I Can’t Wait Until ____________

I Can’t Wait Until ____________

Now it is time to play “Fill in that Blank”: Weather Related:  "I can't wait until _____" it stops snowing it starts snowing it gets warmer it gets colder it stops raining it starts raining Child Related:  "I can't wait until _____" he/she learns to walk he/she is...

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February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month

What does February mean to you? February:  Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Winter Break from School, Chinese New Year, and, of course, the last full month of winter. I intentionally omitted what should be the most important characteristic of February...

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Timeout

Timeout

Parents employ the discipline of giving a child a timeout when he/she needs to reflect upon and then correct the behavior that placed him/her in this isolation.   As I was watching sports lately, I became annoyed at all the timeouts that were taken not for teams to...

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The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons

Frankie Valli was an incredible singer with multiple hits throughout his illustrious career.  In fact, he is still performing with a new, younger backup group.  If you get a chance to see him, don’t miss it.  He is still great at age eighty-three, and while he is...

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The Games People Play

The Games People Play

Joe South had a smash hit in 1969 called “The Games People Play” which was a dark commentary on life indicating the poor treatment of each other.  Fortunately, this blog will be far from those depressing thoughts with the only similarity being its title.  The games...

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Older Yet Wiser . . .?

Older Yet Wiser . . .?

The wise, old owl is a symbol of wisdom probably because he can see what is behind, beside, and before him. That ability to turn his head what seems like 360 degrees is a chiropractor’s’ dream. The owl can be circumspect more than any other creature because of this...

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Playgrounds and Parks of our Childhood

Playgrounds and Parks of our Childhood

When a realtor starts to describe a neighborhood, he/she will begin with the three most important words: location, location, location. As part of the discussion about location invariably will be the pointing out of schools, shopping, and, of course, playgrounds and...

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Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions

What a great concept! As Tevye said in the opening of Fiddler on the Roof: And how do we keep our balance?  I can tell you in one word: TRADITION. If I take the time to consider our traditions especially triggered by this holiday season, the words of the Papa ring...

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Please Pass the Cherry Kijafa

Please Pass the Cherry Kijafa

I can still hear my dear Aunt Helen gleefully requesting a refill on Christmas Eve.  What a great time it was with the anticipation of Santa and the cool presents he was sure to bring.  This blog is meant to jog your memory as you reminisce about traditions you...

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Geezerball Update

Geezerball Update

I’m happy to report that geezerball is alive and well and currently residing in Farmington Hills at the Dietz/Trott gymnasium.  Please don’t call a geezer between noon and 2:00 on Saturdays.  He will not answer.

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