Published in The Haven·PinnedThings That Surprised Me About Getting OldIt got here a lot faster than I expected. I got married when I was 20. I had heard that you turn around a couple of times and you’re old. That really has proven to be the case. I remember when I was a kid and we were traveling from…Old Age3 min read
Published in The Haven·PinnedThe Daily Planet Shuts Down OperationsThe closing of the formerly great metropolitan newspaper raises questions. The already beleaguered newspaper industry took another hit with the shutting down of another formerly high-profile paper. The Daily Planet announced it was ceasing publication immediately. Prior to shutting down the Daily Planet was the Three Times a Week Planet…Superman3 min read
Published in The Haven·PinnedThings You Should Know When You’re 60This knowledge should make life easier for you and those around you. — As we go along in life, we should pick up different life skills. Those skills can help us survive different stages of life. By the time we hit 60, we’re nearing the final leg of the marathon that is our life. Hopefully, having, or acquiring these skills will help. …Scams4 min read
3 hours agoThe Dysfunctional Planets of Our Solar SystemAnd I don’t care what scientists say, I’m including Pluto. I’m not real scientifically inclined, but sometimes certain facts catch my attention. Recently some information regarding Jupiter caught my eye. It got me to thinking of the planets in our solar system as a family. A family with some dark…Solar System3 min read
Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·6 hours agoAll Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos TeamThe Expos are well represented. — Remember the Montreal Expos? If there was ever a baseball team that couldn’t catch a break, it was them. The residue of a pretty good roster is found on this Washington Nationals team. The Nats have their own tales of broken dreams. Merging the Expos and Nats brings together an…Washington Nationals8 min read
Published in The Haven·1 day agoThings You Didn’t Know About Mr. THe still looks formidable at 70. The 80s had some memorable characters. One of the most memorable was Mr. T. Regardles if he was part of the A-Team, insulting Adrian Balboa, or whooping on Rocky Balboa he made an impression. It seems that Mr. T not only played a tough…Mr T3 min read
Published in The Haven·3 days agoA Geezer’s Guide to Looking and Seeming YoungerFollow these tips and you will turn heads, and maybe stomachs. Most of us realize we can’t look like we are 30 when we are in our 60s. Sure, celebrities can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars, with mixed results. For most of us, there are some things we can…Beauty Tips3 min read
Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·3 days agoAll Los Angles Dodgers Team From 1965 ForwardYes, the starting pitching is amazing. — In looking at Dodger teams over the past 50 years or so, the Dodger infield of the 70’s is well represented. Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes and Ron Cey all made this team and Bill Russell is a near miss. The outfield is much more of a question. …Los Angeles Dodgers6 min read
Published in The Haven·5 days agoCringe-Worthy Medical Practices From Days Gone ByGoing to the doctor could get you killed. We all dread going to the doctor. And we often complain about different aspects of medical care, be it the wait, the red tape, insurance hassles, or any one of a number of other things. But, as Billy Joel said, “the good…Medicine3 min read
Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·6 days agoYesterday’s Heros Sports Quiz 6O. J. Simpson, the 49ers, and the Detroit Tigers show up in this quiz. — 1. When the SF 49ers traded for O. J. Simpson they also traded another good RB to the Miami Dolphins. Who was he? (3 points) 2. In the early and mid-60s the Kansas City Chiefs had a TE who was blind in one eye. Name him. (5 points) 3. This…Sports3 min read