
Growing Old, Gracefully.
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A connecting buzz
I have a close friend. Let’s call him Buzz to throw him off. Buzz bugs me. He knows everyone I know and all of the people those people know. We can’t go into a restaurant or walk in downtown Carson City without hearing, “Hey Buzz, let’s get together soon,” or “Don’t …
The Adventures of Binder-Man
Back when my company, The Change Companies, experienced a rapid spurt of sales, our small team needed to spend day after day putting our pages into three-ring binders. The employees were weary of this dull work. Going home after eight hours with numerous paper cuts, my …
Velvet and Rocco
In grade school, Velvet Abbot really ticked me off. Whenever the class received a treat, perhaps a cookie or a candy bar, the rest of the class gobbled it up like normal kids do. Hours went by, and there would be Velvet, still with her treat in the middle of her desk for all …
Hall of fame
A few months ago, I was honored to enter the Lyons Township High School Hall of Fame. It came as a complete surprise, and I felt happy and humbled by joining some famous former graduates. After riding in the lead car in the homecoming parade and throwing candy to the kids …
Six golden rules
Thirteen nights ago, a powerful voice from on high broke through my brain fog: “Donald Duffy, you are commanded to follow these Six Golden Rules. If you obey, you will live on and on and lead flocks of other aging men and women.” The powerful voice, with background …




