Technically Speaking
Technically Speaking
May 27, 2024
I went shopping yesterday.
I always wondered if I could lift $200 worth of groceries.
I no longer worry if I can.
I went to the local mall within walking distance.
The mall was open.
The shops were closed.
By not driving my car, I have lost 35 pounds this year.
My old clothes are back in style.
Because I cannot afford new clothes.
I have a single deck of cards.
Someone asked what that was.
Now they know how to play gin rummy.
I count my pennies.
The new ones are made of zinc, not copper.
I lose money by wasting my time on such efforts.
Today, I had the day off from my two jobs.
I sat in the park and began reading Jack London’s, “To Build a Fire”.
I now have skills not useful where I live.
I discovered a week old newspaper in the trash.
The news was new to me, although boring.
Only the crossword puzzle held my attention.
Technically speaking, I was born 50 years too late.
Technically speaking, I tapped out when TV tuned in.
Technically speaking, I miss not missing so many things.
I covet afternoon World Series games via transistor radios.
I would forfeit 24 hour cable news to regain the former.
I could listen to British Invasion music for the first time again.
I definitely would enjoy Star Wars as a 12 year old again.
I may even exchange a week of my life
For a day of stickball and a Davy Crockett hat.
Technically Speaking of course.