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 […]
I’M AFRAID I MIGHT HAVE BECOME A FORMER HANDYMAN! Read More »
I mentioned in an earlier blog post that, since retirement, I was trying to get to a “respectable” range for my golf and bowling games. I
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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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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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
A POEM FOR MY SON WHO DIED TOO YOUNG! Read More »
There is always sibling rivalry. When you happen to be the fourth oldest of 4 boys in a family it can get out of hand. My
IF HE WASN’T FAMILY I WOULD HAVE… Read More »
I was working patrol on the midnight shift. At roll call we were advised that several area departments had been experiencing a rash of burglaries at
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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
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Read More »
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
ARE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WORTH THE EFFORT? Read More »
While I sit and try to relax on this Sunday afternoon a lot of things are running through my mind so I thought, “Why should I
A RANT TO START THE WEEK 05/07/2023 Read More »
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