Sometimes I Feel Like a Rabbit
A lot of things in life, I am not very good at. That list could go on and on and on. Not only am I not good at some things, but I'm terrible at most things. However, I am actually excellent at a few things. I think the top of that list is eating, which I do…
Does Anybody Ever Grow Up?
In a few months, I will celebrate another birthday. Interestingly, these birthdays come every year. This year, if I've kept up to date, I will celebrate my 75th birthday. I never expected to get this far along in life. I always thought 75 was old. If I…
Multitasking is Not My Cup of Tea
Usually, I have a lot of work on my desk, from writing to radio programs. Even though I have many projects, I can only do one at a time. I have often wished I could multitask, which would help me get through many more projects more quickly. But that has never…
If She Cannot Fix It, It’s Not Broken
Life has its many ups and downs. There are some weeks when there are more downs than ups. But if I didn’t have a down, I probably wouldn’t appreciate an up. This past week was one of those down weeks. One day, we lost our electricity for maybe six hours, my…
The Fine Art of Compromise
After being married for over 50 years, I have concluded the secret of a happy marriage is a happy wife. What it takes to make her happy is worth all the effort. Today, most marriages don't work. Divorce is on the rise in our country. A great philosopher,…
Just One More NAP!
Bouncing back from weeks of being sick is not as easy as it used to be when I was younger. I guess that's the cost of getting old. Over the last six weeks, I've had this bug thingamajig going around. I had it for two weeks, and then it gradually went away.