My Year of Turning 50

Mount Dora Christmas Originally uploaded by John Cutter.
I was sitting on the balcony at One Flight Up (my favorite coffee/snack/wine spot in Mount Dora) when what to my wondering ears did appear but a Santa and his Harley with four lighted reindeer. Now that’s a baby boomer vision for this [...]

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I’m older than the Mount Dora (Florida) Christmas Parade, which was held this afternoon. I turned 50 this year, but the parade is only 48 years old. Here is some video I shot — with one of my presents for turning 50 years old — a pocket digital camera (Canon PowerShot SD750). Not bad for [...]

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I’m not sure how many times I’ve received AARP’s offer to join the organization. I think at least four times. Another came Friday. When will it end? I wonder if this strategy works — eventually, will I give in, pay my $12.50 — less than a 12-pack of good beer! — and start getting the [...]

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