getting older

Head West (MM #3605)

I was discussing my never-ending sinus issues with a friend, and he told me I should head west. And while I’m not opposed to living in a desert or semi-arid climate, it’s not so easy. And I’m not just talking about moving further away from family…

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Mixed Message (MM #3566)

As we get older, birthdays become something of a mixed message. You like the fact that it’s your special day, but you often don’t like the numbers getting bigger. For my wife, her birthday is truly a mixed message. Her birthday is today, the day after Christmas, and that has its own built-in set of…

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Night Lights (MM #3525)

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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The Number 85 (MM #3499)

By itself, the number 85 is really nothing. There aren’t many football players who wore the number. Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson is one that comes to mind. Heck, I can’t even recall anyone who ever drove that number in NASCAR. But when you add the words ‘years old’ to the number 85. It becomes extremely special…

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Sleeping (MM #3497)

Let’s face it. I’ve been able to master a few things in my years on this earth. But sadly, one thing that I should have mastered by now, is sleeping. And while I’ve been working at it since the day I was born, it’s like my golf same, I still haven’t mastered it…

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Meaning Of Life (MM #3200)

As we grow older we often look both internally and externally for the meaning of life. A recent psychiatric study can’t tell us the meaning, but has determine when we might figure it out…

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Hall Of Fame (MM #3184)

I’ve found myself paying more and more attention to the annual Hall of Fame selections in the major sports. I guess it’s a product of my age since I’m usually very familiar with all of the nominees. But I’ve also found that I pay even more attention to all of the Veteran’s Committee selections…

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Rock Stars (MM #3143)

I know that we’re all getting older. That’s a simple fact of life. But I don’t feel old until I see pictures of the rock stars of my youth. For some reason they make me feel very old…

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Assisted Living (MM #3142)

It’s been a tough year as we come to deal with the passing of my Mother-in Law. The last few months have been centered around getting my Father-in-Law into an assisted living facility. Working with government agencies is never easy. But no one was prepared for this challenge…

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Aches And Pains (MM #3134)

As we get older we all experience periodic aches and pains. It doesn’t matter how old you are, we’re all dealing with a little good and bad. I checked up on my father yesterday, and you’ll never guess what we talked about…

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