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Learn the meanings behind popular Mother’s Day flowers
Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
There are two kinds of people in the world.
What two?
I don’t know, but my goal today is to avoid both.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. In 1900, 6.68% of Minnesota’s population...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn.
Cautious Carol
Dear Carol,
Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend...
Hope Community Church in Dallas, Texas, published a fund-raising cookbook in 2000. I found a copy in a local thrift store and since this type of cookbook is always interesting, it came home with me. “Inspired Recipes” (Cookbook Publishers, Inc, Lenexa, Kansas) is the typical soft-cover, spiral-...
Spring is an exciting time of year. As the days get longer and warmer, we feel a sense of renewal and revitalization. Our students are anticipating the end of the school year, outdoor activities are in full swing, the smell of freshly mowed grass and backyard grills begin to permeate the air, and...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I lost my job, my wife left me, the bank foreclosed on my home and my car was stolen.
You’re in a good mood for someone who had suffered through all that.
Well, I’m not going to let one day ruin the entire week.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer?
Don’t Have Much
Dear Don’t,
Very good question! Almost everyone needs a will, but only around one-third of American have actually prepared one. Having a...
One of the best ways to entertain friends is with a salad luncheon. Let everyone bring a salad and you fix one to impress the others! This one features Michigan cherries, some of the best ever! Spring is the best time to do this type of luncheon and “Best of the Best” from Michigan Cookbook, (1996...
This past weekend, I spent some time in a car with family, including my niece Bryn.
At Bryn’s request, part of the time was spent asking Siri, the Apple phone digital assistant, to tell us jokes.
Bryn, 3 years old, likely didn’t understand the jokes, but understood the joke structure. After every...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I can read minds.
Prove it.
You’re thinking I can’t read minds.
You are good.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. I wore no jacket because I wanted spring to know I was on its...