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I WROTE THIS WHILE NOT RUBBING A POTATO ON MY EYEGLASSES
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I had a Great Uncle August. My mother talked often about his funeral.
When was his funeral?
I’m not sure what year it was, but it was the end of August.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any services that you recommend that can help families resolve elder parent caregiving conflicts? My 86-year-old father was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, and to make matters worse, my sister and brother and I have been perpetually arguing...
I’ve always found it interesting that those who live in the warmest climates enjoy the spiciest food. Not necessary fiery as in ghost peppers but spicy with a variety of tastes, layers of flavors and complex combinations. “Louisiana Creole & Cajun” by Margaret Maring (1985, The American...
Bible Reading Marathon 2023
Worth County residents have completed the reading of the entire Bible aloud on the courthouse lawn for the eighth year in a row! What a blessing!
Governor Kim Reynolds proclaimed that the Bible be read on all 99 county courthouse lawns.
The first proclamation was made...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My dog can find anything I ask it to.
What kind of dog is it?
It’s a LabraGoogle.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. The sun was shining as I put soil in with a plant growing in a...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good resources for seniors with vision loss? My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated his central vision, and he’s become very discouraged.
Worried Wife
Dear Worried,
I’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s...
Reader’s Digest was a staple in everyone’s home back in the day. Their magazines and their condensed books graced many bookshelves in everyday homes. This beloved publisher also created cookbooks and I found one of their more unusual offerings in a second-hand shop. “Extraordinary Meals from...
How could anyone be against the Fourth of July? I was shocked and appalled when, as a student at Drake University, my favorite professor said the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution had been a huge mistake. No commie-loving peacenik (as the phrase went during the Vietnam War...
Dear Savvy Senior,
How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my mom figure out her financial situation going forward, including what to do about my dad’s Social Security after he passes away but...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I dropped my watch into the Le Sueur River and a year and a half later, it was still running.
Your watch was still running?
No, the river.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive....