August 5th, 2023
Royce Shook
2. – Second Important Lesson – Pickup in the Rain One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the […]
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August 4th, 2023
Royce Shook
My thanks to Aubrey and Ron for the following stories which will be posted over the next five days. Remember we are in the lazy, hazy, dog days of summer. Enjoy. 1 – First Important Lesson – Cleaning Lady. During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a […]
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August 3rd, 2023
Royce Shook
Enough said: http://www.hummingbirdandbutterfliesgiftshop.com/ Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/
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August 2nd, 2023
Royce Shook
Kids will be heading back to school soon and the following got me to thinking. “According to the U.S. Department of Education, 54% of U.S. adults 16-74 years old – about 130 million people – lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.” It is concerning that a significant portion of […]
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August 1st, 2023
Royce Shook
Another year has passed And we’re all a little older. Last summer felt hotter And winter seems much colder There was a time not long ago When life was quite a blast. Now I fully understand About ‘Living in the Past We used to go to weddings, Football games and lunches. Now we go to […]
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July 31st, 2023
Royce Shook
My thanks to Walter and his sense of “old” humour for these ‘OLD’ IS WHEN… Your sweetie says ‘Let’s go upstairs and make love And you answer: ‘Pick one, I can’t do both!’ ‘OLD’ IS WHEN… Your friends compliment you On your new alligator shoes And you’re barefoot! ‘OLD’ IS WHEN… A sexy babe or […]
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July 30th, 2023
Royce Shook
Mt thanks to the laughing Librarian for these one-liners An Oxford comma walks into a bar where it spends the evening watching the television, getting drunk, and smoking cigars. • A dangling participle walks into a bar. Enjoying a cocktail and chatting with the bartender, the evening passes pleasantly. • A bar was walked into […]
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July 29th, 2023
Royce Shook
Heat can cause several illnesses for seniors, especially during a heatwave when the temperatures are high and last for an extended period of time. Some of the common heat-related illnesses that seniors are susceptible to include: Heat exhaustion: This occurs when the body is dehydrated and loses salt and other essential minerals through excessive sweating. […]
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July 28th, 2023
Royce Shook
During a heat wave, seniors are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and dehydration. Here are some ways to keep seniors safe during a heat wave: Encourage seniors to drink plenty of water, even if they don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary drinks and alcohol, which can dehydrate the body. Seniors should stay […]
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July 27th, 2023
Royce Shook
The parched earth, so thirsty and dry Longing for rain to fall from the sky And after days of waiting in vain Comes the sweet scent of rain The first drops fall, a gentle sound Pattering softly on the ground And as the rain picks up its pace The air fills with its fresh embrace […]
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