Rix Quinn
Baby Boomer Television
I don’t sleep as much as I used to. Why? I watch television well past ten p.m. And after my mid-evening nap (about one hour), I can cruise show choices…
Read MoreLearning To Read
Do you remember the books you read in first grade? I sure do. And I fondly recall spelling tests, recess, flavored milk, and a girl name Lynne. I still drink…
Read MoreSome Impressive jobs
Whenever I’m at a business event, somebody brings up lousy jobs he had as a kid. I can relate. Personally, I’ve been canned more times than green beans. In high…
Read MoreThree Little Piggies
With time on my hands and no summer trips planned, I’ve been reading a book of fairy tales. I’ve found many versions of the Three Pigs classic. Here’s a condensed…
Read MoreA Return To Fashion
All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So the pandemic briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions. I was always out in the stores, shopping for…
Read MoreIdeal Jobs
My co-worker Tom said he’s thinking about trying a new career. He should make that move soon, because he’s 63 years old. I share his concern, for I too have…
Read MoreCleanliness
One positive trait I acquired during the pandemic was ultra-cleanliness. I bathe lots more, and yesterday I washed my hands 19 times, not including the time I spilled sanitizer on…
Read MoreGrocery Store Visit
Last week when I walked into the grocery, I was in no hurry. If I get home too early, my wife makes me work. Each time I enter that store,…
Read MoreThe Good Old Days
My Millennial neighbors – very nice people – asked me what it was like to be a Baby Boomer. I scratched my head like I was having a complex thought…but…
Read MoreSpecial Abilities
I’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early. There was this kid in my middle school class named Karen. She drew still nature scenes better than anybody.…
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