A FUN DAY OUT!
I had a lot of fun last weekend. My brother, Paul, and I went out to a car show in Sycamore, IL, on our bikes to […]
A boomer’s views on current events (Not political)
WHY NOT GIVE SOCIALISM A TRY?
I have been hearing this more and more recently. I don’t believe anywhere near a majority of the voters feel this way, but I worry that
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IS AMERICA STILL THE BRIGHT BEACON IT ONCE WAS?
As a child in school, I was proud when I learned about the accomplishments of my country and the actions that lead to its’ founding. I
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I’M AFRAID I MIGHT HAVE BECOME A FORMER HANDYMAN!
I look back fondly on all the household repair jobs I did with my dad, painting, plastering, plumbing, planting trees, pulling old tree stumps out, re-finishing
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FATHER’S DAY, THEN AND NOW!
According to https://www.history.com/fathers-day, the first U. S. Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972-
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JUST A MINOR /ROUTINEPROCEDURE
How often have you heard these words? I’ve muttered them many times about myself and others. Now that I have entered the over 50 age group,
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A POEM FOR MY SON WHO DIED TOO YOUNG!
HEAVENLY PEACE AS I LIE IN BED AWAITING SLEEP I THINK OF PROMISES TO KEEP I PRAY FOR LOVED ONES LONG DESEASED AND THOSE WHO RECENTLY
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FRUSTRATED BY THE COMPUTER TAKEOVER!
While I was checking my e-mail today, which I feel forced to do because so many companies and help sources insist on communicating that way, I
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
I am one of the many who believe that you can’t say too many good things about mothers. I spent last Sunday with two of the
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ARE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WORTH THE EFFORT?
As we near the end of another school year I am reminded of a topic that pops up now and then. What does it matter if
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