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I once had a little misunderstanding with Uncle Sam
BY PAT D'AMICO | April 9, 2023 at 8:06 a.m.
To Do or Not to Do, That is the Question
I turned 65 in February. There, I said it. I don’t know why it came as such a surprise, given that I’d had 64 years to prepare.
The Rant of a Scarfing Illiterate
Then she walks in ruining my day, a woman in a tasteful outfit set off exquisitely by a colorful scarf
Computer Lingo
On some medical portal, I could use the name I gave my childhood canary and that’s okay
Easter Chicks
I also like the way they hold their heads up high and survey my passing in an almost regal way
Composing Your Life
This is what she says about this time of life: “We live longer, but we think shorter.”
Gone by the Wayside
This is a list of things I grew up with that have either disappeared entirely or are very little seen or used today
The Hideout
The dugout was finished – a hole in the ground
Never Get Old
Early in our relationship I promised Linda that I would never get old. I do my best every day to keep my promise.
What’s a Facebook, Anyway?
They’re all typing and walking and reading at the same time. That can’t be safe.
Nana Zine
I’m a “prime time” zinester
Growing Up?
Of all the potential natural catastrophes, accidents and disasters you wouldn’t think an elevator in a four-story building would be high on the list
Now That You're Grown-Up... What do you want to be?
Maybe you are one of the lucky few who can daydream with enthusiasm about, "when I retire, I am going to..." Assuming you have arrived at (or are close to) that time of freedom, what do you want to be or to do with the rest of your life?
Baby Boomer Secrets
A survey of memories
