Lists. Never could I be without them. If I were alone on a desert island and had to bring three things, two would include a pad of paper and a pen. » Full Story

As a youngster I noticed that many older folks were still using old things. My paternal grandparents, for instance, still used an ancient oscillating fan that had a minimal guard around the blades. » Full Story

Once you reach the age where you can have your very own card verifying that you truly are a senior citizen, you may be lucky enough to be a grandparent. » Full Story

    I've been sharing some talks with a few of my old school chums lately. » Full Story

Behold the fisherman — He riseth early and disturbeth the whole household. He maketh mighty preparations and fareth forth full of hope. He returneth late smelling of strong drink and ... » Full Story

While perched on a stranger’s shoulders, I entered the old middle school as hundreds of former peers, teachers and even some of my college professors milled about. » Full Story

While watching television coverage of Olympic figure skating with my niece and her family a couple of weeks ago I asked if she was aware that her father and his brothers were at one time avid ice... » Full Story

I wonder if you’ve ever noticed that when the weather gets to the extremes, most people reach the point where they really don’t care how they look as long as they’re comfortable. » Full Story

The dreadful winter snow and frigid cold temperatures seem to be all that anyone talks about these days. I hope that we are rounding the corner weather-wise. » Full Story

I clearly remember the day when the editor — Maxi Maxon — called me into his office and said he and the publisher thought it would be a dandy idea if I’d become the Freeman-Journal’s first-ever... » Full Story