Tag Archives: Fred Prout

Surgical Gloves

Posted on May 24, 2025 by webadmin

By Fred Prout I have lived a long ,mostly happy, life. Lots of twists and turns for unforeseen events. A lot of those events have involved the medical profession. We all know about the annual eye exam. Yearly check up. … Continue reading →

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PARTLY TRUTH AND PARTLY FICTION

Posted on April 11, 2025 by webadmin

I have often said, in jest, that my musings have become famous on three continents. The U.S., Canada and England. Geography teachers please withhold your scorn. I write a lot of made up stuff. But, sometimes, it’s based on facts. … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings: Dog-eared Pages

Posted on March 15, 2025 by webadmin

By Fred Prout A good friend recently made a very important life change. Twelve miles as the crow flies. A quantum leap to a totally different life style. As an introduction to her new environs she wrote a piece about … Continue reading →

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Under the Bridge

Posted on January 10, 2025 by webadmin

A Guest Post By Fred Prout I just got a series of emails from the CEO of a mid sized organization I belong to.He was, no better way to put it, begging for money. Seems like he thinks some of … Continue reading →

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Holy Crepes, Suzette, It’s Next Year

Posted on January 1, 2025 by webadmin

by Fred Prout The big table. Ratcheds Senior Center. Lingering fragrance of pine and confetti. The mixed sounds of Christmas and New Year’s Eve just a diminishing echo. Barely heard but well remembered. The usual cast of characters plus a … Continue reading →

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‘Tis The Season, or, The Constipated Dog

Posted on December 7, 2024 by webadmin

By Fred Prout WARNING!!! There has been a resurgence of NLS in recent years. No Laughing Syndrome has infected many good people. Not only are they seemingly incapable of laughter, but, they seem stridently opposed to anyone who can. And … Continue reading →

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A Few Words

Posted on October 5, 2024 by webadmin

A Few Words Everybody contributes to our everyday enjoyment, or, lack thereof. You go to work and help contribute via product or service. You interact with family,  friends  and strangers.  Often the interaction is positive. Often not. Sometimes the most … Continue reading →

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Science and Fashion. It’s in the bag.

Posted on September 18, 2024 by webadmin

At the request of one or two, okay a hatload of readers, this piece will be brief. I have been a long time devotee of the art of observation. And education. And conversation. And all the other tions that allow … Continue reading →

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Coffee and T

Posted on August 26, 2024 by webadmin

Sometimes a full table at The Ratcheds Senior Center is comprised of just one person. Now don’t get me wrong. T Rex (fka Thomas King) is a good friend. We’ve had some really great conversations and he’s a brilliant thinker. … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Droppings – I got old

Posted on August 7, 2024 by webadmin

by Fred Prout I may have mentioned that I live with a lot of older people. But I do everything possible to avoid joining their legions. I look around and see people with canes, walkers, rollators and electric scooters. One … Continue reading →

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