Category Archives: Creative Work

Various types of written pieces for the entertainment of our community.

Squirrel Droppings #2 or “BUT WHERE DO I PUT…?”

Posted on June 27, 2023 by webadmin

–by Fred Prout Sometimes life gets in the way of living. Sometimes stuff gets in the way of other stuff and pushes some of that other stuff aside. For a while, anyway. Sometimes it ain’t all about you, Bucko, so, … Continue reading →

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Pass Hope Along

Posted on April 10, 2023 by webadmin

By Fred Prout The after church crowd has dwindled down to T Rex (fka Thomas King) and yours truly. Shirley Shewill comes over coffee pot in hand. T and I have been yakking about things in general. Particularly some of … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings: Diaper Rash or Mindful Movement Inbox

Posted on March 15, 2023 by webadmin

By Fred Prout Random musings on the vagaries of life. I understand that as you mature (a condition I resist with all my being) stuff happens to your body. In the past, I have recounted a few previous run ins with … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Darkness My Old Friend

Posted on February 24, 2023 by webadmin

By Fred Prout T Rex (fka Thomas King ) has been hard to find the past few months. The last time we got together was at The Unchristmas Party which was a huge success thanks to Ts efforts. Well,  this … Continue reading →

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How Many Seniors Does It Take …..?

Posted on February 8, 2023 by webadmin

By Fred Prout A funny thing happened the other morning at the Home For Senior Delinquents. First, an explanation. For those of you who may not have reached senior status, a word of warning. I have recently attained the age … Continue reading →

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I Witnessed a Miracle. Or Maybe It Was a Dog

Posted on January 21, 2023 by webadmin

by Fred Prout Here at the home for senior delinquents, we have two great chefs. Charlie and The Duke. Not the tall white hat chefs. The sit down and have a conversation chefs. A few days ago, one of our … Continue reading →

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An UnChristmas Story

Posted on December 25, 2022 by webadmin

Don’t worry. No Red Ryder BB gun. No ghosts of Christmas past, present or future. Waking up to the wondrous aroma of turkey and

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A Thanksgiving Story

Posted on November 24, 2022 by webadmin

By Fred Prout John Tucker died. Outside of Ratcheds, it’s not news. You didn’t know him, why should you care? But John Tucker’s life had meaning. As do all lives. The community of Ratcheds loved John Tucker. And it went … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings / Pumping Irony

Posted on October 26, 2022 by webadmin

By Fred Prout As many of you know, the light of my life for most of a half century was legally blind. So I am not totally ignorant of the problems and how to get around them as best you … Continue reading →

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One Flew Over The Handlebars

Posted on October 4, 2022 by webadmin

It’s been a wild day in Ratcheds By The Sea. Shirley Shewill, incoming manager of The Ratcheds Senior Center, is conducting an audit of the books and an inventory of supplies. Apparently, some of the members were heisting bananas, coffee … Continue reading →

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