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Learning to Like Mustard
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008At 50, I’ve learned to like mustard. I never cared for it before. But the fact is that mayonnaise makes me fatter and isn’t healthy. For a guy who tends to eat turkey sandwiches for lunch (although I’ve cut way back on the bread, too), that could add up to a lot of pounds. So […]
Keeping Company at 50
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008USA Today last week published an article about famous people who are turning 50 this year. Alas, I didn’t make the list, even though I qualify on the age part.
I’m not sure I’m all that excited to be in the company of some of the more noteworthy babies born in 1958. Many of them seem […]
Reaching Half a Century
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Today is a milestone for me. The big 5-0.
I reach this point in life with mixed emotions. On the one hand, the toughest assignments in life—going to college, starting a career, raising a family—are behind me. On the other hand, the carefree days of youth—eating whatever I want, being able to play five sets of […]
Mom at 90
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008My mother, Mescal, turns 90 on Saturday. She says she just as soon would not have the distinction of being the oldest person ever in our family (Aunt Lois died at 91 a few years ago). But, despite a broken hip over the winter, my mom’s doctor believes she could live to be 100 because […]