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The most important invention in your lifetime is… I am so old that there were no antibiotics to fight bacterial infections in general use before I was born. Penicillin was the first antibiotic to be ‘invented’- as far as I … Continue reading →

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? As I approach 82, several things have occurred to me. One is the absolute delight of cold water from the tap*, in the evening in … Continue reading →

What would you do if you won the lottery? ……..for reminding me to buy a ticket for tonight! I’ll let you know when they don’t get in touch tomorrow morning, If, by some miracle I should win tonight’s lottery, I … Continue reading →

Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. The Isle of Thanet is a small chunk of land on the far east of the south-east of England. On Thanet, there are 3 … Continue reading →

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Back when I was still at elementary school – it must have been the 5th grade – I was chosen (or possibly won an in-school contest) to be the school’s … Continue reading →

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? It is a positive that I had my 81st birthday in April. Also, positive events in my life are that all my loved and loving family members … Continue reading →

Do you ever see wild animals? …..anytime I see a wild animal nowadays, it is a dead wild animal, lying squished on the side of a motorway or even just a local road. Once, though, I saw what I think … Continue reading →

What is your favorite place to go in your city? I have lots of favourite places – it depends on where I am (was) when it is (was) my most favourite. In Zanesville, where I was born and spent my … Continue reading →

What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? My most unfavourite part of my daily routine is actually getting up in the morning! Unlike all the older people I know, I am not an … Continue reading →

What podcasts are you listening to? At 81 it’s always possible that I haven’t a clue about podcasts! Some 81 year olds can’t even turn on a computer and never will. Luckily, as soon as I knew there was such … Continue reading →