Senior Daze http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze Senior Daze RSS Feed Holiday traditions change, but not the reason http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-05-21_holiday_traditions_change,_but_not_the_reason Memorial Day, more than just a 3-day weekend, reminds us of those who served and sacrificed. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-05-21_holiday_traditions_change,_but_not_the_reason Headlines, scandals and cat common sense http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-05-16_headlines,_scandals_and_cat_common_sense Uproar over county employees calls for a nap. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-05-16_headlines,_scandals_and_cat_common_sense Coal furor brings memories of progress http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-30_coal_furor_brings_memories_of_progress Dusty and noisy trains also can signal a community’s prosperity. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-30_coal_furor_brings_memories_of_progress America will rise above terror http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-23_america_will_rise_above_terror The senseless acts in Boston won’t stop American progress. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-23_america_will_rise_above_terror Small kindnesses outweigh the problems http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-15_small_kindnesses_outweigh_the_problems Thanks for gestures of kindness and thoughtful actions. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-15_small_kindnesses_outweigh_the_problems Soap operas provided everyday escapes http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-09_soap_operas_provided_everyday_escapes Don’t mess with a mother’s soap operas. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-09_soap_operas_provided_everyday_escapes Governor’s lasting legacy http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-01_governor_s_lasting_legacy Remembering Booth Gardner as a compassionate politician who helped citizens grow. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-04-01_governor_s_lasting_legacy Unpredictable weather is to be expected http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-03-26_unpredictable_weather_is_to_be_expected Mother Nature is not to be trifled with. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-03-26_unpredictable_weather_is_to_be_expected Sunshine bonus hour gets quickly filled http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-03-20_sunshine_bonus_hour_gets_quickly_filled There’s lots to do, if you just have the stamina to keep going. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-03-20_sunshine_bonus_hour_gets_quickly_filled March is for the Irish—and everyone else http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-03-05_march_is_for_the_irish_and_everyone_else In America’s melting pot, cultural beliefs become family stories. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-03-05_march_is_for_the_irish_and_everyone_else When birthdays become countdowns http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-02-26_when_birthdays_become_countdowns http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-02-26_when_birthdays_become_countdowns Newspaper news brings nervousness http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-02-12_newspaper_news_brings_nervousness Changes at The Herald inevitable as ownership shifts. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-02-12_newspaper_news_brings_nervousness Cupid’s holiday no big deal http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-02-05_cupid_s_holiday_no_big_deal Sentimentality isn’t always required for a happy relationship. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-02-05_cupid_s_holiday_no_big_deal Cost of living goes up, COLA doesn’t keep up http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-29_cost_of_living_goes_up,_cola_doesn_t_keep_up Social Security recipients are not at fault for country’s debt. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-29_cost_of_living_goes_up,_cola_doesn_t_keep_up MLK Day reminds us how far we’ve come http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-22_mlk_day_reminds_us_how_far_we_ve_come Forgetting to pay attention to skin tone just happens. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-22_mlk_day_reminds_us_how_far_we_ve_come One foot in front of the other http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-16_one_foot_in_front_of_the_other Staying active and involved is the secret to living. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-16_one_foot_in_front_of_the_other A new year, ready or not http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-08_a_new_year,_ready_or_not Each new year brings the opportunity to hope for the best. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2013-01-08_a_new_year,_ready_or_not Merry whatever http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-12-20_merry_whatever The music of Christmas offered peace and hope. Too bad it’s less acceptable these days. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-12-20_merry_whatever Too much dark, even for a cat http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-12-05_too_much_dark,_even_for_a_cat Dark mornings lead to grumpy attitudes. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-12-05_too_much_dark,_even_for_a_cat Politics haven't changed much, unfortunately http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-10-24_politics_havent_changed_much,_unfortunately The tricks of the past keep returning, every four years. http://northcountyoutlook.com/columnists-seniordaze/article.exm/2012-10-24_politics_havent_changed_much,_unfortunately