Tag: memory

• I Talk Funny Sometimes (But Not as Much as I Would Like to Anymore)

  Tonight, I watched the HBO special “Talking Funny.” I felt like I was eavesdropping on the after-work conversation between Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Louis C.K. and Ricky Gervais. The first thing that struck me is the fact that all four of these guys seemed to be a little uneasy with themselves, almost self-conscious about the…

  Marlene Kelly

  April 27, 2011

  Comedy, Entertainment, Personal Development, Self Growth

  Bill Cosby, bit, chris rock, comedian, comedy, craft, fear, hbo, holy grail, humor, jerry seinfeld, joke, laughter, louis c.k., marlene kelly, memory, monty python, ricky gervais, stand up, Steve Martin, talking funny, writing

• Chippee Is Off the Old Block

  When I saw your scruffy face on the shelter’s website I thought you were the one. A virtual match connecting you to me, You busy little bee. Your golden hair and your button nose Imprinted in my memory. One simple picture, one slightly too-perky name. A sign, a wish, a silent hope That you would…

  Marlene Kelly

  October 4, 2010

  Personal Development, Poetry, Self Growth

  abandoned, abandonment, animal, bespoken, Chippee, depression, dog, marlene kelly, memory, PAWS Chicago, pet, Poetry, shelter