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Life is still enjoyable at 90 years of age, but I am no longer what I used to be. Advanced age brings its limitations.

My pack ten years ago, and my pack last year. Left: Heidi 1 and Roxy on the left lived to 14 and 15 years; Ross next to them had to be euthanized at 9, while Maxi died at age 7. Right: Now I have only Rex far left and Heidi 2 second from the right side. Left: My15 month old Rex and my 6...

@hollydolly Yesterday afternoon my older daughter and I brought cookie plates to our neighbors. As usual, my wife prepared so much food for the Christmas dinner that the leftovers would feed another ten people. And when I suggested buying less food to have less work to do, then she got mad at...

Left: My Christmas Day morning walk (in front of Starbucks.) . Right: My wife is still preparing the Christmas Dinner; it will be almost the same as our last Thanksgiving dinner. We are only 6 because her relatives are in Asia and mine are in Europe. That's too far to join us. Los Angeles TV...

My poor wife was up till four in the morning to bake cookies. I helped her a little bit, like unwrapping chocolate kisses that go on top of some cookies. My grandson would have been eager to help, but his whole family has the flu. My older daughter will help when she comes back from San Diego...

My walk this morning as I do every day for 1 to 2 hours. I have at least half a dozen different walks and hikes to choose from. In the evening another 1/2 hour walk just around the block.

Some of my favorite munchies are: Left: I can't wait till my wife steams my favorite super-healthy Brussels Sprouts. Right: I don't know what is healthier and I love more: top left: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus; top right: Red Cabbage with Apples imported from Germany; Bottom left: chunky...

Will my 72 year old wife ever be finished with decorating the house and garden? And then comes baking cookies for the neighbors, and finally preparing the Christmas dinner for the family. I wish I still had her energy. BTW, we bought the Olivewood Nativity Scene in Jerusalem when we visited the...

Some random thoughts about growing old. I recently adopted Boxer Puppy Rex. It’s reasonable to expect that he will be living 11 ½ years and, if so, that he will join me in celebrating my 100th birthday one day. He is my joy and living reminder that my life is winding down. We are made of...

I adopted Boxer Ross from a public shelter for free, including neutering, at 12 months old and 60 pounds. Today at 15 months, his weight has increased to 74 pounds. I am wondering whether my puppy will eventually weigh 90+ pounds. He is full of puppy love and as destructive as only a puppy can...

@StarSong and @MarciKS My most faithful Boxer Ross had to be euthanized because of a mouth tumor. A $1K surgery had made it worse. Boxer Otto had terminal cancer and also had to be euthanized. In a few weeks I'll be 90 and two dogs are enough for me. Especially the 15 months old puppy Rex...

Pictures from my daily morning hike with Rex and Heidi before it gets too warm (80+ degrees this afternoon.) I adopted Rex 3 months ago at 12 months and 60 pounds, while I had Heidi already since 2021. -- In a few weeks, I'll be 90 y/o. Our usual hiking...

If anyone is cold, then come and visit me one driving hour East of Los Angeles. Nothing to complain about this week's weather <https://ktla.com/los-angeles-weather> and then click "Inland Empire"

Greetings from SoCal. Pictures taken a moment ago.

2 months ago, I adopted the stray Rex at 12 months old and 60 pounds from a shelter. He is more than a handful. Chewing on furniture and sandals is more fun than leather bones................Rex tries hard but hasn't caught a gopher yet. Rex almost caught the drone. My daughter shouldn't...