The Counterculture of LIMITS

'We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.' --Thomas Jefferson, United States Declaration of Independence One might find it...

2 Cents Worth

What a wonderful week Joe, Joe Jr,and I had at Wingo, Kentucky, the weather was wonderful rained on us a little Monday and the rest of the week was wonderful.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Seven letters in the word Respect, yet the meaning of the word is only defined in dictionaries by other words with equally abstract meanings, terms that are perhaps better understood than defined.

The Counterculture of LOCALISM

“The real wealth of a country…does not reside in the hectic exchanges on the stock market or the rivers of commodities that flow through every household without belonging there.

2 Cents Worth

I am writing this column this week setting on the back porch at Wingo, Kentucky, the birds are keeping me company, they are happy today. I have set out here most of the day and watched Joe and his son work.

Faces & Places

“In the weeds of childhood sexual abuse, we are the sturdy flowers that kept reaching for a slip of sunshine and a trickle of water so we could grow into wildly beautiful, singular people.

When dogsitting gets ruff

With summer approaching, my calendar’s color codes reflect where I will be dogsitting and housesitting. All the families who call on my caretaking services have dogs (each family has more than one, in fact). The pets and I are on a firstname basis.

Playing by ear

Luann Neely of Marshall says music is her life. “You know, music does make you smarter. It really does make your brain work better.

Old Glory News

It did get a little on the hot side this past week, so we were expecting some clouds. On Saturday afternoon it hit us first the wind and hail and then a little rain. I sure did hate the hail really came down hard with the wind was blowing it everywhere.

Best Dating Apps for Retirees

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn.