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The Meltdown
I haven’t been around for awhile. Truth is, I didn’t want to be here. This father just had no more wisdom in his tank. I didn’t want to be here in upstate New York either. Truth is, I didn’t want … Continue reading
Posted in confession, growing old, growing up, Memories, thinking
Tagged change, confession, DPchallenge, growing old, growing up, health, Life, Maine, Memories, New York Thruway, thinking
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On the Naughty List
“You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Dr. Mary is mad. You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Cause you’ve been nuttin but the bad.” That was Dr. Mary’s holiday greeting last week when I went for my follow-up visit. “What! Why?” I protested. … Continue reading
Posted in doctor, encouragement, family, growing old, relationships
Tagged conversation, doctor, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, growing old, health, humor, Humor, relationships
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It’s All About the Bass
I live a very routine life. I may not perform tasks at the same time, but it’s generally in the same sequence. Quiet time. Make coffee. Check my glucose and blood pressure. Make breakfast. Take my pills. Turn on the … Continue reading
Posted in family, grandchildren, growing old, growing up, Memories, relationships, songs
Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, family, grandchildren, growing old, growing up, Memories, music, Radio, radio, relationships, songs
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The Maine Thing
Those of you who know me either personally or through this blog know I have this fascination with Maine. Over the past six years I have trekked to the Pine Tree State well over a dozen times and have visited … Continue reading
Posted in family, growing old, Maine, Memories, observations, relationships, travel
Tagged change, DPchallenge, driving, family, growing old, Maine, Memories, moose, observations, relationships, travel
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200,000 Miles
My little red truck turned 200,000 yesterday. It’s poor little body is showing its age, but it’s heart and soul keep pumping forward. I love that little red truck and have enjoyed the 125,000 miles or so I have contributed. … Continue reading
Posted in growing old, Memories, truck
Tagged DPchallenge, driving, Friend, growing old, little red truck, Memories, random thoughts, truck, winter driving
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Post Vacation Funk
I have to admit, in the week since I’ve been back from my mini-vacation with my grandkids I have been in kind of a funk. Actually, if I’m being totally honest, I was in the same funk before the mini-vacation. … Continue reading
Posted in confession, growing old, Memories
Tagged carousel, change, confession, DPchallenge, growing old, Jersey Shore, Memories, Seaside Heights
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