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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I wish I could quit smoking.
Have you ever tried?
Yes, but only between cigarettes.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. Labor Day is galloping our way. It’s the traditional day to...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What did I miss?
Diabetic Dan
Dear Dan,
The signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that many people miss them. That’s why...
Favorite Recipes of Deffenbaugh Employees (1997, Cookbook Publishers, Inc, Lenexa, Kansas). That’s all the information indicated on this cookbook so I Googled Deffenbaugh to see what it was or is. It turns out that Deffenbaugh Disposal was once the largest privately-owned waste management company...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I can see into the future.
When did you start being able to do that?
Next Wednesday.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I was upside down and walking backward. Situation normal...
I I’ve mentioned previously how much I enjoy the personal comments and recommendations people sometimes write in their cookbooks. This cookbook, compiled by “Families and Staff of St. Joseph Education Child Care Center” in Kirkwood, Missouri (1996, Morris Press, Kearney, Nebraska) is titled...
Forgive me for being a sentimental pet owner, and sharing a picture and a few words.
This past weekend, I said goodbye to a longtime pet. Tobis, after 15 years, passed away a bit unexpectedly Friday night. He was buried on the family farm the next day.
I know not everyone understands what makes...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My neighbor drives me crazy. He hired a poop scooper service that removes pet waste from his yard.
What’s wrong with that?
He doesn’t have any pets.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend some top options?
Old and Achy
Dear Old,
For mobility challenged seniors, a...
LaDonna Gundersen is no run-of-the-mill cookbook author. She and her husband, Ole, fish the pristine waters of Ketchikan, Alaska for salmon and cook what they catch. LaDonna has created four single-subject cookbooks with Ole doing the beautiful photography. “The Little Alaskan Shrimp Cookbook” (...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’m going to see a different audiologist.
What’s wrong with your current audiologist?
He keeps telling me I need a heron egg.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. I bobbed and...