Monthly Archives: March 2022

It seems like only yesterday I walked into Freeman’s Pharmacy in Unadilla with my father, unaware my short pants were on backward. I wasn’t a fan of shorts during childhood. The farmers of Third District dressed in khakis or blue … Continue reading →

It seems like only yesterday I was waiting for the announcer to say, “From out of the clear blue of the western sky comes Sky King!” Then came the thrilling sound and sight of Songbird, his twin-engine Cessna, followed by … Continue reading →

It seems like only yesterday I was sitting in Daddy’s lap shouting, “Rock! Rock! Rock!” My earliest memory is probably one of begging him to go faster in our old wooden chair. I was big enough to rock solo if … Continue reading →

A friend of mine turned 70 not long ago. That’s happening more often than it used to, which has caused me to realize a lot of my favorite people are not spring chickens anymore. It’s possible they’re having similar thoughts … Continue reading →