Tag Archives: Fred Prout

A Ticket to Ride

Posted on November 10, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout You find yourself riding on a train. No ticket in hand. But that’s okay, because no one asks where you are going. Which is a good thing. Because you are not sure yourself. Periodically the train pulls … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Stick

Posted on November 2, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout For some of you, this may be another in a long line of dog/ cat/ bunny/ parakeet etc. stories. For many of you, it may be an allegory. Please let me know if it works. For those … Continue reading →

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“A Hard, Hard Rain”

Posted on October 14, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout Bob Dylan was a prolific songwriter. He was a major influence on the folk music scene. And maybe on some of our lives. The fact that he really couldn’t sing does not diminish his work. If you … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Orange Mug

Posted on October 8, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout I hope everyone involved in this story is reading it. Well, actually, I hope everyone is reading it. I am looking at what is, arguably, the ugliest mug around. No, I’m not looking in the mirror. I’m … Continue reading →

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Just a Minute

Posted on September 26, 2021 by webadmin

A famous philosopher, L. Peter Berra, once said, ” When you get to a fork in the road, take it. ” Rita and I followed that dictum for most of our lives together. Invariably, we chose well. Each fork leads … Continue reading →

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Cheerios, Ice Cream, and Hershey Bars

Posted on September 19, 2021 by webadmin

Or a thoughtful lesson in economics. Now, before I get too deep in this arcane subject, a brief glimpse into my qualifications. I do not possess a P.H.D in economics. Nor a M.S . My main qualification is B.S. Lots … Continue reading →

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Two Years Later

Posted on September 13, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout September 26th will mark the two year anniversary of our physical move from Timber Valley. I say physical move because mentally, emotionally, and spiritually we never left. We moved because…

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Three Coins on the Dresser

Posted on August 28, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout Well, August 25th rolled around, and my insides are still not put back together. Bummer! As I was walking Kelly that morning, a nurse crossed the street in front of me. “Good morning, rough night?“ “Yes“. As … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Joy of Seeing Her

Posted on August 23, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout Did you ever have to move and leave your friends behind? It’s a terrible, gut wrenching feeling for the adults, but it’s worse for the little ones. “Don’t worry, You will make new friends.” But when there … Continue reading →

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Face Doesn’t Match

Posted on August 15, 2021 by webadmin

by Fred Prout Rita and I were slow to embrace high tech. We, like many of you, were Luddites. Progress? Who needs it. Of course, all the gadgets on our vehicles were there, so, might as well use them. Satellite … Continue reading →

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