Geezer Down! A Story of Grace and Gratitude
Once a month, a group of 4 or 5 old dudes, including me, meet for lunch, toast each other for making it through another month, ask the Lord's blessing for…
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May 18, 2025
A Prayer of Thanks
Dear Lord, Thank You!! You've allowed me to live in the greatest country in the world for a grand total of 86 years as of today. In jest, I've stated…
March 24, 2025
The Battery Change
"Hey honey, do we have any AA batteries handy? I can't change the TV channels. The remote batteries must be dead." Marjorie tells me they are behind the bedroom door…
February 15, 2025
A Day in the Life of an Octogenarian
Foist ( That's "first" in New Yorker), it's wonderful and God's blessing that Marjorie and I are still mobile (somewhat) and vertical (when we wanna be). We go to breakfast…
January 12, 2025
Much Ado About Point 4
A cryptic title? Maybe. But it’ll come clear at the end of this story, which, I promise will come soon. Stop cheering. I also promise not to encroach upon the…
November 9, 2024
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Hugo Ahead. I’ll Stay Here and Wait for the Hurricane.
In every person’s life there are dates or events that leave an indelible mark; and that shape their life opinions, beliefs, and very personalities. Those are dates for which everyone…
October 1, 2024
It’s Raining in My Bedroom
Oh yeah, we ain’t done yet. Let’s see what new mischief can befall our favorite attic dwellers, Marjorie and Don. The sitcom writers were at it again last Sunday starting…
August 24, 2024
One NYC Adventure
First, let’s set the scene. It’s near July 4 in 2005. I had a very vague plan in my head to introduce our grandkids to the city I grew up…
August 21, 2024
A Day with Granddaddy
Proximity means a lot to relationships. A major positive change to the quiet, peaceful lives of Marjorie and Don Scooler was the arrival in the Charleston area, from where they…
August 16, 2024
An Impromptu Family Reunion
Just a few days ago, Marjorie, happily heard from her brother, Harry, that we were going to have an opportunity to spend some quality time with several members of her…
August 13, 2024
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