A Closed Mind

Posted on January 22, 2021January 13, 2021 by Simon

“A closed mind is a dying mind.” Edna Ferber The windmill is at a cattle watering tank in the Aqua Fria National Monument. Everything about it is old except the solar panels.... Read More

Old Age

Posted on January 15, 2021January 13, 2021 by Simon

”Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you’re aboard there’s nothing you can do. You can’t stop the plane, you can’t stop the storm, you can’t stop time, so one might as wel... Read More

Death by Acronym

Posted on January 12, 2021January 8, 2021 by Simon

Acronyms are extremely dangerous. On Christmas Eve I had a DVT that caused a PE that nearly killed me. I’m fine now and recovering. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) form in your extremities and someti... Read More

Understanding

Posted on August 22, 2020July 26, 2020 by Simon

“One who understands the truth of things will be wise and happy.” Hugh Downs at age 95 From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole... Read More

Love Everybody

Posted on August 7, 2020July 2, 2020 by Simon

“Love everybody and tell the truth.” Maharaj-ji From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Another picturesque old tree on the slopes of Mt Baldy. Taken in 2015... Read More

A Great Life

Posted on July 24, 2020July 2, 2020 by Simon

“I’ve had a great life. If I die today I would not feel cheated.” Rabbi Sam Karff From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Photo is from the Mt. Baldy area in Southern California. There are hun... Read More

Dignity

Posted on July 17, 2020July 2, 2020 by Simon

“Death with dignity is mostly an oxymoron.” Rabbi Sam Karff From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Photo is from a 2015 hike up My Baden Powell in the San Gabriel Mountains.... Read More