October 2023

Just Walk Away: a recollection of people, places and things When I look back on my life it seems that I was always leaving something behind. I was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 13. It was Friday the thirteenth, the day I was born, which is unlucky in the eyes of the superstitious. Later…

(This is an excerpt from my Memoir “Just Walk Away” which is a recollection of people, places and things.) When I look back on my life it seems that I was always leaving something behind. Chapter two: Insects We had lots of picnics in the back yard and friends of the family came over for…

Myth: Old people are stick-in-the-muds and don’t go anywhere because they are crotchety homebodies. Truth: Old people would love to go everywhere all the time, but old people are probably living on a fixed income and don’t go anywhere because they can’t afford to. Myth: Old people are hypochondriacs and go to the doctor for…