Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 877 (Don’t Mess With My Monopoly Game Pieces)

I remember landing on Boardwalk, with my top hat-

Knowing that I would require Park Place, to up my bank account, that was flat.

.

I remember racing towards Go, with my racecar-

The thoughts, of an aquired $200, was not far.

.

My Scottie dog, would travel the board-

Looking for same properties, that I wanted to hoard.

.

My Battleship never seemed to fail-

To keep me moving, to keep me Out of Jail.

.

If I had enough money, I could always relax-

When my boot happened to land, on the Luxury Tax.

.

My Wheelbarrow would give me hope, when I had

to mortgage, a property-

With intentions, to buy back, is what I would eventually

see.

.

My thimble would stand tall and straight-

While escaping the highest rent, as of late.

.

At the end, of the game, my iron would hold

steadfast-

I was determined to stay in the game, until

the very last.

.

The playing pieces above are the ones that

I remember-

Back in the childhood days, from January to

December.

.

And, now I am being asked to give my

memories a new face-

To take out one, of the pieces above,

to choose and pick a replace.

.

A robot, a helicopter, a cat, a diamond ring,

or a guitar-

Will knock out, one of the above, and will become

the new Monopoly playing piece star.

.

Personally, I want to keep it the way that it is-

See no use for this updating biz.

.

Not everything has to change-

Not everything has to be put in re-arrange.

.

I remember landing on Boardwalk with my top hat-

Knowing that I would require Park Place, to up my bank account, that was flat.

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 869 (To Start Anew)

The year had been long-

Some things went right, some things went wrong.

.

So it is time, to start anew-

To step out in the yard, to notice the dew.

.

To know that your family members would have a better year-

To know that there would be many days, that would be clear.

.

To know that the country was heading in the right direction-

To know that things would get better, that much would get done.

.

To know that many would be forgiven, and peace was on the mind-

To know that lots of happiness, is what many would find.

.

Not withstanding the resolutions, that will be made-

The year of 2012, will be put behind, with certain memories that

will never fade.

.

The year had been long-

Some things went right, some things went wrong.

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 860 (Santa’s Return Home)

After Santa’s worldwide roam-

He was tired, when he got home.

.

Mrs. Santa Claus just had to get-

For him, a cup of hot chocolate.

.

And, off one boot came-

The other one ending up the same.

.

It has been a good run this year-

Santa and the reindeer, fulfilled their

mission with much cheer.

.

Not a child was missed, as Santa had

planned-

A toy for each child, was delivered all

across the land.

.

Mrs. Claus figured that Santa could use

a warm bubble bath-

She saw his tired face, she did the math.

.

So she ran him one, and urged him

to get in-

Tired muscles, on an old man, need to

be pampered now and then.

.

The reindeer needed a good rest too-

Rudolph turned his nose off, as the

season was over and through.

.

But, the elves knew that their job was

not over for long-

After a short vacation, well, the new

toy building would come along.

.

For it takes the whole year, to make

enough toys-

For all the good girls and the good boys.

.

After Santa’s worldwide roam-

He was tired when he got home.

 

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 415 (Goodfellows Toy Drive)

Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.
.
A shoe-shine boy, who
would not participate
in a Christmas delight-
Through the generosity, of
others, felt a shining bright
light.
.
For Houston Chronicle, City
Editor, George Kepple, saw
the little boy’s plight-
And, set out immediately, to
set things right.
.
He passed a hat around, to
the Houston Chronicle reporters,
in order to collect money, for the
little boy-
Yes, indeed, and then they went
out and bought him a toy.
.
Goodfellows, is the name, that this became-
And, the lives of many children, since
then, has never again been the same.
.
A toy, for every single needy child-
A strong sentence, to put it mild.
.
Christmas is for children, and Goodfellows
ensures, that the statement stands true-
It’s up to everyone, to participate, in this
wonderful program, to do as we should,
naturally do.
.
Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.

2010

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 415 (Goodfellows Toy Drive)

Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.
.
A shoe-shine boy, who
would not participate
in a Christmas delight-
Through the generosity, of
others, felt a shining bright
light.
.
For Houston Chronicle, City
Editor, George Kepple, saw
the little boy’s plight-
And, set out immediately, to
set things right.
.
He passed a hat around, to
the Houston Chronicle reporters,
in order to collect money, for the
little boy-
Yes, indeed, and then they went
out and bought him a toy.
.
Goodfellows, is the name, that this became-
And, the lives of many children, since
then, has never again been the same.
.
A toy, for every single needy child-
A strong sentence, to put it mild.
.
Christmas is for children, and Goodfellows
ensures, that the statement stands true-
It’s up to everyone, to participate, in this
wonderful program, to do as we should,
naturally do.
.
Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.

2010

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 853 (Santa Claus’ Driving Suggestions)

SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY AT THE NORTH POLE-

SO THAT THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS EVE CAN UNFOLD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AND WHILE HE PREPARES TO GET OUT ON THE ROAD-

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO EASE UP HIS LOAD!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“DON’T EVEN FATHOM THE THOUGHT TO DRINK AND DRIVE-

SO THAT ALL OF MY STOPS WILL INCLUDE PATRONS THAT ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“EVERYONE ON THIS HOLIDAY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF FUN-

AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT CAN BE UNSELFISHLY DONE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IF ONE FEELS THE DESIRE TO PARTY AND DRINK-

THEN ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS JUST SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THINK!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BE SURE TO HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME FOR ALL CONCERNED-

THE LESSON NOT TO, HAS BEEN DONE AND MANY HAVE BEEN BURNED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND STOP AT THOSE RED LIGHTS IS WHAT I’D ALSO LIKE TO SAY-

FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU’RE IN SUCH A HURRY, THAT ONE RED LIGHT ISN’T WORTH THE PAIN CAUSED BY THE SCURRY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I HAVE MANY STOPS TO MAKE AND I PLAN THEM WELL AHEAD-

I JUST DON’T JUMP IN MY SLEIGH, AND HURRY DOWN THE ROAD DIRECTLY FROM MY BED!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

” AS FAR AS ROAD RAGE THERE IS NO SOUND REASON-

TO GET ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING THIS MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“RELAX, BREATHE DEEP, AND SIMMER DOWN-

FOR THERE IS MUCH TO SEE WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY SIGHTS AND SOUNDS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“I’VE ENJOYED ALL YOUR LETTERS, E-MAILS, AND A FEW PHONE CALLS-

ALONG WITH MY EARLY VISITS WITH YOU AT THE NEIGBORHOOD MALLS!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“BUT PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL OR TEXT FROM YOUR CELL-

DON’T MAKE IT WHILE DRIVING FOR I WISH YOU STAY WELL!”

” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“TOO MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE USING CELL PHONES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY-

THOSE CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT ANOTHER PLACE OR ANOTHER TIME IS WHAT I’D HAVE TO SAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WHATEVER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CAN WAIT SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR EYES ON WHAT IS UP AHEAD-

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOUR CONCERNED SANTA CLAUS HAS SAID!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“IT’S ALSO SILLY TO WATCH TV WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-

WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HOME IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO OTHER THOUGHT AT HAND TO ADMIRE THAT SHINING STAR!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I SAY TO YOU TO DO WHAT I DO BEFORE I HEAD ON OUT-

I ALWAYS BUCKLE UP FIRST BEFORE HEADING OUT ON MY ROUTE!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“WITH ALL BUCKLED IN, THE RIDE IN MY SLEIGH, OR IN YOUR CAR WILL BE AS IT SHOULD-

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD.”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“HO! HO! HO! NOW THAT I’M FINISHED PREACHING ON THE SUBECT OF YOUR SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAY-

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET READY FOR ME, FOR I WILL BE SHORTLY ON MY WAY!”

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR INTO THE YEAR 2013-

MAY WE ALL COUNT OUR BLESSINGS THAT WILL BE ACCIDENT FREE TO BE READILY SEEN.”

(REDONE FROM 2002)

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 415 (Goodfellows Toy Drive)

Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.
.
A shoe-shine boy, who
would not participate
in a Christmas delight-
Through the generosity, of
others, felt a shining bright
light.
.
For Houston Chronicle, City
Editor, George Kepple, saw
the little boy’s plight-
And, set out immediately, to
set things right.
.
He passed a hat around, to
the Houston Chronicle reporters,
in order to collect money, for the
little boy-
Yes, indeed, and then they went
out and bought him a toy.
.
Goodfellows, is the name, that this became-
And, the lives of many children, since
then, has never again been the same.
.
A toy, for every single needy child-
A strong sentence, to put it mild.
.
Christmas is for children, and Goodfellows
ensures, that the statement stands true-
It’s up to everyone, to participate, in this
wonderful program, to do as we should,
naturally do.
.
Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.

2010

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 415 (Goodfellows Toy Drive)

Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.
.
A shoe-shine boy, who
would not participate
in a Christmas delight-
Through the generosity, of
others, felt a shining bright
light.
.
For Houston Chronicle, City
Editor, George Kepple, saw
the little boy’s plight-
And, set out immediately, to
set things right.
.
He passed a hat around, to
the Houston Chronicle reporters,
in order to collect money, for the
little boy-
Yes, indeed, and then they went
out and bought him a toy.
.
Goodfellows, is the name, that this became-
And, the lives of many children, since
then, has never again been the same.
.
A toy, for every single needy child-
A strong sentence, to put it mild.
.
Christmas is for children, and Goodfellows
ensures, that the statement stands true-
It’s up to everyone, to participate, in this
wonderful program, to do as we should,
naturally do.
.
Back in 1911, it began-
Still going on today,
bearing a strong, generous,
hand.

2010