I'm not making this up — On September 22, 1999, President Josiah (Jeb) Bartlett fell off his bicycle. Twenty-three years later, President Joe Biden fell off his bike. Remember Jeb Bartlett, the liberal President from New Hampshire. He only served seven years. His term was from 1999 to 2006. And he won a Golden Globe and…

My mind is full of memories — Crow's Feet Writing Prompt #9 — Where does one begin with a story tied to nostalgia? There are many pathways to write about regarding the past. It is overwhelming to choose, especially when there are over sixty years to reflect on. Nostalgia by online definition is: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically…

I know that sounds strange — The hotter it is outside, the more I crave hot coffee and hot dogs. I know it is counter-intuitive, but having hot coffee sliding down my throat, when it's a 108 outside is my day's best experience. Second only to a quick hot dog. The taste of a dark bold…

My ongoing saga with clothes — I know you're thinking, what is Senior Clothing Syndrome? If you're a fellow boomer, you most likely have it. If your status in life is Gen X, Y, or Z, you're thinking; there's a clothing problem? Our fashion sense diminishes like taste buds and muscles as we age gracefully. Body…

A small celebration of success — June 2022 is my second anniversary on Medium. I'm not a celebratory guy, but in this case, I'm celebrating with a few words of reflection. It was a warm summer evening in June 2020 when I discovered the site. I had been looking for an online writing platform, and somehow…

My travel guideline to staying active — Have you ever thought about the next twenty years of your life as the last you'll see? I have, but not in a depressing way. I estimate I have at least twenty years before the pearly gates open. It's probably time I start working on my bucket list. A few…

A helpless rant on the rising cost of things — I’m going to rant. Please feel free to join me. I love Home Depot. I walk in, and it smells of testosterone and fun, insecticides, paint, and fresh cut wood. The store takes me to the hours I spent watching Tim Allen on Tool Time. It’s always full of men…

An iconic diner that is surviving — I eat breakfast at Denny’s occasionally. My recent meal inspired me to understand why I keep going back. If you haven’t heard of or been to a Denny’s, you are missing an American retro dining experience. They’ve been around for over 60 years and survived the chaos of the pandemic. …