Month: August 2022

• The Pump: I Can’t Handle It

  “How does it feel?” –Bob Dylan Like A Rolling Stone For many years Bob Dylan has provided a plethora of quotes for me for use in most social situations. Armed with these literary bites, I have made something of a name for myself as a Dylanologist. Yes, I’ve read many books about Bob and I…

  patrickjegan

  August 20, 2022

  Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan Lyrics, Fictional Personal History, History, humor, Medical Center, Memories, New York City, satire, seniors, Time

  abbey road, Bard College, Beatles, Bob Dylan songs, New York City, Subterranean Homesick Blues

• The Troll Who Cried

  I began my walk to the Barnum Brook Bridge carrying an emotional load that nearly broke my already painful back. It was a warm and very muggy afternoon. There were grey clouds in the hazy sky. There were grey clouds in my mind, my soul and my heart. I was not dreading the Bridge like…

  patrickjegan

  August 9, 2022

  Adirondacks, Fables & Folklore, Fictional Personal History, Friendship, Grandson, Love, Melancholy Thoughts, Memories, Mountains and Memories, Nature, North Country Life, Starting a new life, summer

  Adirondacks, Being lonely, Fluffy, memories, Moving Away, New York City, winter

• The Pots of Potsdam

  “I sing well when I am in the toilet, here I feel more comfortable” Don’t try this here, it’s a public one. –Anon. (Google Search) Did you ever wonder where toilet bowls go to die? I have. In truth, I’ve lost many a good night’s sleep pondering such questions. If you drive the roads of…

  patrickjegan

  August 5, 2022

  Adirondacks, non-fiction, North Country Life, Real Personal History, Toilets of Potsdam

  Potsdam NY, toilets, Toilets of Potsdam