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About Sparrow/Watson

I am a co-founder of redposey.com and specialize in writing humorous roasts, tributes and poems, all in rhyme.

LIVING ON THE FACE OF THE SUN

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Eight months of the year I live in Paradise, otherwise known as Scottsdale, Arizona.  Contrary to popular belief, it does get cold here in the winter – we’ve had a freak snowfall most every year – … Continue reading →

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THE ICE AGE

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

I love history – both generally and specifically as it relates to our family.  Last year when I was studying some of the Sparrow history I was fascinated to learn that our grandparents were married the same week that the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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WHY CAN’T POLITICIANS TAKE A CUE FROM “THE ACTOR”?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Don’t worry, Joe, we’re all nodding off. Well, we’re getting closer to casting the Republican primary vote, Romney or Santorum? One’s the victor, one’s the goat. As for Obama, he is confident, even with Biden as his Veep, His … Continue reading →

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GUNS AND ROSES: THE CHINESE EDITION

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Is that a bulge in your purse or are you happy to see me? The latest trend, it seems, is women owning guns, They’re buying up firearms and ammo by the tons. Some are shooting for the pleasure and … Continue reading →

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VALENTINE’S DAY: IT’S NOT ABOUT THE CARD

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By:  Suzanne Sparrow Watson Each year, due to family birthdays, my husband and I are usually on a road trip on Valentine’s Day.  This means we have been able to be with family on this “day of love”, which is … Continue reading →

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