Up and Out

We had another spectacular “no senior is lonely” Feastival yesterday, with 105 guests, 15 family, and a few special guests to greet visitors, including a U.S. Senator, who I knew was coming but let the others be surprised.

The weather was super-fantastic, with pleasantly warm temperatures and sunny skies. I was thankful for the good weather, in particular, because we were able to use our decks for additional space for crowds to spill out when the house got too crowded.

My twin brother…
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The Best Thanksgiving Surprise

I had a long day at work on Tuesday. I arrived home, prepared dinner for my spouse and myself, then went to the basement to relax. I was so beat, I fell asleep in my spouse’s arms.

About 8pm, my spouse shook me awake. I thought he would suggest that we go to bed early. However, he said, “someone’s at the door.” My spouse never answers the doorbell, ever, so I went up and was flabbergasted when…
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Honoring My Uncle

My uncle who I cared for during the winter of his life always said, “please share your talents for bringing people together and fixing things with people who need it.”

I had the exceptional pleasure yesterday to do that for a wounded warrior and his wife who live not far away.
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Boo

Good day, the day after all hallows’ eve. So if yesterday were “all hallows’ eve,” then today must be All Hallows Day. What’s a Hallow, anyway? So I had to look it up… of course, it refers to “all saints day” and is a religious thing. Not following organizing religion, I had to search the internet for an explanation.

So what did we do on All Hallows’ Eve? What did we wear? Where did we go?
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Another Successful Event

Thanks to my tireless volunteer cadre, composed of some senior pals and buddies from the fire department, we held the 22nd annual “Senior Safety Saturday,” which was inspired by my mother years ago.

I am grateful, tired, sore, but smiling huge, because…
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