A poem by Dr. Renaldo Recuerdo of hope and advice in the face of adversity, utilizing aphorisms and adages
Pretty Soon Now

Put me on the back burner Keep the fire turned down low Stir me slowly now and then Or I just might boil away Toss me in your catch bucket…
Brave she is And scared Delicate And strong Broken glass and rocks Surround her Battling dragons…
We are hoop dancersAt a roadside attractionWe are Westside distractionsOn a path that never ends We preheat, bake, moisten and sliceThen rub some butter on it Simple truth is our…
Splayed and Filet’d Naked and Layed Ginger and spice Soy sauce and rice Alive and yet Dead Sumptuous bodies Embalmed with wasabi Wrapped in a seaweed…
UCSC ran a contest to see who could write the “best” Ode to Santa Cruz. The winning ode would be read by Garisson Keillor during his appearance at the Santa…