Monthly Archives: September 2022

No Shame

Posted on September 30, 2022 by joefingas

I am tight lipped today. Nothing is going as planned. This guy I’ve known for over 30 years, he’s always had problems, with people, getting along. Thought it was something he couldn’t help. But, this past 6 months, observing him … Continue reading →

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Somehow

Posted on September 28, 2022 by joefingas

I know what must be done. And I’m going to do it.

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When I Was A Kid

Posted on September 27, 2022 by joefingas

I liked to draw. Make up stories. Characters. Sing Songs. Write Songs. My brother, Dan, used to rock back and forth on the day bed in our front room, marking time for whatever tune we had coming out of our … Continue reading →

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Am I Lost?

Posted on September 26, 2022 by joefingas

Where am I going? I know where I want to be. I’m glad I’m leaving here, I’m glad. No hard feelings. No, that’s not really true. But what can I do? Not much, I’m telling you. I’m listening to a … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on September 23, 2022 by joefingas

This podcast guy. He calls it, “The process.” And he says, “In order to be truly successful, a person has to enjoy the process.” Other folks I know, they call it “the journey.” For me it’s “the ride.” That’s why … Continue reading →

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Let My Mind Run Free

Posted on September 22, 2022 by joefingas

Woke up late/Gonna let my mind run free/Woke up late/Gonna let my  mind run free/I’m at the gate/Gonna see what there is to see. I’m a man/And that means I have done wrong/I’m a man/You know that means I have … Continue reading →

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Roll With It

Posted on September 21, 2022 by joefingas

Just going along with what’s happening this a.m. Felt like sleeping late though I’m sure I have a lot to do. I’ve got a tail light problem with my car but I’ve plenty of toilet paper… what one has to … Continue reading →

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October Is Coming In Eleven Days

Posted on September 20, 2022 by joefingas

Like most people living here, I’m ready for the refreshment of soft nights and clear afternoons. Walked six miles yesterday basking in the promise of paradise. I see it in the trees. I feel it on my skin. The voice … Continue reading →

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A Turn For The Worse

Posted on September 16, 2022 by joefingas

After so many years of nodding acquaintance/It’s getting to the point/I can’t hide anymore/And I’m quite aware you’re losing all patience/Still, I beg of you, wait/till you find what’s in store Yes, my advice is to/leave with a blessing/Coz, if … Continue reading →

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Sycophant (Brown Nose) Blues

Posted on September 15, 2022 by joefingas

1. Alright, alright/No need to get uptight/Okay, whatever you say/Whatever you say/Okay, okay. 2. I tell you what/you want to hear/Act like I believe/what you think I believe/You want me to boo/You want me to cheer/Whatever you want/you’ll get from … Continue reading →

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