missing and glass is falling to the ground. It’s not my fault, not my fault, I keep saying to no one in particular. I wanted to go to the beach but it wasn’t crowded … Continue reading →

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Trust God Clean House

Posted on February 28, 2022 by joefingas
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Snap

Posted on February 26, 2022 by joefingas

I’m parked in front of my storage unit. I’m taking my time getting out of the car. I’ve nowhere I need to be for the next couple of hours. I’m stopping here to change my shirt, pick up a blanket … Continue reading →

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Watch Out

Posted on February 25, 2022 by joefingas

Watch out for folks railing about reclaiming an empire’s glory, making a country great again. Watch out when so-called leaders step up to podiums and start talking shit coz, when that happens… people die. fodder for empire… grist from the … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on February 24, 2022 by joefingas

It’s the little things. The one foot in front of the other kinda stuff. The reason for the job, the partner, the kids. I was told it was “small stuff.” I was told not to “sweat it.” I followed directions … Continue reading →

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Brakes Are Gone

Posted on February 23, 2022 by joefingas

I bought new brake pads They won’t be in till this afternoon. I have to be careful till then. I have things to do and there is distance between each task. Mileage. I have to drive slow and tap, not … Continue reading →

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Bringing It All To The Table

Posted on February 23, 2022 by joefingas
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About Face Stress Relief

Posted on February 22, 2022 by joefingas

I’m a smart ass. Sometimes I take it too far and I end up regretting what I’ve said and what I’ve done And what I:ve done is encourage others in their own smart ass behavior. I’m talking about words and … Continue reading →

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Awareness

Posted on February 21, 2022 by joefingas

Billy wanted to buy me a coffee. I was going to say no but changed my mind in the bathroom, while washing my hands. Billy had just been released from the hospital. He said, “I broke my hip. Well, actually, … Continue reading →

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Take Away My Difficulties

Posted on February 20, 2022 by joefingas

They’re gone. The problems obsessing me since 1998… They’re gone I’ve no reason for worry. This lady on a podcast is saying, “There’s no such thing as ‘One Day at a Time.’” Then she says she’s 35 years old. I … Continue reading →

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