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My Caretaker
Those who know me know that I am an 83-year-old man who spends three times a year without his husband—Dimitris. Dimitris promised his mother when he left home that he would come to Athens to check on her three times … Continue reading
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Tagged caretakers, gratefulness, Greece, spouses, tagging along, the Greek language, Travel
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We Gather Together
Thanksgiving has come a long way since that original Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims. I’m sure the Pilgrims would not recognize the occasion as it seems to be not just for giving thanks but for thanking merchants and companies for giving … Continue reading
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Tagged discounts, gratefulness, partisanship, politics, praising God, sales, thanksgiving, the Pilgrims
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Counting My Blessings
Because Thanksgiving is always celebrated on a Thursday, it means we have a long weekend to relax and count our blessings. For the ordinary worker, that is a welcome relief. For us who are fortunate enough to be retired, it … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, gratefulness, holidays, rest, retired people, routine, traditions
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Not Warm, Not Cold–“Tween Time”
November and December have become in west-central Florida “tween-time” months–the time of the year when, although the morning temperature outside is chilly, the temperature in the house is only flirting with 70 degrees which would kick on the thermostat for … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, gratefulness, heat and air, temperature, warm clothing, warmth, weather, winter
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Octogenerian
According to the dictionary, a octogenerian is someone between the age of 80 and 89, I had not earned that label yesterday, but today, March 20, 2018, I can claim the title, having come into this world on March 20, … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood, gratefulness, health, history, impressions, lifelines, love affairs, memories, octogenerian, pets, the draft
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Mornings versus Afternoons
I am a died-in-the-wool morning person. I think I have always been partial to mornings although, during my college days, I occasionally had some late-night activities. When I was teaching high school, I had to arrive at school by 7:30 … Continue reading
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Tagged alarm clocks, early morning, gratefulness, happiness, Morning person, retirement, Time
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