Archive for Humor
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities – Spring Time in the QCA
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall It’s pretty darned hard to be our age and not remember Johnny Horton. Stop, think back, let your mind wander to the song “The Battle of New Orleans?” How about we sing a few words with you? “In 1814, we took a little trip, along with Colonel Jack...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – My Feedsack Wardrobe Spring!
By Dee Deuth, CSA Weerts Funeral Home I took care of my ”Spring Fever” yesterday by walking through the mall looking at the new spring outfits. I’m always especially interested in little girl clothing, although I have no little girl to buy a cute outfit for anymore. (My “little grandda...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities – An American Tale
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Normally this monthly journal serves as a tool for spinning stories and heralding our personal adventures. But this month, we decided to take a slightly different turn. Oh, we could have devoted precious ink to trips, plays, parties, and social events acro...
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RSVP – Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois Dave Layton: A Little April Foolery Along with Serious Work I was a little nervous before my interview with Dave Layton, the RSVP director. I had been to the RSVP office before, but had not seen Da...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Most of the folks who read our monthly reports in 50+ Lifestyles are totally convinced we are some of the hardest working cubs on the reporter beat. These fine ladies and handsome gentlemen expect us to endure great pains to bring home the scoop. Whethe...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: The GAONI’s
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Gail and Toni Present – 15 Minutes of Shame, (I mean Fame) the GAONI’s Recently, we noticed this time of year has become “the award season.” First came the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Golden Globes, then the Grammys, the People Choi...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall The Intersection of Memory Lane and East 13th Street Oh, the launch of another year. It’s the turning of another page in our lives. And, the New Year provides the perfect opportunity to set resolutions, create new habits and look forward. More import...
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Fun and Interesting Hearing Aid Stories
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC As a 15-year veteran audiologist, I have collected some stories for your enjoyment. Many of these stories should not ever be attempted. This article is NOT meant to provide instruction on hearing aid use. See your audiologist for proper main...
