by Larry Hoke | Nov 9, 2021 | Stories
The word “goodbye” comes from the late 16th century phrase, “God be with you.” The original goodbye, from the 1570s, was spelled “godbwye.” Today we use it as a last parting phrase when we send our kids off to college or when...
by Larry Hoke | Nov 4, 2021 | Stories, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago my wife told me I needed to get out and do something. “Okay,” I said. “What do you have in mind?” She showed me an advertisement for the Commorative Air Force, a group that restores, preserves and flies...
by Larry Hoke | Oct 31, 2021 | Stories
When I was growing up in the 1950s in Ohio, things were a lot simpler. At least that’s how I view it. The small towns I grew up in and spent my time playing outside with neighbor kids were quiet and safe. I never heard of much crime, but then we didn’t...
by Larry Hoke | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog Fun Challenges
Sunday mornings at my house are generally spent watching CBS Sunday Morning, and having breakfast in bed. My wife and I are not church goers so there is no hustle and bustle to get ready for an early service. Breakfast is simple, usually coffee and maybe...
by Larry Hoke | Sep 16, 2021 | Parkinson's
I wanted to post some information that I created relative to Health apps on Smart phones. I follow a social media site called Myparkinsonsteam.com. It is basically a support type site for anyone with PD. Since I am having a relatively good day today, I want to...
by Larry Hoke | Aug 30, 2021 | Parkinson's
I haven’t written a word since the 26th of June, 2021. There are many reasons why I haven’t. Some are hard to explain, some may sound like I am whining and some will be obvious with this post. I’ll cut to the chase and just say, most of my absence...
by Larry Hoke | Jun 25, 2021 | Poems
CONTENTMENT I am a cat.You are a human.We should not trust each other.But we do.I am content with that. I am a cat.You are a human.I do not know when the first of my species came to you.I do not know when your species allowed them to.But, I am content with...
by Larry Hoke | Jun 21, 2021 | The Hokey Gram
This will be a lighter piece in tone today. A while back, my friend Susan at mydangblog obtained a grandfather clock. My old brain doesn’t recall all of the details, but it seems she had some issues with it. Or not. As I said, my forgetter is working just...
