I take great pleasure in heading to the back porch, dropping the back of the lawn chair and staring at the sky, daydreaming about a lifelong pastime – daydreaming. My daydreaming passion developed when high school sweetheart Sally and I would hold hands and walk to the small lake at the back of her family’s farm. The bank was angled, […]
» Read moreRemember when late-night TV used to be funny and entertaining? In 1962, Johnny Carson began a 30-year run as host of the Tonight Show. Millions of Americans tuned in nightly for late-night entertainment before bedtime, and Johnny delivered. Sadly, current late-night TV is generally unfunny, hateful political trash and much of America ignores it. No one I know wants to […]
» Read moreEach year at this time, I take some time to decompress, bring the financial records up to date (the tax man cometh), think about years past and ponder what the future holds. I don’t plan the time, but for several years the break around New Years provides the opportunity. This year feels different. I found myself thinking about New Years, […]
» Read moreAt the end of each year, I like to write a mentoring article, sharing some of my life’s experiences, feeling and lessons. They are from the heart, and I sincerely hope others may benefit/enjoy my sharing these hard learned lessons. For several summers in my youth, my grandmother, two aunts and I would load up the car and take a […]
» Read moreGrandparents know lecturing grandchildren about “In my day” is greeted with eyes rolling, “Here we go again!” “Yeah, I know grandpa, you walked a mile to school every day and it was uphill both ways….” Friend Henry M. sent a Thanksgiving greeting with an interesting note: (Paraphrasing) “I’m worn out hearing people moan, ‘Our grandparents could buy a house on […]
» Read moreJim Baxley was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. Today’s world needs more kindness and the political rhetoric, etc. really needs to be toned down. I repost his message annually; it’s certainly important and timely in today’s world. Growing up as an only child, I loved our trips to Tennessee. Aunt Martha had six children; playing and […]
» Read moreThe Declaration of Independence kicked off our nation! We broke away from British Rule, declaring our own Self-determination. Getting it done required winning a bloody war. 90 years later, southern states, citing many similar issues, tried to secede from the union. President Lincoln told the “rebellious states” they would have to fight their way to independence. The rebellion was crushed; […]
» Read moreBest of Dennis… Dennis is taking some much-deserved vacation time, and will be back writing soon. This article was posted originally on June 13, 2024, it is still relevant today…. Several customers were sitting on a crowded bench waiting to pick up their pizza. The senior gentleman next to me complained about inflation driving up pizza prices. The young man […]
» Read moreBest of Dennis… Dennis is taking some much-deserved vacation time, and will be back writing soon. This article was posted originally on August 10, 2023, it is still relevant today…. I recently wrote about spending time with my 13-year-old grandson Brock. Apple phones and other nice things are something he is aware of; along with understanding that adults […]
» Read moreEach December I write a mentoring article. This one, Old Age Sure Ain’t For Sissies, lit up my inbox. Friend and subscriber Rick G. wrote: “I have a suggestion for a follow-on article which would be of great value. There is lots of advice available for patients. What about the caregiver? While there may be acknowledgement and lip service, that […]
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