Monthly Archives: March 2012

DO NOT GO GENTLY … Part Two

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Please excuse me if this is brief; it’s really hard to type when you’re in traction. Just kidding. Some of you thought that was a real possibility, though, didn’t you? But I am home, safe and sound. I honestly didn’t … Continue reading →

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Do Not Go Gently…Part 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

by Suzanne Sparrow Watson A year ago, when my husband turned 70, he decided that he wanted to take up skiing again. Our last family ski trip was in 1989 and while he has occasionally waxed sentimental about skiing, I … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For The Road

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

by Bob Sparrow First, thanks to son, Jeff for the new Header – a great graphic designer if you ever need one! Next, even though we have a new name, we’re keeping our same ‘Morning News in Verse’ domain, as … Continue reading →

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Welcome to ‘A Bird’s Eye View’

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

     Yes, you’re in the right place; you don’t have a virus; well, maybe you do, but that’s a whole different subject.  This is Morning News in Verse and you are either receiving this in your email (thank you subscribers, we … Continue reading →

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SLIME, AND SLIME AGAIN

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  We’re going to need a bigger jar of Purell. They’ve discovered that the meat in our schools has “pink slime”, And slimy ex-governor “Blago” is finally in jail for his crimes. But the biggest “yuck” of all goes to … Continue reading →

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STILL DIGGING FOR THE GOOD NEWS

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: Time to Stick Our Heads in the Sand Rogue solder in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s enraged; Massacres In Syria – this whole world’s an ugly stage. But on this Tuesday morning, let’s not the bad news chase; Let’s focus on … Continue reading →

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WHERE AM I?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  We knew those “duck and cover” drills would pay off. As if we didn’t have enough on our minds these days, Solar storms are wreaking havoc in new and critical ways. Navigation systems may go down, power grids may … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Sis!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

by Bob Sparrow First and foremost, thank you Sis for last week’s wonderfully written tribute that touched my heart.  I feel so very fortunate that you are not just family, you are a true friend. Those who have lost someone very close … Continue reading →

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TRIBUTE TO A FRIENDSHIP

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Normally we post on Tuesdays and Fridays but this week is not a normal week.  Today my brother Bob has the heavy burden of delivering the eulogy at the funeral of his best friend, Don Klapperich.  … Continue reading →

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