Wow, it's been a long and winding road since I wrote about the pumpkins. Turkey day has come and gone, Santa has made his yearly trip around the world, Dick Clark almost dropped the ball on New Year's and the Easter Bunny has gone went and hopped down the bunny trail... I really only wanted to say "...

DUDE!!!!!!! :D :pharoah: :yimusa: :bow: \:D/ :thumbwink: :reading01: :naughtygrin: :congrats: :pirate: :reading: :link: :mrgreen: :) :-P :lol: :wink: :yessir: :yimdance: Hyker, I've always known you've had it in you! Of all the humor writers I know, you are my favorite! (of course you're the only hu...

March Snows

Where is the sweet spring?
instead of winter's song sang
snow up the ying yang

Red Sky at Night

fierce red clouds billow
evening summer sky burns black
day embers grow cold

and consternation

Thanks Mlou and JB, it's not going to get about zero today here in Minnesota. I love life in a northern town.

I'm with JB Mlou, you must tell your Li'l Abner story.

I like that last lane 'Blick, a heartbreak always feels like forever... At least until you fall in love again.

No, do tell us Mlou.

January

Crystal cold still night
Homes exhale plumes of white breath
The depth of winter

Jill, I like the eyes avatar. Very mysterious... Sorry Mudge, didn't mean to break into in your blog.

That's nice JB. I like that almost as much as I like your avatar. Of course Mlou's haiku shines like always

Thanks Mlou! I see your haiku's are as beautiful and lyrical as ever...

Trapped Koi

A fleck of orange
Darts under foot, under ice
Where do you come from?

It sounds expensive, and your vet does need to work on his bedside manner, but I think he would not have been joyful unless he thought this could be cured, so all in all, it is good new Hiss. I know the money is tight and this hits you at a bad time, but money is like the tide. It goes in, it goes o...

I just want to say that, man, I love that avatar Xcheck...Can I get that in a poster somewhere do you think?

I came across this picture of a Word Tripper photographed in the arms of another when I was surfing the internet. I won't say who it is but you'll notice that the canine in question bears a striking resemblance to a certain favorite pet that has recently under gone surgery and the other shown bears ...

That's great Hiss, I really hope KC continues to improve...

It's kind of funny, how life flows in synchronicity all around us. I've been reading the last Dark Tower book by Stephen King in my typically slow fashion. I guess it's been about a month now. What does this have to do with Hiss in Hades? Glad you asked. I've been using a book marker for a few weeks...

"Kayla the Wonder Pig"? Dare I ask what or who that is Mudge? A real pot bellied pig perchance?

hmmm, I've been wanting to do a short about a haunted house... Maybe this will be the germ of an idea I need. Must ponder this and eat more M&M's...

OK Hiss, maybe some of that Sox luck will rub off on KC eh? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you...

Mlou, that's terrible news, I'm sad to hear you're missing one of your kitties. I'll also put in a word to the patron saint of pets for your Grady too...

Hang in there Hiss, dogs have amazing recuperative powers. If he isn't 'riddled' with the ugly 'C' word I bet he'll be right as rain in no time. BTW, he looks like a beautiful dog. Reminds me of my childhood doggy, Snoopy. Snoopy was a German Shorthaired Pointer, and man did I love that dog. And BTW...

Richard I read and loved your book. It was both highly factual and a good read, and the time you took to research in preparation before you started writing was very evident. I will go to Amazon and see what I can do...

All hail, the king of canned pasta! Well done Twist!

Hiss, I truly hope that it turns out to be simple and something easily repairable. What kind of dog is KC? How old is he? I know what you mean about leaving your pet at the vet's office. You know it is best for them to have to leave them there over night, but how can you explain that to them when th...

Hey Hyker, that's a great start! You got to finsh this... I just hope for Goob's sake there isn't a cliff near by...