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Senior NewsSo, is there a Guinness record for the shortest retirement? Floyd might qualify. He was offered a project too tempting to refuse and he’s off to the daily grind again (or more like the half-daily grind). I probably put in half days around here, most days anyway, with chores that may or may not need to be done.… click here to continue March, 15th, 2007 Time Races—Time ChangesThis evening we had a wonderful meal at Wu’s Kitchen just across Highway 99 from here. With Floyd’s daughter, granddaughter and grandson, there were five of us. We ordered family style and had a good assortment of oriental food. Having eaten out two nights in a row, I’m spoiled and not ready to cook again. Our weather… click here to continue March, 12th, 2007 GlitchMy first travel log from the recent cruise was posted tonight, but there is apparently a glitch in the link to continue on that log and others. At least, I was unable to get it to work. My guru son is in Texas on a business trip, so I may not get it fixed for awhile. I won’t put up… click here to continue March, 09th, 2007 Route 99As I was driving back from Tualatin on Highway 99 today, I recalled how many years I’ve been traveling up and down Highway 99 in both Washington and Oregon. For twenty years I lived in Vancouver and traveled busy 99 with all its fast food eateries and other commercial establishments. From Hazel Dell, I watched the rapid growth of… click here to continue March, 09th, 2007 Fatigued or LazyMy recent bouts with fatigue have inspired me to make an appointment with my doctor to discuss my medication. It’s pretty pathetic that I can stand in the swimming pool, doing exercises, and yawning my head off. Naps are my favorite occupation in recent days. Today I drove to Vancouver, Washington where I lived for twenty years before… click here to continue March, 05th, 2007 Service ReincarnatedSome years ago I wrote a poem titled, “Service, R.I.P.” which began, “Service is dying all around us” Tonight I was heartened to read an AOL news item listing the top companies in the country for providing customer service. I think a few companies such as Nordstroms and Les Schwab Tires have never lowered their service levels, but many… click here to continue March, 01st, 2007 |