I always thought I would be one of those older distinguished gentlemen who looks and feels 40 when his actual age is 70; This is how I thought up until about 15 years ago, back when I was still physically doing pretty good. However, as I creep closer and closer toward the age of retirement, I have been finding things creaking, popping and snapping with increased frequency.
Punxsutawney Phil was roused from his slumber Wednesday to make his prediction on our upcoming weather. You realize, of course, that he is correct about 39 percent of the time; nevertheless, his appearance is a festive occasion and a time for fun and frolic in that Pennsylvania town each year--the 136th annual celebration.
Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, what will you do with it?
I have been appeased; I finally was exposed to snow last Wednesday night. Lovely big fat flakes of fluffy snow glided down for a few minutes to delight the eye but quickly disappeared. It was enough to delight my need for the beauty of nature to overwhelm, so now I can wait for next winter for more. Snow! The memory raced through my mind of standing in a snowstorm with tongue extended to catch those beautiful bits of ice crystals as the flakes floated gracefully down. Better still, the memory of eating snow ice cream that my mother concocted from that white stuff- pure joy by the spoonful! Kids remember the “fun” stuff and have little concern about possible problems, but with age comes the realization that snow can cause slips and falls- not a good scenario for older adults! So, be extremely careful if you must get out during inclement weather. Viewing a beautiful winterscene is best done through your window from within the warm, toasty house.
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Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
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