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About Sparrow/Watson

Writer of tributes, poems, travels and observations of life

It’s All About Michael

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Conrad Murray’s standing trial in the Michael Jackson case; It appears that he is not a MD pillar. Did Michael off himself or did foul play cause his death? The trial is bound to be a national Thriller. – Was … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU SH*TING ME?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

The news is getting worse with time; Sometimes we get too pissed to rhyme.  Headlines:       Are you sh*ting me?  Our fiscal year ends Friday and our elected representatives are politicking, brinksmanshiping, threatening another government shutdown as the Disaster Relief … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Next Hike?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: I thought you brought the map! Just in case you are thinking of camping and hiking, Keep something in mind if you can; Bring supplies for two years if you’re planning to go Near the border of Iraq and Iran. Money: … Continue reading →

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Poker Ponzi?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Our embassy opens in Tripoli soon, With rebels just catching their breath. To inspire them, we’ve put up a banner that says, ‘Give me Libya or give me death’ – A waiter’s attention is oft hard … Continue reading →

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Metta World Peace? Give Me A Break!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Let’s start with a drug deal gone terribly wrong For some skanky drug dealers in far off Hong Kong. A ton of cocaine was in boxes, bags, hoses, Which is better than finding it up our … Continue reading →

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The Good News

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 We went looking for some good news as the paper we perused, Determined we could make a happy rhyme. We looked in every section from the headlines to Op/Ed And here’s the best of all that … Continue reading →

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State of the States

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 As we shuffle through the news in USA Today, We find things are disturbing on this bright September day.  – Texas is a state where things are looking dire; They’re dealing with an awful drought and … Continue reading →

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Only 104 Shopping Days ’til Christmas

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Thank you all for a record viewing weekend and your nice comments about our 911 tributes.  Now back to something lighter. Monday, September 12, 2011 You know that Rick Perry was once a big Dem.? Now as governor of Texas, he … Continue reading →

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“Is Stephanie Alright?” – A 9/11 Experience

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Sunday, September 11, 2011                                                                        By Bob Sparrow      I was awakened by a phone call at around 6:20 a.m. on September 11, 2001.  It was my mother-in-law from Minnesota; she asked, “Is Stephanie alright?”  I said something like, “I guess so, why?”  … Continue reading →

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American Jobs Act 1 Scene 1

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Friday, September 9, 2011 Our president spoke harshly to Congress last night; Half applauded, while the other half groaned. Obama’s determined to create and save jobs, Top priority is saving his own. – It’s going the way of vinyl records … Continue reading →

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