Daily Archives: October 28, 2017

davidbrucehaiku: beautiful leaves

Posted on October 28, 2017 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/autumn-autumn-leaves-dobong-2789234/ *** BEAUTIFUL LEAVES *** Dying leaves turn red One must suffer in order To be beautiful *** NOTE: The French is Il faut souffrir pour être belle. Like many sayings, there is an element of truth in it, but … Continue reading →

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davidbrucehaiku: YOUNG FEMALE MODEL QUALIFICATIONS

Posted on October 28, 2017 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/model-girl-woman-female-young-2890152/ *** YOUNG FEMALE MODEL QUALIFICATIONS *** Qualifications: A butt and boobs that don’t sag And a pretty face *** NOTE: Yes, these are real qualifications. Lack of shyness is another real qualification.

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David Bruce: Competition Anecdotes

Posted on October 28, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Early in his ice dancing career, Christopher Dean skated with Sandra Elson. Once, they won a bronze medal in Czechoslovakia, while Russian skater Andrei Bukin and his wife won the silver. After the medal-award ceremony, Mr. Bukin, who knew little … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: William Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra”: A Retelling in Prose — Act 3, Scene 7

Posted on October 28, 2017 by davidbruceblog

— 3.7 — Near Mark Antony’s camp in Actium, Cleopatra and Enobarbus were speaking. “I will talk straight with you — don’t doubt it,” Cleopatra said. “But why, why, why?” “You have spoken against my being in these wars, and … Continue reading →

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