Sep

26

Those Lazy, Hazy ,Crazy Days of Summer

Posted by maureen

September 26, 2007 | 1 Comment

It’s official, summer is over! But if you are like me, a few reminders of those long, dog days of summer wouldn’t go amiss. So, take a look and see if these jog your memory and make you think wistfully of vacation days and time away from work.

The [...]

Aug

8

Hollywood Squares: Bring On The Laughter

Posted by maureen

August 8, 2007 | 1 Comment

Hollywood Squares was one of the most popular and longest running daytime game shows in television history spanning 40 years from 1966-2006 Much of the success of the show was attributed to the humorous answers given to questions answered by the celebrities who made up the squares on the board. One of the most popular [...]

Jul

22

Ode to the Woes (of modern medicine)

Posted by maureen

July 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Medicine has changed and how! Ode to the Woes (of modern medicine) When I was young, many moons ago There wasn’t many pills or bottles tis so The medicine cabinet held but three Yes, there they are now I can see Vicks Vapor Rub, Aspirin and Pepto! They say ignorance is bliss and it must [...]

Jun

28

Dear Oh Deer!! Sharing Your Garden With The Animals.

Posted by maureen

June 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

One of the joys of living on a wooded lot is the glimpses of the squirrels, rabbits and deer: one of the toughest parts about living on a wooded lot is the daily ravages of the squirrels, rabbits and deer! This year has been particularly dry in our area and the wild life is eating [...]

Jun

14

Fishing With The Grandkids

Posted by cameron

June 14, 2007 | 2 Comments

One day I had a brainwave; at least I thought it was. Wouldn’t it be fun to go fishing with my grandsons? They were about five years old at the time and had been with their fathers before so I’m thinking it should be plain sailing. I arranged to meet them and their fathers at [...]

Jun

11

Look What The Rising Cost Of Gas is Doing!

Posted by maureen

June 11, 2007 | 1 Comment

It’s summer and so most of us will be taking to the roads for that much needed vacation or long weekend trip. We will battle crowded roads,, traffic jams, anxious children, backseat drivers and the ever rising cost of gas. One thing we should keep upper most in our minds is remembering all the rules [...]

May

13

Happy Mother’s Day: We’ve Come a Long Way Baby!

Posted by maureen

May 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE The following is an excerpt from a 1950′s high school home-economics textbook. Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal — on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his [...]

Apr

29

Senior Sports – Run For Your Lives!

Posted by maureen

April 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

On your marks, get set, go! The SPIT Games are in town. SPIT (Seniors Participating in Teams) originated when a group of seniors, hardy perennials at the Doctor’s office, began discussing their need for an athletic outlet that they, as athletically impaired seniors. could particular in. What they lacked in prowess they would make up [...]

Apr

26

Older and Wiser or More Cantankerous?

Posted by maureen

April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Getting older does have its perks: today this page is dedicated to the thought that while we might not improve with age we don’t offer any excuses or apologies because that youthful embarrassment has gone and now we don’t give a darn! Take a look at this video of an old woman who makes her [...]

Apr

6

Royal Bloopers: We Are Not Amused!

Posted by maureen

April 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment

On May 5, as part of a six-day trip to the United States, Queen Elizabeth 11 and her husband Prince Philip will attend the Kentucky Derby. Contrary to popular belief, the Queen has a good sense of humor and beneath the stoic, often poker face, lurks a court jester just waiting to come out. She [...]

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