Article Archives: Senior Lifestyle

Fourth of July, Part 1

July 7, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

“Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.” Hubert Humphrey as quoted in “The Knightstown Banner” masthead. Summer evenings on the front porch swing with my parents taught me to appreciate America. Swinging gently, they’d talk about whatever struck their fancy. “Well, here we are already … Read More

From the Earth to the Stars, Part 1

June 23, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

A globe is on one of the twin towers of the Knightstown Academy where I attended grade school, and a telescope is on the other. Ever since I was a girl, I’ve been fascinated by the stars and the planets. During summer evenings on the porch swing, my parents used … Read More

Oh For the “Suite” Life!

June 16, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

In 1971 Memorial Day became a national holiday on the last Monday in May. My mother worried about whether the pineys (peonies) and flags (irises) would be ready for Decoration Day. Bill’s mother fussed about who would drive to Kalamazoo to decorate Bill’s father’s grave in the cemetery that he … Read More

May Memories

June 9, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Even though we divide our months into neat squares of days, I think of time as circular. Like a roulette wheel, the calendar of my life spins round and round and halts in my memory at significant blocks of my existence. Many of them, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving or July … Read More

What’s in Your Cupboard?

June 2, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Before I begin this, here’s another scam: Bill hung up when a voice said, “There is a warrant for your arrest.” That was several days ago, and no police officer has shown up. I received threatening calls that the Internal Revenue service was after us. Folks, do be careful! My … Read More