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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
What do you know?
You don’t want to know.
That’s good to know.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Lefty loosey, righty tighty doesn’t apply to making turns with your vehicle. I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidently reprograming his TV set.
Searching Son...
Time for another dip into my collection of Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks. This is one of the type of booklets that are often found in the check-out lanes of grocery stores but this particular set is from back in the day…1997! Since there are fewer and fewer real check-out lanes anymore, I’m not sure...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
This has been a day to remember.
Why is that?
I don’t remember.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. It had cleared up cloudy with a dry drizzle and it was a good day—in the Top...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor’s clinic won’t schedule my appointment unless I supply them with a name and phone number of the person taking me home afterward. I...
I have mentioned many times how much I like to poke around in thrift stores. They are amazing places where people donate items that really support the phrase that “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. Well, in this case it’s usually women who downsize and take their no-longer-needed items...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
A drought is a terrible thing.
It said it’s going to rain on TV.
Great! Now we’ll have a drought and a wet TV.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. It was a great way to start the...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die.
Solo Senior
Dear Solo,
It’s a great question. Every year, approximately 500,000...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
The power was out in town for a few hours last night.
Where were you when the lights went out?
In the dark.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. My wife enjoyed a sweet roll that...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do I still need life insurance after I retire? I’ve been thinking about dropping my policy to escape the premiums. Is this a good idea?
Approaching Retirement
Dear Approaching,
It depends on your family and financial situation. While many retirees choose to stop paying their...