Recent content by rolomac

Red Fingernail Polish I had wondered about this too and have found that the old eyes aren't as quick to pick up that front sight. Then one day I happened to notice my12 year old granddaughter's bright red fingernail polish. When I asked her about borrowing some she asked,"Grampa, what do you...

I retired the first of the year after I sold the hardware store I had owned/managed for 47 years. Thought it would be hard but was surprisingly easy to step away. I'm 82 (should have done this about 15 years ago) and am in good health as is my wife of 62 years. We honestly don't have the urge...

When a young person drops something, they bend over and pick it up. When an older person drops something, they stare at it for a few moments and think, "Am I going to be needing that again?"

Sometime in the mid 60s marlboro cigarettes had a special offer - send a carton lid from their smokes and $50.00 for a Heuer Autavia. I wasn't a smoker but wanted that watch so sent a letter saying that and a money order for $50. sure enough they sent the watch. It was a beautiful thing and...

Our beloved Charlie. We had to let him go when he was only 10 due to a sudden heart valve failure. Painful, heart wrenching decision but the only one and we knew it. We were dog-less for about two weeks and couldn't stand it. My wife said there was a dog-shaped empty space in our home. So...

I'd like to tell a story. I was unfortunately hit very severely with the covid about 7 months ago. I was hospitalized, nearly died, kept hospitalized for a couple of weeks. During my recovery I was in an isolation room - no visitors but the sanitary suited nurses and doctors and my own...

Springer spaniels! I've had four over the years and they were not only my best friends, they were great hunters, sweet companions, and very special dogs. Our last one was Buddy. When he passed at age 14 it broke my heart - just as the previous three had done. The last month of Buddy's life I...

The constellation "Orion" the hunter is back after being away over the summer. He's right up there in the early morning rising out of the east. Easy to spot with his prominent 3-star belt and with a little imagination you can see the rest of him. My favorite constellation ever since my dad...

Dogs aren't just special - they are God's gift. rolomac

Buddy is still with you - in your heart. Remember the good times and know that you made his life as good as he made yours. rolomac

Gave me chills and almost brought a tear to my eyes. I can't wait to show it to my wife. thank you rolomac

As far as I can tell, most things mean nothing at all. But a few things mean everything. rolomac

If we always do what we've always done then we'll always be what we've always been. rolomac

We cannot know how strong we are until being strong is our only choice. rolomac

Rye bread with mayo and a layer of good horseradish. Lay on a couple slices of Swiss cheese and then a generous layer of pastrami. Add a handful of sprouts, put the other rye bread slice on top and then grill it lightly - both sides - until the bread "toasts" and the cheese melts a bit...