Tina Rae Collins
Author, Proofreader, and Copy Editor
Growing Old
Your heart is beating slow;
Your cheeks no longer glow.
Your bones are getting thin,
And when you laugh you're peein'.
Your veins are popping out;
You have a bit of gout;
Your eyes are growing dim;
You've lost your vigor 'n' vim.
Your teeth are cracked and stained,
And oh the weight you've gained!
Your sugar is quite high,
And death is drawing nigh.
But if you are concerned,
Then here's what I have learned:
Nutrition is a key
To your longevity.
More sleep will buy you time,
And make you feel sublime.
Essential oils are great—
Have sex and meditate!
Be sure to walk and run,
And try to get some sun;
Drink water to your fill--
And pop another pill!
And then, as I am told,
You'll gracefully grow old--
And linger all alone
In yon fair nursing home.
Tina Dozier
January 5, 2008
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Needing good books for your young readers? Check out my "Emily" series. Intriguing, witty, suspenseful 100-page novels set in the mid-1900s in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, these books delight young readers while subtly and gently teaching a moral lesson about honesty, good judgment, prejudice, faith, and more. Best for readers from 7 to 13 years of age.
If you already have these books, maybe you will be interested in the books mentioned below.
"I can't believe I'm so interested in the lives of CHICKENS!"
That's what Lucy H said when she started reading Tales from the Coop. Want to find out what she found to cause her to also say that this is my best book ever? Check it out here: Tales from the Coop by Tina Collins and James Johnson--you won't believe the adventures and antics these chickens get caught up in; but they learn some valuable lessons, and so will your young reader.
Stop the World and Get off for a Little While
If you've been through a divorce you will identify with the woman in When Angels Cry. This is a fictional account of a real divorce. You know the heartache. You know the misery. You know the rage. You know the insanity. Take a break from reality, relax with a cup of hot chocolate, and get lost in someone else's troubles. You know it'll make you feel at least a little bit better to know you aren't alone. Escape now: When Angels Cry
Need Something to Read in the Bathroom?
What About Brian is a collection of twenty spiritual articles that can usually be read in one "sitting." Some titles are "Broken Salmon," "A Cookie Cutter World," and "Standing in a Deep, Dark Pit." This book makes a great gift for a sick or shut-in friend. Read one of the articles now: What About Brian
Need Old Handwritten Sermons or Articles Made Electronic?
I know most of us have handwritten material that we wish we had on our computer but are too lazy or don't have the time or energy to devote to typing them up. Well, I would be happy to be of service to you in this regard. Contact me at mykentuckybooks@gmail.com for pricing.
