A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings
Sleeping at the Walmart Inn Senior Moments A little while back we were planning my wife’s hike of the Appalachian Trail, a potential five-to-six-month, 2,200-mile trek through the woods from Georgia to Maine. Hundreds of hours were spent watching YouTube videos...
Meet Jersey and Bambi: Two pups at Beacon Animal Rescue looking for forever homes
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
Avoiding the ‘puppy blues’
Time has flown by, and just like that, two of my puppies have moved on to their new homes. Before sending them off, I prepare a list of what their families will need and how they spend their days here to help their new families adjust to life with a puppy. I also...
Greg Winter was one of the Phillies Boys of Summer
If Greg Winter was a few inches shorter than 6-foot-3, he would be a legend. In the spring of 1978, the Phillies were looking for someone to serve as their new mascot. Winter, who was a member of the Phillies grounds crew at Veterans Stadium at the time, was summoned...
Funeral music for your loved ones
The second part of a series Music has a unique ability to evoke memories, bringing back moments spent with the deceased, sometimes more than words can accomplish. This can be especially comforting during a funeral, where specific songs can recall the personality of a...
