My car’s got the gigglesIt’s happy as a lark –Because it’s got new tires?Or watched a funny park? It’s four new tires that make it happyAnd an alignment since who knows when –But what really gives it mirthIs they are filled with nitrogen! * “They’ll make the tires last longer,and to refill is longer apartContinue reading “My Car’s Got the Giggles”
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DIY Fact Checking
Yesterday Meta announced that it is quitting fact-checking “in the name of free speech.” Many media outlets and commentators are clutching their pearls at the anticipated flood of misinformation about to be released. How popular platforms’ tepid and halfhearted approach to this enterprise has impressed them so far is beyond me. The best source ofContinue reading “DIY Fact Checking”
US Haiku
POTUS has a dreamin acquiring Canadaand then Greenland too
I Think My New Sleep App’s Mistaken
I think my new sleep app’s mistakenPerhaps its early days yetBut each morning when I awakenIt’s so confident on how I am set. It tells me I sleep like a penguinLightly and on the alertShould eggs I protect be taken By predators out to subvert. Yet my history begs to differI’m known for sleeping quiteContinue reading “I Think My New Sleep App’s Mistaken”
Epiphany
Exploding lightNever yet seenBut always therewhen eyesight is keen Wandering strangersTracking a starEnd up at a mangerafter coming so far. Arising from waterBeard dripping wetHe walks from the river his pathway is set The wedding at Canain full celebratory swinghas run out of winean unthinkable thing. A guest at the partynotes all those aghastWords overContinue reading “Epiphany”
‘Twas the Twelfth Day of Christmas
He expanded his repertoireAs Parump-a-Pum-Pum grewHis unique gift to expandTwelve drummers give due. Now twelve days is upThe New Year begunEpiphany’s hereAs bright as the sun! (c) Dennis Ryle January 2025
‘Twas the Eleventh Day of Christmas
Eleven Pipers Piping?Apostles remaining, they say,After one sold his soulAnd gave his whole life away. The spot soon filled by MatthiasNo gap would last very longThe Book tells of their great venturesAnd the pipers rejoice in their song! (c) Dennis Ryle January 2025
‘Twas the Tenth Day of Christmas
Ten lords a-leapingIn such joyful festive mood.To suggest over-imbibementWould seem abundantly rude! Rather a disguise for ten commandments‘Oft displayed in halls dim and dour.Together they express the Shalom,Of joy that is meant to endure. (c) Dennis Ryle January 2025
‘Twas the Ninth Day of Christmas
Nine ladies dancing – a recurring themeWhen Spirit is broached, or so it would seem ‘Tis Spirit’s nine fruits, emerging in timeA sign of her work in a soul’s growth sublime. Love, joy and peace a-twirlingWhile Patience, kindness, and goodness Sync their pirouetteAnd faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control Complete the set with a new pas-de-trois. (c)Continue reading “‘Twas the Ninth Day of Christmas”
‘Twas the Eighth Day of Christmas
The milk of human kindnessThese eight maids bring on the scene;‘Tis the servanthood of ChristlikenessThat is central to this theme. And eight signs the core of salvationFrom ark to fresh possibility;Lay the number on its sideAnd it becomes the truth of infinity (c) Dennis Ryle December 2025
Wondering Pilgrim 