Ron Collins

The Warmth of a Quilt

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Ron Collins, posted in Memoir

My Patchwork Quilt Sentimental lady. Perhaps this attribute best describes the lady he loves. Of all her charming qualities, which are many, this is one of her best. Memorabilia accumulated over forty years still lives in boxes, stuffed in closets, attics and under beds, which supports this fabulous quality. As a result, recent efforts of … Continue reading The Warmth of a Quilt

Fox Urine Muses

September 9, 2020September 8, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Humor, Memoir, Muses

“Stupid squirrels!” I say to myself, as I notice once again, they are ruining my Palm trees. Okay, maybe I used a few stronger and manly words. But the point here is they ARE ruining my prized trees. These breeding machines love the burlap type material found on Palm trees. The mangy fur balls use … Continue reading Fox Urine Muses

Fox Urine Muses-Watch for it Tomorrow

September 8, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Memoir

“Stupid squirrels!” I say to myself, as I notice once again, they are ruining my Palm trees. To be continued.....

My Fight with an Old Man

August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Humor, Memoir, Muses

“I will refuse to let you inside me until the day I die!” I shout, with fists clinched, realizing the contradiction in that statement.

My Favorite Destination

July 27, 2020July 26, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Memoir, My Home Town

This is the first story of a series called My Hometown

Covid circa 1964

July 17, 2020July 16, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Memoir, Muses

What would Covid have been like in 1964 when I was 10 years old?

Masks

July 4, 2020July 3, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Memoir, Muses

To be a mask-wearer, or not to be, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The consequences of a stray sneeze Or to take Arms against a Sea of Covid. Okay, I will admit. I’m no Shakespeare. But it is interesting for me to watch the two factions at work … Continue reading Masks

Marital Problems

June 24, 2020June 23, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Humor, Memoir, Muses

I have a hot wife. I hate to admit this, but we are going through a rough patch in our marriage. “Say what?” I imagine you are thinking to yourselves, as my wife and I have been happily married for over forty years. “With a hot wife, just work through it, you idiot,” my guy … Continue reading Marital Problems

The Barber Shop- Fathers Day Edition

June 19, 2020June 18, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Humor, Memoir, Muses

Placing a piece of gum in my mouth, I recognize it is not just any ordinary gum. The wrapper is bright yellow, and the flavor is as vibrant as the wrapper. Once this delightful stick touches my tongue, flavors of banana, pineapple and yes, maybe even a tinge of peach explode in my mouth. Ah, … Continue reading The Barber Shop- Fathers Day Edition

Happiness

June 13, 2020 by Ron Collins, posted in Humor, Memoir, Muses

I am looking at a blank screen, determined to write something today about happiness. The year is 2020 and it is not even half over. The pundits have already declared this the worst year in modern history. So much unhappiness is in our world. I try to watch the news and it makes me feel … Continue reading Happiness