Monthly Archives: August 2014

The term “oldster” irritates me, probably because it is supposed to represent that stratum of society of which I am now a member. The word sounds demeaning, at least to me, perhaps because it is the polar opposite of the … Continue reading →

The Sun Coming and Going… Sometimes we need music that stimulates the spirit so that we want to dance, sing, or shout with joy together with those we love. Then there are those times we are so overcome by the … Continue reading →

I don’t know why I have become so utterly fascinated by the television shows, HOARDERS and DOOMSDAY PREPPERS. I can say only that as someone who is mildly OCD in terms of caring for my own home, I see the … Continue reading →

In the world of fashion for men, I’m pretty sure that I would be considered a genuine country bumpkin. As someone who was born and raised in Northwest Indiana, I’ve kept what I’d like to call a down-to-earth, practical view … Continue reading →

JB’s Coffee Cake   I worked a long time to get the proportions and flavors right for this recipe.  Everyone seems to love the results. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a large rectangular cake pan. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading →

SPINACH SQUARES 4 T butter 3 eggs 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 10-oz. pkgs chopped frozen spinach (thawed and well drained) 1 lb. grated Monterey Jack cheese (or combination of your favorite cheeses) 1/4 … Continue reading →

There was a time during the history of our country when scaffolds were used to display people, who were for sale. This practice was accepted across much of our nation, even just 151 years ago. “Good Christian folks” deluded themselves … Continue reading →

ON RETIREMENT I’ve been retired now for ten years but remember that in 2004 I was worried about whether I had saved enough and invested enough to make it into “old age,” which, by the way, keeps leaping about ten … Continue reading →

My sister Connie (February 12, 1953 – May 8, 2011) would have turned 61 This year.  She was always proud of sharing her birthday with Abraham Lincoln.  She is in my thoughts today, and I think she would appreciate the poem I … Continue reading →