Neal Saye

Challenges

Staying Alive 🎶

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Neal Saye

The mid-summer heat is incredible down here in my Savannah, Georgia—as it seems to be in much of our weathered nation.

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Real Feel of 114? Seriously?

On early morning walks (it’s far too hot for me to walk midday), I have noticed one resilient plant that seems to not only survive in this oppressive heat and brutal sunshine, but actually to THRIVE.

Crepe Myrtle

“Some plants perform best when the heat is on; Crape Myrtles revel in the sun and heat. They are summer show-offs. In full bloom this beautiful shrub/tree radiates color, sporting a full head of crinkled, “crepe” like blooms in various shades.” aldenlane.com

May we follow crepe myrtle’s exemplary leadership in this very hot time in our nation.

It’s dangerously hot, but we will stay alive!

Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling?

Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling? 7/21/25

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Neal Saye

I’m moaning this Monday over an incredible injustice that happened recently near me here in South Georgia.

The librarian in the middle of the photo below, Lavonnia Moore, was fired from her position at the Pierce County Library.

“Why?” you ask.

Lavonnia oversaw a patron-led display of children’s books with the theme “Color Our World.” One book on display, When Aiden Became a Brother, features a beautifully loving trans young person.

I went to our local library, found the book, sat down with Robert and read it.

A heartfelt rendering of love, care and acceptance.

Here’s a link to an article about the firing injustice:

South Georgia library manager fired for trans-inclusive display

Add a link to another article about common sense folks who are trying to reverse the decision.

https://share.google/ZQYpEC31wmqtKuA7G

May our artists, poets, librarians, and readers continue to have freedom in these troubled United States.

Shhh … Silent Sunday

Shhh … Silent Sunday. 7/27/25

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Neal Saye

My Saturday Evening Post

My Saturday Evening Post: 7/26/25 “Does?”

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Neal Saye

Does?

And that’s my Saturday Evening Post.

Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 7/25/25

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. My favorite summer lunch: simple Tomato Sandwich with vine-ripe tomatoes, accompanied by mayo, thinly sliced Vidalia onions, and a sprinkling of fresh thyme, salt and pepper.

Oh my GOODness!

2. Going to Tybee Island Post Theater to see grandson Daniel’s final Savannah play before heading off to musical theatre college in the fall.

Granddaughter Madison, ex-wife Donna, along with HR and me waiting for the show to begin.

Daniel played the part of Jack (as in Jack and the beanstalk) in Into the Woods.

Daniel with his girlfriend Amalie, who was the lead actress (the Baker’s Wife) in the play.

3. I know I say this often, but what a blessing air-conditioning is. I know it’s very hot in many, many places, but here in Savannah the heat is exacerbated by ridiculously thick humidity.

Weekend:

But as Marjorie Taylor Greene says, there’s no climate crisis!

4. The ability to lift my coffee cup up to my mouth each morning. What a blessing!

5. Our overly photographed kitty cat Benny.

May you have an Overpopulation of Good this last weekend in July.

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The Artful Dodger, Unexpected Art

“The Artful Dodger“ #27

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Neal Saye

A blog category about finding “art” in unexpected places and situations

So Robert and I were driving down the Truman Parkway here in Savannah the other day, minding our own business, when I casually looked out the passenger-side window and saw this.

Well actually, I “saw” nothing at first and started to look away, again casually, when a thunderous shout/scream reverberated through our little vehicle.

“WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? TAKE A PICTURE—IT’LL LAST LONGER!”

Two things happened next. First, I quickly took another picture.

Second, before I glanced at the second photo, I nervously chuckled in my terror, remembering the famous Pee-wee Herman line.

The Chuckle Changed to Chagrin as I saw the bright, angry lightning pulse through the … the … the creature’s laughing mouth. See it?

“Robert!” I yelled. “Do you see him? We must leave this place! It harbors horror! Drive faster!”

HR took his eyes off the road for a second, long enough to give me a here-we-go-again stare, a stare one might bequeath a pitiful child or, perhaps, Pee Wee Herman.

“He was there. I saw him,” I countered.

But by that time the furtive creature had made his way into the words.

We rode the rest of the way home in silence.

One-Word Wednesday

One-Word Wednesday 7/23/25

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Neal Saye

“Green”

Green Beans from yesterday‘s trip to Davis Produce here in Savannah

“What’s that in the little green bowl?” you may be asking.

Great question.

HR is so squeamishly picky about his green beans that I have to make 100% sure that NO STRING OR HINT OF STRINGINESS is left behind.

I tried to tell him that’s what his teeth are for, but “Oh no,” he screeches, “Neal, green bean strings are not food!”

See what I have to put up with?

Challenges

“Heirloom-ed”: Daily Squares — Simply Red

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Neal Saye

This morning Robert and I visited our favorite local produce stand here in Savannah, Davis Produce.

“What was your Prettiest Purchase?” you ask.

Easy.

The Heirloom Sweet Bell Peppers!

https://thesquaresofb.com/2025/07/22/simply-red-22/

How Has It Come to This?

Tuesday Toxicity

Posted on July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 by Neal Saye

I find it increasingly difficult to look at the news—from any source—these days. Trump’s Toxic Totalitarianism is literally day by day destroying the soul and self of what used to be the United States.

I feel that we MUST speak out against this administration’s resolve to annihilate our democracy.

A few headlines today …