October 31st, 2024 Royce Shook
Here is a collection of spooky, fun, and nostalgic novelty songs that capture the spirit of Halloween and the era of classic monster themes. · “The Time Warp” by Richard O’Brien · “The Addams Family Theme” by Vic Mizzy · “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. · “Season of the Witch” by Donovan · “The Munsters Theme” […]
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October 30th, 2024 Royce Shook
My thoughts for the boomers still going strong after all these years. You know, they call us “The Elderly” ‘ but I think we deserve a better title. How about ‘The Time Travelers’? Born in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, we’ve lived through more decades than some people have lived through relationships. Yeah, I got […]
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October 29th, 2024 Royce Shook
I have received a few emails that start out, “Wise advice from a Farmer’s wife”. The post are full of home-spun nuggets of wisdom. So I took a few of these sayings and turned them into a short story. Enjoy On the edge of a small village nestled in the rolling hills, lived a wise […]
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October 28th, 2024 Royce Shook
There are some jokes that play on various grammatical and literary concepts, that have been circulating on social media, here is my take on some more. · An Interjection bursts into a bar, exclaiming, “What a night!” · A Split Infinitive walks into a bar, boldly going where no one has gone before. · A […]
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October 27th, 2024 Royce Shook
Caring for an aging loved one can sometimes lead to moments of frustration, especially when they struggle with tasks that once came easily to them. Whether it’s handling new technology, experiencing memory lapses, or facing physical limitations, these challenges can test our patience. However, it’s important to pause and recognize that while we may feel […]
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October 26th, 2024 Royce Shook
“Life” is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after you. Make it a fantastic one. Live it well! Enjoy today! Do something fun! Be happy! Have a great day! Remember: · it is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and […]
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October 25th, 2024 Royce Shook
This is another good news story that is circulating on social media, I received it a few days ago. In the post I received there is no reference to th author, I did a search ad as far as I can tell this post was written in 2019 by Ward Tanneberg I have linked to his […]
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October 24th, 2024 Royce Shook
In today’s society, many individuals live alone due to personal choices or life events like a spouse’s death or a relationship’s end. Loneliness is a common experience that can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. While it’s natural to feel lonely at times, persistent feelings of loneliness can have negative effects on our […]
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October 23rd, 2024 Royce Shook
High school wasn’t exactly a blast, but in hindsight, it was a blur of average grades and extracurricular overcommitment. I didn’t study much (B’s and C+’s are nothing to brag about), but I was involved in everything—sports, the yearbook, the school newspaper, student council. I even managed another band (this one lasted three whole shows!). […]
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October 22nd, 2024 Royce Shook
As we think about good-news stories, it’s important to remember that the stories from our past both the good and the bad are often tales woven from stories told by others and our own recollections, which can be inaccurate or colored by time. It doesn’t justify or excuse anything you do now. If it did, […]
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