Senior Thoughts
I have never thought of myself as a Senior though my age would indicate I have been one for some time. To often seniors are all considered to be in one box when reality seniors are like a superstore with a little bit of everything. In this section, I will discuss bits of everything.
Church?
I don’t remember the first time I went to church, that’s because I was only a few days old. I went to a small country Swedish Lutheran [LCA] church in NW Minnesota. Going to church was very important to farming communities because in farming, especially in the 1950s and for thousands of years before that,…
Pickle Ball and the Meaning of Life
I was playing in pickle ball league a couple of days ago and between games I went to visit with the monitor of the league who is also one of the instructors at the PB facility. I like him because he has helped my game and is a great guy. He likes me because he…
What Am I Thinking About?
Since a very early age thru yesterday I have been asked by family friends “were you listening”? No. The followup question is always, “what were you thinking about”? The standard answer is nothing. But the reality is it is impossible to thinking about nothing because if you were thinking about nothing, then you were thinking…
HOA Fees, Is This the Answer?
We were in Denver visiting relatives. They are in the early stages of thinking about having a second home in a warm climate and were asking me about our place in AZ. I said we have a great place in AZ and I love it there, but I added, there are problems. What kind of…
PB & Encouragement
I was playing pickle ball in the Advance Intermediate Open Play division in Portland. After winning a close game against a good team, my partner turned to me and said “thank you for encouraging me, it really made a difference”. My partner was young, late 40s to early 50s. Wow, when did 50 become…
HOA Clubs
A few days ago my wife showed me a post from a friend who was enjoying life and all club activities our AZ HOA has to offer. She also showed me some of the negative comments on the post which were disgusting at best. They were critical or making fun of a person who was…
Republicans, The Ten Commandments, & TDI
Republicans have pushing for states to display the Ten Commandments in the classroom. One state where the legislature is controlled by Republicans has complied and others like North Dakota where I lived for many years are considering it. Clearly this is a violation of the First Amendment, separation of church and state but be that…
Viva La Mexico!!!
I was visiting one of my health car providers with whom I have become friends. I was telling him about my recent trip to Mexico and he said Mexico was a lot safer years ago. Before going farther, I should point out I love Mexico and have been there numerous times. I love the country,…
Lions and Bears and Bobcats, Oh My
A couple of summers ago there were two young bobcats pretty much living in the patio of our AZ residence in Oro Valley. I took multiple pictures and videos of them. One afternoon one of them was sunning itself on top of the patio wall. I went into the patio to get a closer picture…
New Years Resolution – Be A Fountain, Not A Drain
Be A Fountain, Not A Drain. I first heard this expression in early 2023 listening to the Kelce brothers podcast. In 2010 while a sophomore at the U of Cincinnati Travis Kelce was suspended by his coach for testing positive for marijuana before the Sugar Bowl. He was suspended for the entire following season. At…