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The NickelBy Gipp Forster A nickel could go a long way in what my kids always refer to as the “Olden Days.” It could buy a small bag of candy or popcorn at a movie matinee or five black licorice whips or an ice-cream cone or a bottle of pop; soft drinks were a treasure if you had that coveted nickel. 
Margaret and Me RevisitedBy William Thomas This fall marks the 13th year since the publication of Margaret And Me, a book about my wee Irish mother that I am proud to have written. 
Real RomanceBy Dee Walmsley Valentine’s Day conjures up images of Hollywood-style romance. But when it came to the marriage proposals of these local seniors, asking the father’s permission, getting down-on-one-knee and saying those four little words “will you marry me?” were seldom the reality. 
Fit Body, Fit Mind?By Gipp Forster What happened to the mother who would not allow her children to leave the dinner table before they finished their vegetables? What happened to the dinner table? What happened to vegetables at mealtime? 
Dain City - The Town That Time Nearly ErasedBy William Thomas I’ve been reared in small towns and, as David Letterman would say, we all know how painful that can be. Dain City, Stop 19 and Wainfleet - say what you like about me, but I’m no social climber. Coming up to 65, most days I still have to clean my shoes with a stick. 
Uncle HenryBy Gipp Forster I would like to tell you a story; a Christmas story; the story of Uncle Henry. 
De-Motivational PostersBy funnymotivationalposters.info Need a little laugh on this cloudy day? Here are some de-motivational posters to put a smile on your face. 
Dapper MindsBy Gipp Forster I’m old-fashioned. I’m a leftover relic from the “olden days.” I’m kind of like an old Victor-Victrola that can still be wound up, but doesn’t move as fast as it once did. Or an eight-track tape that is still lying around but is no longer taken seriously. 
Wistfully He Asked: "Ja 'Member When?"By William Thomas In a world that’s moving way too fast and mostly in the wrong direction, there seems to be a pervasive yearning for the good ol’ days, at least among those of us old enough to remember them. It seems the older you get, the stronger this sentiment is for a return to simpler times. If you’ve ever started a sentence with “Nowadays,” or “Why, when I was your age,” this stroll down memory lane is for you. 
Thanks, But No ThanksBy Gipp Forster I often wonder if this old world we live in will be here 70 or so years down the line. If we haven’t destroyed ourselves by then, I wonder what it will be like. Children just born and not yet born will be the seniors then. But will senior have the same meaning as it does today? 
The Fashion Industry - Sleight of Hand and HemlinesBy William Thomas I wonder at what point the world of fashion became a runaway runway joke for ordinary people.
SpoonerismsBy Bob Thompson Prior to opting for a career with the provincial government, I was a radio announcer, starting at CFQC, Saskatoon, and then on to CKRM, Regina, next stop was CFJC, Kamloops, until I finally arrived at CJVI in Victoria. 
No PerspirationBy Gipp Forster Not long ago, I was sitting down on the cold curb of existence, inhaling the exhaust fumes of the past, contemplating the meaning of life. 
"And That's Why I Love Small Town Living"By William Thomas I so love small-town living. The good things that happen in small towns are much more appreciated than in the big city because everybody knows about it.
Darn Right I Want That Senior Discount!By Jack Kean First let's review all the benefits of becoming eligible for senior discounts. Close to the top is laughing at your kids because the curse is coming true. At some point when your children lived at home you must have said, "When you grow up and have kids I hope they act just like you." Well, they are and we just barely hide our smiles. The next important benefit of getting older is that it really beats the alternative. Sleeping late; no rush hour traffic; and travel, pretty much completes my list, though feel free to make your own additions. Getting a senior discount on pancakes shouldn't make any one's list. |
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