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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.

The upside of wrinkles, a sagging bottom: The freedom not to care

Old age is a gift.

Hearing aids, bifocals but there’s more to aging than that

If a four-score-and-seven-year memory serves me correctly, I’ve commented about reader contacts in this column before. For the most part, they offer compliments, and as I’ve discovered in world travel; most all people like to befriend you.

Just take a look to see how truly lucky you are

I believe that many of us feel sorry for ourselves at times. Hopefully, that comes about only rarely. At such times though, several items of frustration have seemingly ganged up on us, and the whole world may seem to have turned against us.

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The pros and cons of forgetting

Have you spent time chastising yourself for things that you have forgotten?

Have faith in humor

Did you read my recent essay, “Humor is The Best Medicine?” Today I hope you’ll agree that humor can apply to religion too. The incidents reported herein are obviously intended as humor so hopefully no one will be offended.

Socialism isn’t a dirty word – it’s our way of life

Does it irritate you to hear people speak derogatorily about socialism? They, often, make caustic, carping criticisms of our government.

Laughter is the best medicine

Some readers have told me they have enjoyed several of my humor efforts. Most of these Telegram weekly essays have concluded with such an attempt.

Cowpoke shares lyrical view of reincarnation

If you have read this column for any length of time, you know by now that I have a passion for rhyming poetry. And you’ve also put up with my many attempts at humor, which in my opinion, is a most important trimming on the challenging trials of life.

Tone of voice speaks volumes

Have you ever wished you had not said something to somebody? Probably a foolish question since I imagine every one of us have.

De-mystifying the ‘great man’ theory

Many people tend to believe, or at least accept, the “Great Man Theory.” Great men are reported to have done great things! It doesn’t sound that bad, but do we need to modify that legendary title now to the “Great Person Theory.”

Trying to find common ground in varied religious beliefs

Friends of mine who see this title will think I have finally lost my mind — speaking of religion.

Pack-rat proclivities of a wordsmith

People save different things. Some men have tools for jobs they can only imagine ever really having to do.

Weather gives us plenty to talk about on the Canadian Riviera

Up here, near Gitche Gumee, weather has certainly been on our minds of late. Cold enough for you? You betcha! No Superiorite could or would deny that! At our 6 a.m. coffee group Dandy Don described our area as “the Canadian Riviera.” Fits us doesn’t it?