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A Rocker and a Cigar

I may not be happy with the way things are, I may express dissatisfaction In my local bar, But I refuse to burn down my street in extreme reaction to some civil distraction-- seems to me somewhat bizarre. I must take care of business in my own neighborhood, Being no part of any fringe faction. Give me a rocker and a cigar And let me live in peace Trying to do what is right As every good citizen should! Written August 14, 2022 [or, perhaps, a Rhyme!]

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/16/2022 11:55:00 PM

I think you understand the term simple pleasures "Give me a rocker and a cigar And let me live in peace"

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/17/2022 8:05:00 AM

I do, indeed, Caren. And, I don't require much to maintain my happiness!

Michael Tor

Date: 8/14/2022 10:25:00 PM

Milton I'm with you on that. I will bring the Cuban Cigars and join you for a smoke and a glass of ice cold tea...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2022 8:28:00 AM

Sounds like a fine idea, Michael. I'm not a smoker. I had to give that up, but I'll join you with the ice cold tea!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/14/2022 8:33:00 PM

Aw, Milt. You can't be a true man of the left if you won't 'blow it up.' Welcome to the Conservatives Club. lol. (Don't worry. No fringe members, No Trump, and No Talk Show Bloviaters either. Just real conservatives with real values. You'd fit right in). :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2022 8:29:00 AM

GW, I'm a fiscal conservative, but in all else, I'm a liberal progressive and proud of it! Surely you know that! I'd fit into a Conservatives Club about like a dog fits in at a cat fight! OTOH, you are perfectly welcome to join us anytime you wish.