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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 →

   Golden Beet Salad 3 large red beets (1 2/3 lb without greens) 2 large golden beets (1 lb without greens) 1/4 cup minced shallot 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup pistachio … Continue reading →

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! These recipes came originally from Laura Calder, a French chef, who delights in the joys of French food, especially from country recipes. She can be seen on the Food Channel on FRENCH FOOD AT HOME. Her style … Continue reading →

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 →

A dear friend recently said goodbye to her dog Bubba. My friend and her husband kept a vigil hour after hour during Bubba’s final time in this world. I know how difficult it is to lose a pet. Since childhood, … Continue reading →