Monthly Archives: June 2014

Anyone training a dog knows perfectly well that a system of verbal praise, petting, and little snacks is necessary to achieve the best results. My dog Dudley is no exception. When he’s bouncing around the back yard chasing squirrels, playing … Continue reading →

Here are some places where my new book, Growing Old in America: Notes from a Codger, can be purchased: CreateSpace Books:   https://www.createspace.com/4842713   Amazon.com as a paperback:   http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Old-America-Notes-Codger/dp/1500101990/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402947361&sr=1-2&keywords=growing+old+in+America%3ANotes+from+a+Codger   Amazon as a Kindle Book:   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRO5IO2   I … Continue reading →

                            My sister Connie lived in a very private world, usually keeping people, even those closest to her, at a respectful distance, not because she didn’t love them, but rather because she felt that any problems she might be carrying should … Continue reading →