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Mid-Life
Well, today is my birthday. How do I feel? Well, the chorus of this song written by Merle Travis, sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford and released by Capitol Records on this date in 1956, says it all. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Joo90ZWrUkU
The Ghosts of Birthdays Past
Since birthdays are a time of reflection, I thought I’d share some photos of my past birthdays. Here I am with my mom. This was taken not long after we came home to our apartment on Coster Street from St Francis Hospital in the Bronx.Mom was 33 when she had me and I...
Religious School Funding
I admit, I attended Catholic schools right up until high school. When we lived in New York, my mom paid tuition but when we moved to Ontario mom had the choice of sending us to the public school or the Catholic school as both were funded by tax dollars. This funding...
What’s Up Doc?
Time for catching up… My shoulder surgery went well. I wish they had sent me for this arthroscopic surgery a year ago. I’m going to physiotherapy three times a week and doing very well. Thank you all for your well wishes, notes and flowers. The more concerning problem...
Favourite Cartoons
Whirl, whirl twist and twirl. Jump around like a flying squirrel. It’s Saturday morning and time for a cartoon. This cross-dressing rabbit was one of my favourites growing up. Bugs is my hero! (grin) Enjoy. Hillbilly Hare
Shopping For Jeans
I hate shopping for jeans. After shopping for shoes, shopping for jeans will get me depressed every time. I’ve got a small waist and a bit of a booty so that makes it really hard to find jeans that fit well. When I find something that fits well around my hips and bum,...