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These old memories are record-setting

Granddaughter Emma received a record player for Christmas from one of her aunts. I wasn’t aware that records were making a comeback. I sorted through our collection and picked out a couple of them to send to her. We haven’t played them for more than 30 years. I doubt if …

It was an eventful birthday weekend

Gracie, the calico cat, has gone over to the dark side.

Test results provide best Christmas gift

We received one of the best Christmas gifts ever this year.

A bad cold coupled with shrubs that drink

Have any of you lost a bicycle?

Chipmunk and column both disappear

Well, that didn’t work. I had a very nice column about a chipmunk and now it is floating around in cyberspace. Wherever it is, it is doing a good job of hiding as I have no idea where it is. 

Santa embodies the good of Christmas

Is Santa Claus real?

Pondering the stars with Snoopy

I saw a cartoon the other day. Charlie Brown and Snoopy were sitting with their backs to the viewer. They were looking up at a star filled night sky.

Thanksgiving makes the mouth water

It’s almost Thanksgiving.

Beauty does not require perfection

When I saw that my Thanksgiving cactus was getting ready to bloom, I wanted to call my mom.

Make a difference, vote

I normally avoid politics, other than to encourage people to vote.

Others can deal with Halloween grumbling

Halloween is a simple holiday dedicated to candy and make-believe.

There is always more to do

Way back in the late 1960s and early 1970s most people my age were determined to change the world. 

We don't have to be alone

Once again I am overwhelmed at how talented some people are.

Kids are living their 'good old days'

Make sure your children play outside 30 minutes a day.

Feeling love helps difficult situation

"I didn't know so many people loved me."
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