City, City, New York City

I like the idea of including a new poem every week from The Random House Book of Poetry.  The poem for this week perfectly describes life in any big city.  So, here it is:

 

City, City

by Marci Ridlon

        I

City, city,

Wrong and bad,

Looms above me,

When I'm sad,

Throws its shadow

On my care,

Sheds its poison

In my air,

Pounds me with its

Noisy fist,

Sprays me with its

Sooty mist.

Till, with sadness

On my face,

I long to live

Another place.

        

        II

City, city

Golden-clad,

Shines around me

When I'm glad,

Lifts me with its

Strength and height,

Fills me with its

Sound and sight,

Takes me to its

Crowded heart,

Holds me so I

Won't depart.

Till, with gladness

On my face,

I wouldn't live

Another place.  

Eletelephony

For the past week, I've had one of my favorite children's poems running through my head. I feel like I should say that I want to rid this repeating poem from my mind, yet it still manages to make me laugh after 2o years.   I highly recommend "The Random House Book of Poetry for Children" for anyone with children, or the sense of humor of a child (a.k.a me).  I've enjoyed my copy for over 20 years.  I decided to share this wonderful poem with everyone.  Enjoy!

Eletelephony

by Laura E. Richards

Once there was an elephant,

Who tried to use the telephant-

No! No! I mean an elephone

Who tried to use the telephone-

(Dear me! I am not certain quite

That even now I've got it right.)

Howe'er it was, he got his trunk

Entangled in the telephunk;

The more he tried to get it free,

The louder buzzed the telephee-

(I fead I'd better drop this song

Of elephop and telephong!)

Leap with Both Feet

So, I JUST found out that one my pictures is posted on National Geographic's "Your Shot" page. I can't explain how excited I am that my picture was picked.  This also means that my photo has a chance to be featured in a National Geographic Magazine.  Thanks to everyone who voted!  You can still see my picture of you go to the link below and pick "March - Week 1" 

National Geographic

The image below is the picture that was picked for the website. 

On another note, I made the transition to a MacBook.  My laptop still worked alright, but it didn't stay open without tape.  I had pieces of white athletic tape holding my screen open.  After a few weeks, the tape would begin to slide and my monitor would, very slowly, begin to fall backwards.  I have to include a picture, because my computer looked so hilarious.

My laptop was very loyal to me for the last few years, especially after being dropped (twice), but it was time for an upgrade. I had never considered getting a Mac, until my brother got one for Christmas. It was then that I began to notice how many people had Macs!  I started asking around and everyone who had a Mac, swore by them.  I've only had my MacBook for a day, but I'm beginning to see why people love them so much.  So far, I really, really like my MacBook and am very impressed with all the features.  I can honestly say that I've happy with my switch from PC to Mac.