OUT TO PASTOR: Not everything in life is funny

I’m the kind of person who finds a sliver of humor in just about everything in life. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is NOT on board with my attitude. It takes her quite a while to find something to laugh at.

OUT TO PASTOR: I used to take violin lessons

When it comes to music, I am quite a fan. When I’m driving, I love having the radio on. Sometimes I jump from station to station listening to different kinds of music. Although I love music, I am not the person anyone would want to sing.

OUT TO PASTOR: A flashback to my grandfather’s pipe

This week, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I went shopping. Normally, I don’t go shopping, at least not with her. However, this was a special occasion, and so I tagged along. I’m not quite sure what she was shopping for, and after 55 years of marital bliss, I don’t ask.

OUT TO PASTOR: A cookie in the hand is worth two in the cupboard

For the last few years, I have been on a rather strict diet, according to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I have some health issues, and I’m not allowed to eat anything with sugar in it. It seems everything has sugar in it. Believe me, she’s been very vigilant in supervising my daily menu.

OUT TO PASTOR: A fruitcake isn’t always sweet

When it comes to sweet items, I am a connoisseur with a delicate palate. All I need is something sweet set before me, and I can tell you how wonderful it is after the first bite. I may be a little addicted to sweet things.

OUT TO PASTOR: What it was... was a boo-boo

This week I experienced a little “situation.” I was in the bathroom getting ready to take a shower when, for some reason, I slipped and went crashing to the floor. At my age, this is a rather serious “situation.”

OUT TO PASTOR: The perks of being old and ugly

Growing up, I never thought much about what my life would be like when I got old. I observed my grandparents, and I’m sorry to say that I made fun of them at times, but always behind their backs. I never, ever thought I would ever be in their situation.

OUT TO PASTOR: Keeping up is hard to do at my age

There was a time in my life when keeping up was part of my daily routine. I started each day with a specific objective, and by the end of the day, I had completed it. I took pride in completing my work on time. The secret was to plan carefully.

OUT TO PASTOR: I found another button to push

Life has its many experiences. I’m about to hit number 75 this month, a big experience for me. I’m not sure how to celebrate my 75th birthday, especially since I’ve done just about everything, so no 75 candles on my cake. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage’s birthday is just two days after mine.

OUT TO PASTOR: After all, a penny is a penny

As I was leaving the post office, I hurried across the parking lot to get to my vehicle. As I usually do, I kept my eyes focused on the ground as I walked to my vehicle. Then, I saw it. There it was in all of its stunning beauty.