By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
Dean Yoder
Great to see Dean back after a scary ‘bout with a stroke. Thanks to the good Lord, Dean is almost back to normal. He lost some weight, and while that wasn’t the best way to lose some pounds, he’s in good shape now.
He told us he will continue with Strawberry Flats. That’s good news. While it was a rough road, God was in no hurry to have Dean show up there. Ha-Ha! Wait! What’s the alternative if not “up there?” In all seriousness, it’s nice to see this Dean back in the groove!
Daylight Savings Time
Personally, I wish our law makers in Washinton would do away with the ridiculous changing of the times. I took a survey on how many clocks at our house need their hands moved backward or forward twice a year. Living room, 2. Kitchen, 1. Bedroom (1), 2. Bedroom (2), 2. Bedroom/Computer room, 1. Bathroom (1), 1. Bathrooms (2 & 3), 0. Downstairs, 2. Wrist watches, 2. Outside deck, 1. SUVs, 2.
So, if I do the math, we have to change 16 timepieces. Some are easier to change the time, while others, not so much. One of the two in our living room is a real pain to change. I think it’s “time” for a change!
Time for a Move
Each year we keep saying, “It’s time we downsize.” While we love to work outside, it gets tougher every year. Whether it’s outside or inside, steps are a challenge. Both Lorna and I have our health issues and ordinary tasks are not so easy anymore.
In my mind I can do projects, but in reality, who am I kidding? We have a next door neighbor, Jim Putnam, who has been a real God send with both inside and outside work for us.
We’ve hired CurbAppeal in Carbon Cliff to do some major outside work. They do a good job. Anyway, I guess we’ll give it one more shot this year. Yeah, where have I heard that before?! I suppose the old saying, “God will’n and the Crick don’t rise,” fits for us!
Income Tax
We got wacked good by the IRS Feds this year. As for our state tax we get a couple hundred back. We always get money back from the state. We took a hit, like most everyone else, with the Stock Market. I never worry too much as its always a roller coaster ride with the market.
PBS
We really like so many great programming offered by the Public Broadcasting System. There’s Nature, NOVA, Market to Market, and mysteries like Father Brown, Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders, Antiques Roadshow, American Experience and the list goes on.
I am disappointed by the PBS News Hour. It used to news. In my opinion, they have moved way left, so I nix watching their bias reporting. Ha! That’s why we have remotes, right?
Bumper Stickers for Seniors
1) I brake for leg cramps. If you can read this, thank your bifocals.
2) This car is a collectible - - - It collects dirt in the carburetor, nails in the tires, and dents in the fender.
Quote of the Week
“Common sense is not so common.” - Voltaire