Archive for 2009
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November 25, 2009
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September 21, 2009
A Song for Richard
July 7, 2009
(The Memorial by Frank Ryan – January 3, 2004)
Richard was a special man
with lots of human ways,
a good provider, a loving dad,
he thrived in the modern worldly maze.
Miss that Richard, yes I do!
As a dad who loved his kids,
Rich was kind to all.
He invested over time in stocks and land
yet kept a humble drawl.
He dropped his chin and looked at you
with raised brow and ‘you don’t say”
A loving wife he was blest to have
a girl of style and flair.
Shirley could always
pull a last minute meal out from pure thin air.
Rich, She’s still your crown and glory.
A thrifty guy our Richard,
he made the pennies squeak
He kept his dollars in a line,
and always made them speak
Rich always spoke kindly of others
was quick to lend a hand.
He ate lunch at Cosco every week
and smoked the thrifty brand.
Richard, your thrift is legend
Richard shared his wealth
with both friend and foe.
He hardly ever groused
when he let a dollar go.
And we all now go …HO HO HO!
In the sixties, our families took
last minute car trips without a care.
Once we hit the Pot Holes and heard
the most awesome guy a snoring there
What great and healthy fun we used to have.
A pipe-fitter in the Navy Yard
a craftsman, Rich was the best
bent the pipe and tinkered hard
his John Deere shamed the rest.
Keep on a plowin’ Richard.
A football fan who loved the Huskies,
under Donald James.
Loyal Richard saw or listened to most
every single game.
Richard the Huskies will always remind us of you!
To backyard tables and old barns
we used to go for sales, I guess
With a contest set to see
who would get the most for less
Richard your victory snicker will not be lost.
Rich was “Snortin Norton,
when TV Honeymooners we would view
I was “Franklin Fireplace”
A lot of teasing we would do
We shot the hoops & played monopoly
Rich and I saw two UFO’s.
We always were the best of friends and that’s the
way it goes!
Now Richard rests with angels
He met the Lords final levy
He glides up in the heavens, and got a better deal
and drives a brand new Chevy!
Richard God bless and keep you always… and we will see you soon! Amen.
Frank Ryan
503-408-8402 – fx 503-408-9006
NW Senior & Boomer News
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The Great Galloping Geezer and the Gnu
June 30, 2009
The song is sung
On every hill.
It echoes among the
Enlightened still.
Go Geezer go!
He rides the Grand
And Golden Gnu,
Amazing, fast and
Nimble too.
Gallop Gnu gallop!
The gold crowned beast
With giant stride,
zipping, bobbing from
side to side.
Grand Gnu glide.
Hat of leather with
Floppy straps.
Geezer wears such
Natty hats!
Sly Geezer sly!
Ages spent learning
To ride.
Patience, practice,
puts soul in strife.
Grow Geezer grow.
He rode, he sweat and
put soul in strife.
Learning the Gnu
Improved his life.
Think Geezer think!
And now the two
enjoined, entwined
With wisdom bless
all human kind.
Beautiful Golden Gnu
If you see the Geezer
And the Gnu
Hug the Geezer and he’ll
Bless you!
Love others, forgive and go!
Do a random act of kindness today!
“Anyone can be a geezer it just takes practice”
Old Time Sayings Defined
June 23, 2009
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June 11, 2009
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June 10, 2009
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May 7, 2009
Spring Cleanup around the yard
April 28, 2009
The number one hobby is gardening among adults!
It is good therapy, provides exercise for busy business folk, and also provides an abundance of fresh air and possibly some good veggies and herbs at just the right time.
Yes in most parts of the US and Canada spring is approaching and it is time for cleaning up the yard.
Here are some tips that may help the home gardener with the spring cleanup chores.
- Tulips and Daffodils are in bloom in many areas, so when they are done, cut the flowers, and let tops wither. Clean debris and small weeds from flower beds. It is good to dig bulbs up every couple years to divide and keep bigger bulbs going.
- Apply spring dormant fruit insect spray and spring herbicide, and fertilizing. Roses should be spring pruned no later than May 15th in most areas. Remember to prune just above the eye on the rose stem that directs new growth in the direction you want it. Always cut on a slant
- Compost your leaves, and organic waste, so you can have a nice mulch.
- Remember to use pre-emergence herbicides to minimize the weed growth in flower beds and in perennial beds – only use the right amount of chemicals. To minimize control chemicals you can use bark, rock or other deep layers of cover on beds to keep weed problem under control. Or use organic contol with carefully placed boiling water on the young dicot weed growth.
- Use of container tubs, jars and planters minimizes weed control needs and water use and maximizes beauty and color spots.
- Try growing Tomatoes, peppers, gourds, and squash in tubs or garden planter vases for a great look and maximum return with minimized work.
- Tubs and planters are easier to reach and usually require less work than flower beds. You can plant Annuals and have an excellent display.
- To get best results from your garden this year start early and just after the last frost and do clean up and early insect and weed control. It will save time, money and give you a better look all year long.
- Think about installing a sprinkler system, and drip system for watering. It is actually fairly inexpensive and wastes less water than old fashioned broadcast methods.
- Use organic control measures as much as possible. Go Green!
- See your local expert at the garden center or your local county agent for problem solving. Get help from a pro when you are stumped! Always follow the directions on the packages! Happy Gardening!
Frank Ryan grew up in the horticulture and floral arts business and loves minimalist gardening and container gardening. It is a great way to enjoy wildlife and nature in harmony.
More Old Time Sayings
April 28, 2009
More old-time sayings that we used to hear, from the 40′s -50′s and 60′s – it is a good idea to go over them with kids just for fun if you know the meanings!
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Hotter than a pepper sprout
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Faster than greased lightning
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Bright as a penny
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Silly as a goose
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Slick as a whistle
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Down home
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Turn down the volume (on the radio)
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Johnny come lately
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Old as space dust
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Sings like a canary
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Younger than springtime
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Stickier than a porcupine
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Lumpier than mashed potatoes
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Hotter than fire
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A real Einstein
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He / she is a gem
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Solid as a rock
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Soft as putty
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Slim as a reed
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Slim as a rail
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Strong as a bull
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It is fun to look back and remember the old days!