Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the do...Read More
“Grow older but don’t grow old.” Doug Ward Photo credit: Simon Burrow picture taken at dawn in the neighborhood South of Missouri and West of 16th St. It is a fast gentrifying area with ...Read More
“Die young as late as possible.” Doug Ward Photo credit Lilli Burrow. Taken at MorningStar. The assisted living facility where my mother-in-law lives....Read More
Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcas...Read More
An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, ‘Last night w...Read More
A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a check-up, the doctor tells them that they’re physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to...Read More
A man was telling his neighbor, ‘I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art. It’s perfect.’ ’ Really,’ answered...Read More
Doug and I shared an apartment for a year or so in the early 1970’s. The exact date and location are lost in time but the essence of it was two young men whose first marriages had broken up drin...Read More
This question has come up a few times lately. My ready answer was “because I can.” Eventually I had to give it some thought and decided that the primary reason I hike is for the camaraderi...Read More