getting older

Teenagers (MM #4057)

Most parents will tell you that having children is among their greatest joys. But the mood changes when those kids become teenagers. For some reason, as children get older, they tend to push their boundaries. And for years, many people have wondered why this happens. A recent research study has found something that shouldn’t shock…

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Aspirin (MM #4053)

For years, doctors have been telling us that we might need to take a baby or low-dose aspirin to help fight heart disease. Depending on our family history, some people as young as 50 have started taking one small pill a day. But new research says that we need to reconsider that longtime advice…

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Milkshake Lover (MM #4036)

I’ve considered myself a milkshake lover for as long as I can remember. I was just a little kid when I had my first one. You could say that they helped make me the man I am today. And that’s both good and bad. But I realized something the other day…

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Old Folks (MM #3993)

As we get older, people come up with sayings to make themselves feel better. Sixty is the new forty, is one I’ve heard a lot lately. Age is a state of mind. But, my wife and I may be old folks, and it has nothing with when we were born. It’s all about the TV…

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Wanting To Learn (MM #3960)

Staying young is something that most people think about. I’ll admit, I think about it too. And I think I’ve found the fountain of youth. Wanting to learn is one of the keys to staying young. Let me explain…

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Jeans (MM #3948)

Most of us grew up wearing blue jeans. But as we get older, we have to spend more time dressing for success. Dress codes and styles have changed over the years, but our love for jeans remains. But fashion experts have some news for those of us over 50…

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Stopped Counting (MM #3931)

My wife has stopped counting birthdays. Naturally, you can guess what day it is. Now, I don’t know if this applies to everyone or just her? I’m also betting that this doesn’t mean I should stop buying her gifts for her special day. I’m not holding my breath for that answer…

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What To Drink (MM #3913)

Throughout life, people tell us what to drink and what to avoid. When we’re young, milk is what we have to drink when we really would love a soda. Doctors remind us that we need to drink more water as we get older. Recently, researchers have found the one drink that adults need to avoid,…

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Like My Father (MM #3898)

In recent years, I’ve noticed that I’m acting more like my father every day. Now, these things that I say or do aren’t big things; they’re often silly. And I wonder why these traits are just starting to show up now. Perhaps it’s just a sign of growing older…

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Good Days (MM #3864)

We all have good days and bad days. Sometimes how the day goes is out of your control. But one thing I know for sure, October 20th is always a good day. It’s my father’s birthday, and that’s a day I can still celebrate with him! It’s one of the things for which I’m most…

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