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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’m a crack meteorologist. I’m 100% correct in my weather predictions.
How is that possible?
I predict yesterday’s weather.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I took a lovely...
Dear Savvy Senior,
When is it safe, or not safe, to split pills? I have a cousin who cuts almost all her pills in half in order to save money, but I’m wondering if she’s going overboard. What can you tell me about this?
Curious Cousin
Dear Curious,
Pill splitting – literally cutting them in half...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I have a bad case of the Mondays.
It’s Wednesday.
Then I have a bad case of the Wednesdays.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. November had been kind weather-wise. I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good resources that can help my wife and me determine the best claiming ages for maximizing our Social Security retirement benefits?
Just Turned 62
Dear 62,
Deciding when to start collecting your Social Security benefits is one of the most complicated...
Every step of the way a friend was there to help.
This story starts one Monday morning as neighbors are gathered for coffee in Doc Block’s driveway and I quietly announce I’m going to have knee replacement surgery.
Knee surgery is so common that I expect no response. Instead, I hear my backyard...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’ve looked everywhere for my flashlight and I can’t find it.
Doesn’t that make you angry?
No, I’m delighted.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Thanksgiving was a keeper. We...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve heard that these devices will soon be phased out. Is this true? If so, how can we know if his phone will be affected, and where can I find him a simple new one that he can...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I took my car to my brother’s shop for repairs. I was afraid Jim Bob would rip me off.
Did he?
No, he said all it needed was a gallon of blinker fluid.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My 75-year-old mother is currently taking 16 different prescription and OTC medications and I’m worried she’s taking way too many drugs. Can you suggest any resources that can help us?
Worried Daughter
Dear Worried,
Unfortunately, millions of older Americans are taking way too...
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I see you have a new bearskin rug.
It was me or the bear.
I’m glad it worked out. You’d make a lousy rug.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. A fellow told me he’d hit a deer...