Embracing 65 and All Its Glory
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396 total views One of my earliest Massapequa Observer columns from 2017 broached a very personal subject for me. After writing a few columns about life in Massapequa, my editor liked them so
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The Horror of Losing Your Cell Phone – Again
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397 total views Jasmine and Charlie continued circling the Shoprite parking lot and were sure of only two things. There were no carts in the corral at the front of the
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My Uncle Sammy, the War Hero
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440 total views The early morning darkness of March 22, 1944, was cloudy with no moonlight to guide the three inflatable boats that were carrying 15 United States soldiers on a
Most Accidents Happen at Home
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485 total views, 1 views today I fractured a vertebra in my back. I wish I could say I hurt myself doing something noble, like saving a child from a burning building
Chickening Out on Eating Lobster
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547 total views When going out to dinner, I expect a pleasant dining experience. I’ll usually order something I am familiar with. Still, I always try to make it something that
Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me?
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912 total views As you age, birthdays ending in “5” or “0” are considered milestones. Of course, most of us likely over-celebrated 18 or 21 when becoming legal drinking age. Many
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The Number 23
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441 total views My old college buddy Steve called to congratulate me on having my first book published, Burning Through the West Coast. During our conversation, he asked if I had
The Loss of a Friend, But Not Friendship
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674 total views I lost a good friend this week. I’ve known him and his sisters for more than 40 years. We’ve spent countless hours together since we first met in
45-Years of Wearing Eyeglasses
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262 total views I was a senior in high school when I realized I needed glasses.I thought I could see clearly, even passing the DMV eye test without having to check
The Miracle of Baby Violet
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638 total views It was the middle of December in 2019 when I got a call from my brother. There was a problem. My niece, who was pregnant with the family’s