It’s a shocker. Little did I dream at my age, a new woman would come into my life. I wasn’t out looking for someone new to jazz up my days. I can barely keep up with Sherry. However, this bright, young lady wants to hang out with me. This new relationship has caused me …
It’s finally dawned on me. I was meant to be a truck driver, but my college education got in the way. My recent road trips have put me in close contact with many truckers across the country. Most of them seem pretty darn happy. Why not? They all know where they’re going. …
My good friends keep dropping off on me. One of the finest and brightest was Garth Richards – a great man by my standards. I appreciate men and women who are strong, who help the people around them flourish and who are not afraid of a fight if the cause is worthy. …
I just came back from an amazing road trip from Washoe Valley, Nevada, to Madison, Wisconsin. The states I drove through matched the story of my life. Nevada was safe and forgiving, similar to the youth I experienced with loving parents, small-town friends and a Catholic …
I love writing my Aging Monday-Wednesday-Friday blog. Some of the posts come quickly to me. Other times, I can dab around for hours and still stay unsatisfied with the result. I only pass on to my editor, Jenni, those that I feel are worthy to send out to you. She edits them …
Life is a tough grind for an older guy. There’s lots to not think about. Jobs not to start. I earn no coffee breaks. I have a bunch of answers, but no one’s asking the questions. I still take my briefcase out to my car. It just sits there all day like a lonely, brown puppy. …
I’m Nigel J. Wiggins, the alpha dog of my pack and protector for Don and Sherry. It’s been a tough job lately. After all, I’m no longer a young pup. I’m a mature canine on my way to retirement. Today, a well-organized group of enemies invaded the front yard. They all showed …
I’ve been talking out loud to old friends and relatives who died years ago. Often, I do this when I’m out for a walk or driving in my car. My mom and dad get their share of my questions. They both died in 1999. As usual, my mom speaks up immediately and has all the …
I’ve never been a sound sleeper. For many years, I figured most bright people stayed awake thinking about stuff that had just happened or things that may be coming their way tomorrow. What a shock to learn that hours of continuous, deep sleep are actually considered healthy. …
Life is formed as we make an endless number of choices every day. Some choices are recognized for being huge in the moment, like deciding to marry a specific person or taking a job in a city far away. Other choices are much more subtle and may even go unnoticed in the …
