Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

On Turning 55

How old am I? I’m old enough to still imagine that turning 55 represents some sort of milestone. Not so, apparently. I knew that the retirement age had gone up to 65, and crept beyond that for most people, but … Continue reading

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Soundtrack of the Homestead: Autumn

A while back, I mentioned a song I particularly love to listen to at this time of year (see Ain’t It the Fall). Thinking of the song reminded me of the importance of music in our home, and brought to … Continue reading

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