Author Archives: Robert Hubbard

You may wonder and I wonder myself, why I sit at the Marina with a cup of tea and a bagel for a while each day. On the surface, there is nothing much to see. A few people pass by, bundled up or not as per the weather. A dog or two leap and playContinue reading “Taking Things on Faith”

I glanced up and out the window, noticing the bright blue sky, the still air, the quiet, the peace…a vague promise of spring fully upon us now. Wee creatures are calm yet, readying themselves for the joyful noise of going about a regular season’s business. On my precious, last season installed, flora the buds areContinue reading “March 12, 2021”

There’s proof enough time does exist,each dub follows lub,each tok echoes tik.Why worry myself to sickwhich direction the clock takes?Each additional day wakes,groggy with the last evening’s drunkas I am,wondering:Why is the furniture broken?Who is that man?Is there anything for breakfast?

March 3, 2021 Today is one of the most delicious of days. A warm sun, a hesitant breeze…disappearing snow. Carl Sandburg wrote of the snow hiding in the bushes? I believe. Sadly, I don’t remember enough of the poem to find it anywhere for a re-read. Yes, the snow has receded to that point ofContinue reading “Spring and the Old Man’s Fancy”

March 2, 2021 Being alive, having that experience was amusing twice this morning. It rubbed off on me, changed me a tiny bit. I used up some of my remaining freshness by laughing. I gained another laugh line. I am less young and smooth than I was before this morning. What happened to cause this?Continue reading “The Glass Blower’s Cheeks”

February the Last Day It isn’t May yet but, if you notice, creatures are already acting funny. I saw a couple birds who must have evaded quarantine when they returned from wherever. Perhaps they were tired of the B and S of Covid compliance suggestions, tired of endless Netflix viewing and came home early. IContinue reading “A Nudge and Smile”

February 26, 2021 Some remarks made about Canada are wishful thinking in part but also a bit more than half true. Folks are more polite here, they do say “excuse me” and “oh, I am sorry” an awful lot more than other places I have been. Why this should be happening in a country thatContinue reading “Changing Your Mind”

February 22, 2021 I haven’t commented in a little while. The vagarious world has continued apace, still spinning, still flying toward Wherever. There is still war, pestilence and cheap plastic everything. Whew. The upsy-downy world is heading toward the endplace, if there is one. There is one for us wiggly things, so I think EarthContinue reading “Wherever, Whatever, Whomever”

February 18, 2021 Dear God; 1a) I am nearly seventy years of ageand began functioning as an adultat age thirteen. How many climaxeshave I had? (I lost count)and1b) How many more are there in the box? 2a) How much credit do I have forthe good deeds so far done?and2b) Must I continue banking credits orContinue reading “Questions For God”

February 17, 2021 My so-called Valentine,misguided valentine…you hurt me deep,to the heart. My looks are…laughable?Those words aren’t…affable,you hurt me deep,to the heart… No, my figure sure ain’t Greekand you should think, before you speak,have a heart!Don’tsay another word,if, you want room and board.Shush! Little Valentine,please….Val en tine’s hadhis day. Haha. My contribution to ‘cancel culture’.Continue reading “Robert’s Funny Valentine”