younger days

Revisit Our Youth (MM #2455)

As we get older we often yearn to revisit our youth. Now I realize that we truly can never go back, but it is fun to revisit yesterday…

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Whatever Happened To (MM #2445)

I often sit around and wonder whatever happened to people I used to know. It could be people from college, high school, or perhaps I’ve met along the way. When you reach a certain age you start looking back a bit more…

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You Look Familiar (MM #2427)

There are three words that will make anyone nervous; you look familiar. I had a woman the other night who honestly believed she once knew me. When you’ve lived all over the country like I have, anything is possible…

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Discipline (MM #2423)

Yesterday I got into an interesting discussion about school, and discipline. School discipline today is much different than it was back in my day. When did things change? And more importantly why?

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More Store Closings (MM #2421)

The latest news about Sears and Kmart is making me a bit sad. The retail giants have announced more store closings. And like many people I’m not shocked, but this news does make me feel a bit nostalgic…

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Staying Home (MM #2407)

I’ve never liked just sitting around and doing nothing. But lately I’ve found myself staying home more and more…

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Ringing Phone (MM #2389)

A ringing phone used to be something exciting. But now with texting and email we tend to use the phone only when necessary. And that usually means bad news…

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New Shows (MM #2383)

The new TV season has begun, and some new shows have already debuted. As a kid I used to love when the new fall shows hit the airwaves. But now…

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Spoiled Milk (MM #2306)

I don’t drink as much milk these days like I did when I was younger. And now, I constantly have to worry about spoiled milk because my wife and I don’t drink it fast enough. And I think that’s part of the reason I drink less milk…

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Answer The Door (MM #2283)

I was one of those kids who loved to answer the door. I’d come running when the doorbell rang. Today, it’s a different story when the doorbell rings…

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