There’s no question that times were much simpler in my youth. Toys were much simpler. Anything that might be considered high-tech required six D-sized batteries to operate. I’m sure technology plays a significant role in our loss of this simplicity. I used to love playing with Silly Putty. Even though its origins are technology-based, as…
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Sometimes, the strangest thing can trigger a memory. I don’t remember the trigger, but the memory is as vivid as it can be. The other day, I started thinking about my childhood pediatrician. While I can’t remember his name, I can remember the layout of his office and the waiting room. In the waiting room,…
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I’ve never made it a secret that I don’t like needles. With the COVID-19 vaccine, plus all of the allergy injections I’ve gotten over the last few years, I’ve had my fill of getting jabbed. But I may have more shots to look forward to in the future. It’s just another fun part of getting…
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Let’s face it; Growing up is tough. When you’re young, the years never move fast enough. And as a parent, the time seems to fly. That’s why I love being an Uncle. I see the change in my nieces and nephews every time I see them. And I’m able to enjoy everything about them becoming…
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Like most kids, I loved watching cartoons on TV. Saturday morning, after school, it didn’t matter; I spent a lot of time in front of the tube. One of my favorites back then was Underdog and all of his friends. I hadn’t thought about those cartoons in a long time, so I decided to stream…
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We’re still digging out from the snow we got the last couple of days. It’s the most snow that Nashville has seen in six years. And, of course, that makes me think of my younger days when I used to play in the snow. But of course, like most kids, my mother always made me…
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Back when I was growing up, my bicycle was everything to me. It took me everywhere. But looking at our world today, I don’t think kids care as much about bicycles as we did back in the day. Sure, the little ones seem to own one, but I don’t see many pre-teens owning one. Maybe…
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Most of us of a certain age, remember the Saturday morning cartoons. And of course, with the cartoons came the ads for the sugar-coated cereals. I’ll admit, now and then I have a bowl of Frosted Flakes or Cap’n Crunch. But of course, the worst thing for those of us over 50 to eat, happens…
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When we were young, very young, our parents used night lights so we wouldn’t be afraid of the dark. Then as I got older, I never needed one to light my way. But of course, as we get older night lights are something we need once again. But this time, they actually help us see…
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Does anybody put together jigsaw puzzles anymore? When I was young and totally bored I’d grab a puzzle out of the closet and put it together. Today, things are MUCH different…
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