Senior Daze http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze Senior Daze RSS Feed The scent of lilacs triggers remembrances http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-05-16_the_scent_of_lilacs_triggers_remembrances Spring's awakening also awakens long-ago memories. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-05-16_the_scent_of_lilacs_triggers_remembrances Life in the square was well-rounded http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-04-19_life_in_the_square_was_well-rounded Remembering the World's Fair and a summer of fun. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-04-19_life_in_the_square_was_well-rounded Newspaper stories tickle the imagination http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-04-05_newspaper_stories_tickle_the_imagination While the weather continues to be fretful, reading the daily paper can kill time. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-04-05_newspaper_stories_tickle_the_imagination Spring brings extra sunshine, extra laughs http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-03-23_spring_brings_extra_sunshine__extra_laughs_ A new group at the Stillaguamish Senior Center is using humor to relieve stress. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-03-23_spring_brings_extra_sunshine__extra_laughs_ On posies, politics and procrastination http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-03-07_on_posies,_politics_and_procrastination http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-03-07_on_posies,_politics_and_procrastination Old-time musicians offer a friendly welcome http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-02-22_old-time_musicians_offer_a_friendly_welcome Katie's visit to the Old Time Fiddlers Association brings back memories and builds new ones. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-02-22_old-time_musicians_offer_a_friendly_welcome Volunteering is good for the heart and the community http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-01-24_volunteering_is_good_for_the_heart_and_the_community Turning a passion for music into joy is Ada Haag's contribution. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-01-24_volunteering_is_good_for_the_heart_and_the_community Bigger TV is just a bigger nuisance http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-01-11_bigger_tv_is_just_a_bigger_nuisance Who has time to watch all the nonsense on TV these days? http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-01-11_bigger_tv_is_just_a_bigger_nuisance Memories are made better with modern technology http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-12-13_memories_are_made_better_with_modern_technology Childhood friendships sweeten with age, but life's little conveniences are good too. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-12-13_memories_are_made_better_with_modern_technology Remember to notice the small things during holidays http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-11-30_remember_to_notice_the_small_things_during_holidays Good friends-even feline friends-and interesting books can make staying home a pleasure. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-11-30_remember_to_notice_the_small_things_during_holidays Overfilled pill pack, loss of a curmudgeon http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-11-16_overfilled_pill_pack,_loss_of_a_curmudgeon As the years tick by, the pills seem to add up and up. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-11-16_overfilled_pill_pack,_loss_of_a_curmudgeon Governors' lessons held up over time http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-10-18_governors_lessons_held_up_over_time An insignificant encounter may have contributed to a lifetime of political interests. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-10-18_governors_lessons_held_up_over_time Fears are shared by all helpless things http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-10-04_fears_are_shared_by_all_helpless_things The panic of a tiny abandoned kitten causes reflections on a mistreated child. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-10-04_fears_are_shared_by_all_helpless_things Remembering Septembers of years gone by http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-09-21_remembering_septembers_of_years_gone_by The last few days of summer bring bittersweet memories. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-09-21_remembering_septembers_of_years_gone_by Eastern Washington trip a pleasant escape http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-09-06_eastern_washington_trip_a_pleasant_escape Despite a few memory lapses, a week in the sun is well worth the trouble. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-09-06_eastern_washington_trip_a_pleasant_escape Of mice and geraniums http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-08-24_of_mice_and_geraniums Katie muses about the daily challenges and rewards of being "a certain age." http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-08-24_of_mice_and_geraniums Keeping busy may be the best tonic http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-08-09_keeping_busy_may_be_the_best_tonic From yardwork to garage sales, as long as you're moving, you're ahead of the game. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-08-09_keeping_busy_may_be_the_best_tonic Sweet berries, sweet dogs, bitter politics http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-07-27_sweet_berries,_sweet_dogs,_bitter_politics http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-07-27_sweet_berries,_sweet_dogs,_bitter_politics Taking action often takes a back seat to life http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-06-29_taking_action_often_takes_a_back_seat_to_life http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-06-29_taking_action_often_takes_a_back_seat_to_life Lunch and companionship are a powerful combination http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-05-19_lunch_and_companionship_are_a_powerful_combination Personal loss and grief can be overcome with help from good friends and good music. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2011-05-19_lunch_and_companionship_are_a_powerful_combination