Category Archives: Holidays

Empty Nest Sans Turkey

Hope all my U.S. readers had a good Thanksgiving Day and are pleasantly stuffed.  I trust that many of my Canadian (and U.S.) readers are gearing up to cross the border for Black Friday shopping or preparing to park themselves in … Continue reading

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Do I Really Have to Get Up at 6:15 AM Tomorrow?

Tomorrow, I return to the 9-to-5 grind, with decidedly mixed feelings. Of course, I’m happy to have a job.  Many older people have trouble finding new employment when jobs are lost, and I was very fortunate to have  a strong network … Continue reading

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Staycay Vacay

My Southern readers and those from the Mideast and similar areas will scoff, but those from Western New York and other Northern climes will agree: It’s hotter than hell out there today! Here in Buffalo, NY, there are usually only … Continue reading

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Teddy Rosalie Gets Summa Dat Dere Culture

I’m bored! Just like any other dependent, Teddy Rosalie hates chilling out at home on a nice summer day, but today was too hot (90° F) for me to go to a park. I considered taking her to the Albright … Continue reading

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