A mystery with so many turns you feel like you’re in a maze, but there is a satisfactory end. Two bigger-than-life personalities matched perfectly. An unforgettable wedding that will have people talking for years. Not because of the Gaelic island setting or the $3,000 wedding cake or hell-raising pranks of the groomsmen, among other memorable sights and events. But because a murder happened during the wedding celebration. Who done it? You will eventually know, as each chapter alternates primarily among four key characters – the bride, the bridesmaid, the plus-one, the wedding planner, and the best man. A few interspersed chapters are told in the third person. The lively writing and well-developed characters make for a good read as well. Of all the weddings that have been going on this year, this is one not to miss. No RSVP needed.
“Sunny Side-Up” Pancakes
Pineapple centered,
Egg yolk impersonation;
Makes the day sunny.
Happy Easter
Every year goes by,
Period of reflection,
Culminates in peace.
A ‘Nuff Said Series: Madame Bovine
Part 1: The Provincial Moo
“Mmmm”
Part 2: The Moove
“Mmmhmm”
Part 3: Moonstruck
“Mooo”
Part 4: Miss Steak (Mistake)
“Yum”
[Note: A take on Madame Bovary – several film adaptations have been made based on Gustave Flaubert’s 1850 novel, Madame Bovary: Provincial Manners]
Cow Cuddle
Cry you a puddle,
Limited human huddle,
So you cow cuddle.
It’s the next be(a)st thing,
Temporary bovine fling,
Right for Covid spring.
My Brother’s Other Keeper
[sequel to My Brother’s Keepers]

Image: Cabana Boy
Littlest one got missed,
Jiji is one of the pack;
He can melt hearts too.
Jiji loves to sleep,
But he has a strange craving—
He tends to eat grass.
Mooman likes to cuddle,
Marmalade enjoys eating,
Case scares easily.
What about Babee?
She is special to the cats–
By annoying them.

Image: Cabana Boy
My Brother’s Keepers

Image: Cabana boy
Mooman and Babee,
Marmalade and Case Henley,
Great at melting hearts.
[cats Mooman (top left), Case Henley (left), and Marmalade (right), and Babee, the dog]
Lovers’ Lane
Not always a straight path,
Sometimes the road forks as an aftermath,
Two different ways to go inevitably,
Either together or separately,
But memories will linger,
Some remaining forever,
Maybe even changing over time,
With thoughts becoming more sublime,
Until fondness wins over pain,
While walking down Lovers’ Lane.
Full Circle
First day you brought joy,
Sweet child of the universe,
Your last day sorrow.
In between fun times
Mixed with mischief and good deeds,
Crushed to see you go.
Death
Inevitable,
The Reaper comes to say, Yo,
It’s time to go.
Irreversible,
Here one day, the next the last,
The presence now passed.
Unconditional,
No do-overs or returns,
This means permanence.
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