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Forgetfulness in the information age has its usefulness

Almost everyone, I know, claims to forget. They say that it isn’t only us old folk.

So many treasures lost in war

How do you feel about war and peace? Foolish question, isn’t it? Everybody loves peace, or at least we say we do.

Memories make up the stories of our lives

Memories are important to us. Alzheimer’s is a serious reminder that anyone of us could lose ours. Lucky enough to still have memories, we cherish them and often share them with others, especially good friends that share theirs with us as well.

Many seniors find they have many blessings

We all are aging, aren’t we? At least, those of us still upright and responsive. I call it being lucky; my religious friends say that I have been blessed.

Volunteering is a moral gesture

Isn’t it wonderful that people, without motive for personal financial gain, reach out day after day, in a variety of ways, to help their fellow humans? We read and hear about such generosity directly and in the media.

Beauty found in little things, actions

Beauty is as beauty does. You’ve heard it before too, I’m sure. Exactly, what do you believe that means?

Dominant faith for some focuses on money

How much money is enough? Depends, doesn’t it? Too many poor folks never have enough to even be assured of adequate food and shelter.

Days on the dairy farm during the great depression

A good friend suggested that I describe a day on a small rural dairy farm back in the early ’30s since times have —dramatically — changed.

Getting older has its ups and downs

What question did the lady ask? She wanted to know why, in a column entitled Aging, isn’t there more attention given to aging issues? Good question. Today, I’ll try to spend time specifically on that topic.

Beyond the first, there is the second most memorable character I’ve known

The second most unforgettable person that I have ever known was Thomas Eaton. Tom had a ranch on the Stillwater River, which bordered on the Absaroka Range about ten miles east of Red Lodge, Mont.

Columns

HUMOR: Criticism not aimed at U.S. Military

I’ve mentioned several times in these columns that I have had a number of compliments. Up until May Day ’08, I had not received any of the opposing kind.

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Aging: Column takes political bent for one time only

Critics might wonder why the Superior Telegram has been running this column for more than a year.

AGING: Stay focused on the long term by saving

Saving? Saving what? Saving money, property or investments that could be exchanged for money if and when needed. That is something that we all should be doing all of our lives.

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AGING: Leave a trail of kindness, not a scar of discontent

What is attitude? A dictionary says it’s “a manner of acting, feeling or thinking that shows one’s disposition, opinion.” Rodale Books, Inc. lists hundreds of terms in their wordfinder, and I like two best: positive and affirmative.

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AGING: Democracy needs thinkers who are capable and act

It isn’t easy is it, to take a stand on a truly debatable matter?

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Take control of your own happiness

We may not use the word often, but we know what it means when we do.

AGING: Peering at today’s society through old-timer’s glasses

I was asked by a young friend recently what differences have I noticed as an old-timer living in today’s society.

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Aging: Leave dress shirts behind, but don’t skimp on humor

Many of the kudos I receive on this column mention the humor. I’ve often tried to slip a little in at the end of the column.

AGING: Letters report good news in Twin Ports

Thanks to readers, I received ideas for this column. What sparked their comments was my mention of the Superior Vocational Center.

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Consider some tips for better health

I received a list of Tips for Better Health from the Veterans Administration. They were geared more for mental health, but that fits all of us — wouldn’t you agree?