Mid 60’s and Still Going-and going-and going

Last year I turned 66, and today I am 67. I’m on Medicare and Social Security. Guess I’m officially “old” by societal standards.
Now I have to try to be a “wise” resource for family and friends rather than a burden.
I’m partially disabled, so I could be considered a burden, but I’m still working (part-time from [...]

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The Quiet Before

Before momentous events, there often is a quiet time.
Before a thunderstorm there  is a quiet lull. The leaves hang listlessly, there is a vague yellowish-green to the sky and clouds. The air is heavy and slightly damp to the nose.
Before the “Big Game” there is a hush in the crowd.
Before a war there is a [...]

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Teeth

All my life I’ve prided myself on taking care of my teeth. I couldn’t do anything to save my wisdom teeth, they were coming in sideways, and had to be pulled when I was 16. But since then I have worked sooooo hard to keep them in good condition.
Since becoming an adult I have seldom [...]

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How Stuff Works

I love finding out the inner working of “things.” Anything – everything. I’m just naturally inquisitive. Call it “nosy.” I won’t be offended. I’m convinced that knowing more will save me time, effort and, maybe, save the lives of those around me.
Given that background, it is no wonder I was considered a “professional student,” and [...]

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The Jitterbug!

Do you have a parent, grandparent, aging aunt or other relative who is having difficulty navigating the “cellphone scene?” Clark Howard recently was talking about this problem, and mentioned a company that decided to address this problem. I couldn’t remember the name of the product and went to his website. Well, I couldn’t find it [...]

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Bilbo’s Song

There is much to be said for J.R.R. Tolkein’s perceptions of life and death!
I sit beside the fire and think
of all that I have seen,
of meadow-flowers and butterflies
In summers that have been;
Of yellow leaves and gossamer
in autumns that there were,
with morning mist and silver sun
and wind upon my hair.
I sit beside the fire and think
of [...]

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If Today I Should Die -

From the rock, I’ve been sleepily looking out at the Pond today. Can’t seem to wake up, can’t seem to drop off and go ahead to sleep. Weird bodily sensations. Not pain, except muscles and joints – they are as usual during flare.
Couldn’t decide what was wrong. Got to thinking – maybe I’m dying.
Don’t much [...]

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Crabby Old Men –

I received this in an e-mail here at Turtle Rock. I enjoy receiving both funny and thought-provoking items in my e-mail box. This one deserves wide circulation, so here it is.
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When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Tampa , Florida , it was believed that he had nothing [...]

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