How to get Seniors to do something positive for themselves is a good question. Those of us who are interested in our friends at Shepherd of Grace, have asked that question many times. The positive things I am talking about are the exercise programs offered in-house at no extra cost. All exercise is done sitting in a chair. The need

The written word!  How did this develop over many centuries?  It takes a complicated thought process between the hand and the brain to put words on paper. Words that are understandable by the reader. Do you remember when you learned the ABC’s and later put them into word form?  A form called a sentence. These sentences had to make sense.

Jobs are on my mind. Everyone is willing to share their job experience when you first meet them. There is something in each of us that is proud to share about our work. Jobs have become less physical with each generation. New technological developments have changed the way we work. However, there’s still a need for a shovel even though

Our book club read a novel based on a true story about transporting two giraffes across the U.S. This reminded me about a story I read in National Geographic about transporting reindeer from Boosekop in Norway to Seattle, Washington, and then further to Circle Alaska. In the 1890’s, the idea of raising domesticated reindeer took root in Alaska leading to

Since May 2018, I have written a column and each month I “rack” my brain on a topic to write about. I like to take a topic off the top of my head, because at 92, life has given me opportunities where new experiences should provide plenty of topics to draw from. I started writing because of my Pastor at

Patriotism is being highly devoted to one’s country. A first step is an outward display by pledging an allegiance to our country, the United States of America. Memorizing the pledge can start at any time, usually in grade school. The day can start with all standing, placing their hand over their heart and reciting: I pledge allegiance to the flag

Newspapers are a vital way of communication in any society. Besides printing the news, they provide an opportunity to express opinions by the public. Most newspapers pay for their publishing cost through advertising. Currently newspapers are being challenged by the internet. The information can come from any source. Some newspapers have found it necessary to duplicate the paper on-line. So,

Weather is the most discussed topic wherever you travel.  In more recent years it has been a major topic because as predicted, earth warming temperatures are coming true. We have experienced hotter summers and a much warmer winter. Much of our world weather change is due to man-made activity.   The winters, metrological December, January, and February, have been above average

Time is passing by very quickly and already it is February. As a young student in school, I enjoyed studying and learning about presidents; February was referred to as President’s month.  We celebrated two of the most popular men we had in that office – George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Maybe we enjoyed learning about these men because we had

Kindness is the quality of being friendly, considerate, and generous. I have witnessed these characteristics more in people since my personal life has changed and I’ve grown older. It’s probably not the age so much, but the means you physically have to use to get around. Using a cane to stabilize yourself is obvious and kindness shown is that someone