Category Archives: a letter from home

Western train trip 2015 – Seattle City Centre-

Posted on June 27, 2015 by

Most of you know that the reason for our train trip was to visit Seattle and our Son’s family, including our new granddaughter. Yesterday we went to the Seattle City Centre where there is a new playground and a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the world of collecting.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by

It’s early (for me) on a cool, crisp beautiful Sunday morning. The sun is trying and succeeding at peeking through the trees surrounding our porch. My wife, Susie, is sleeping in but I don’t know how since our dog, Poco, … Continue reading →

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I have finally arrived.

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

For years, I debated signing up for this club but never felt myself worthy. Yesterday, I decided ‘what the hell’ and took the plunge. Now, I am somebody. I can walk into Costco and rightly say ‘Pardon me while I … Continue reading →

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A scary time.

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

A couple of weeks ago, Susie and I took our granddaughter on an outing. It was sort of a self serving trip because I remember how much I enjoyed learning history and since she is getting old enough to appreciate … Continue reading →

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The adventures of Shell Scott.

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

 This really isn’t about Shell Scott. I just put that up there to gain your attention. There are some people out there who used to read my weekly column on a newspaper web site. That newspaper is now charging for … Continue reading →

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You can’t teach an old dog…….

Posted on August 23, 2009 by

Three more days until Susie comes home. Still no dirty dishes left in the sink. I have considered making this week of bachelordom the theme of this week’s newspaper column but I have already done a column like that twice … Continue reading →

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I think I better get a life.

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

I received a forwarded e-mail today from a friend in Arizona. I normally delete forwards but this fellow and a fellow in Kentucky named Verlin are pretty selective about that stuff so I usually look at anything I receive from either … Continue reading →

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