Papa’s World – Good times and memories.

Sons with their families!

Family is important in our lives.

Friends – we all moved from NVA to within 30 miles of each other here in N.C.

Friends for life!

LOL – that is why both of our chairs are high!

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Papa’s World – Senior living!

July 31, 2026May 1, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Sherry and Papa – our life in our senior years –

This is what we dreamed of doing all those years ago.

Trying to remain active – volunteering –

Walking – taking in events and staying in contact with family and friends.

We are well past retirement and in our final senior years.

We have close friends –

But we have always done things together.

I am not much into involving myself with others when not in the company of Sherry.

That is just who I am.

Sherry likes to be involved in lunches, crafts, and meet-ups with lady friends.

That is just fine with me.

I use my time to read –

Write my blogs and do chores around the house or outside.

Opposites attract!

We enjoy settling down in the late afternoon –

Eat dinner and then watch our favorite series together.

During the Turtle Season – we are volunteers for the Protection of Sea Turtles-

We are on the beach from mid-May to the beginning of October.

Here I am talking to tourists and explaining what we do and why we do it!

You can see the Turtle ramp that extends to the water.

This is for the baby sea turtles to make it into the water when they hatch.

Our jobs are to keep people back –

And from picking up the little turtles.

To educate folks on the survival of the little turtles.

Only one in a thousand survives to adulthood.

It is a magical moment to see them scurry to the water –

And keep the people back and the children so that they can see this moment in nature.

These times are now part of our senior lives together.

Sherry is on the back patio with Ella to the left and her mother, Debby!

Ella has graduated from college and is teaching elementary children in Va.

Here – we have a fire in our Solo Fire pit!

LOL – I like “PBR”!

And down here –

You can get a bottle for less than $3.00!!!!

Which is good for me!!! LOL

We decided over twenty years ago to find a supplement to help us as we aged into our “SENIOR” years.

We found it in Juice Plus –

I swear by it!

If this interests you –

Sherry is a distributor and has her own website.

There you can at no obligation –

See and read the research on what it proves to do.

I truly believe in this –

Having had 13 years ago –

Open heart surgery –

I will always take this as long as I live.

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Papa’s World – Life near the beaches!

July 30, 2026April 30, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

For nine months in the Pandemic year of 2020 to 2021-

We had this view from our living room and master bedroom –

At Ocean Keyes in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

A fourth-floor condo with two elevators right outside our door!

This was a large lake with 780 condos-

Six swimming pools and tennis courts.

A workout area and a half-mile walk to the BEACH!

It was three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

A kitchen, dining area, laundry, and living room.

The lanai was screened in and was across both the living room and the master bedroom.

A half-mile walk to NMB main street and all the entertainment and shopping!

BUT – although we loved it – we needed our own home with a garage and storage space.

The home we had built in Cameron Woods Community, some sixteen miles from the condo, but in N.C.

And the garage we wanted.

Here it is, full after we moved “STUFF” from our storage unit!

Later, we arranged everything –

It has overhead storage with a drop-down ladder and covered flooring!

However, after three years of moving Christmas storage tubs up and down the ladder –

We only store what we seldom use up there.

As seniors, it became more and more difficult to move stuff up and down the ladder!

For resale, it is a great selling point to have that additional storage!

But, hopefully, that is down the road.

Papa is at the entrance to our community.

From here, we have access to three beaches –

Plus two more –

Oak Island and North Myrtle Beach-

All within ten to forty-five minutes!

Our happy place is beach walking.

We can now do this every day if we want to.

Just driving over the two causeway bridges –

Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach –

We can be on the sand or walkways in ten to fifteen minutes.

Just sitting on the benches, smelling the salt air and listening to the sounds of the birds and surf.

THIS IS “LIFE NEAR THE BEACHES”!

It has been five years since we moved into our new home.

Today we have all the landscaping done –

We contract out the upkeep of the lawn –

Mowing – trimming – (I trim the bushes and trees)

Aerating and composting –

Weed and feed.

We sold all of our outdoor lawn maintenance when we sold our house in NVA!

We are happy living the dreams we have always had.

Maintaining our health as we age into Senior Living at the beach.

To help maintain the “EDGE” in retirement and senior aging and living-

We have taken these supplements for over twenty years.

Left to right-

Nutrients in powdered form – and Gummies if you have problems swallowing capsules!

Proven to go immediately into your bloodstream-

BERRIES – FRUITS – VEGETABLES –

And the Orange are OMEGAS –

Made from ALGAE and not Fish oil.

THIRTY fruits – berries and vegetables.

OMEGAS – 3,5,6,7 and 9!

I do not like the FISH taste of Omegas –

These taste like cream sicles if you bite into them.

If any of this interests you –

Sherry has been a distributor for over twenty years.

The following is her website-

No obligation – email and phone number included if you so choose to contact.

Or you can just order what you want in four-month supplies ( it takes over 90 days to change your cells!)

Sherry in the living room of our home in OIB.

We are both nearer to 80 than 70!

Still living our dream of being in the South and near the beaches.

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Papa’s World – This is my life!

July 29, 2026April 29, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

My mother – “MARY” – was almost 98 years old when she passed away.

Here she is with “Skeet,” a childhood and adult friend of my brother Roger.

Mom loved “Skeet’ like he was just another son.

He would spend all holidays at our home and come to dinner often.

You can see from this picture just how much they adored each other.

“THIS IS MY LIFE”!

This is how I was raised- my mother was a lot like this!

This is my life –

I have taken this supplement for over twenty years.

As a senior, I want to age as healthily as I can.

I find this to be of great help in achieving that goal.

Today we both take this supplement.

Building our IMMUNE SYSTEMS –

Eating healthy.

Giving up fast food –

Eating more fruits and vegetables.

These berries act together –

After a high-fat meal –

Keep the arteries from shrinking –

And allowing the blood to flow.

THIS IS OUR LIFE that revolves around aging as healthily as we can.

Both of us are closer to 80 than 70!

We want to enjoy our senior years together,

Our path to health –

This works for us.

THIS IS OUR LIFE!

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Papa’s World – Life in our senior world!

July 28, 2026April 28, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Here we are – “FRIENDS” but all retired and all “SENIORS”!

In our world of being a “SENIOR”-

Sherry and I have many, many of what we consider “FRIENDS”!

Above – front to back –

Cindy and Buck!

Our neighbors in the late 80’s until they moved to N.C. in the mid 90’s.

But – we stayed in contact and visited back and forth –

Plus, we have traveled the world with them on vacations!

Today, we all live “THE LIFE IN SENIOR WORLD”!

Next is Ingrid and Les.

While we have not known Ingrid as long as Les-

He played softball with me back in Eldred in the mid – 70’s!

We have stayed in touch all these years and periodically see one another.

They are now full-time RV’ERS!

Every other year, they swing by to see us!

FRIENDS – BUT LIFE IN OUR SENIOR WORLD!

Next on the left side, Pam and Bob!

They have been married for 21 years.

Bob is my oldest friend.

We grew up together in Eldred, Pa.

Grade school and High School –

Sports and staying at each other’s homes.

Today they are resting in a rental near us after 6 1/2 years traveling the country in an RV!

They are trying to find out if they should sell their condo in N.H. –

And like this area, but also if 6 1/2 years of RVING is enough!

Time will tell –

But for now – FRIENDS IN SENIOR WORLD!

Debby – Jim and Dottie – Cindy – Sherry and Buck and Papa.

Close friends and now all retired seniors!

To have these friendships –

Jim and Dottie, I grew up in Eldred, Pa.

To have these friends is a blessing to us.

Debby is a friend of Jim and Dottie, and we have gotten to know her.

All of us are retired and are FRIENDS IN THE SENIOR WORLD!

Our supplement of choice.

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Our neighbors and friends in Cameron Woods Community!

We are a mostly retirement community!

Some folks still work, and some work from home.

Here are visitors and family.

We have new friends developed here –

And a lot have become – FRIENDS IN THE SENIOR WORLD!

We are now living in the beach life of Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach.

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Papa’s World – Good times with friends.

July 27, 2026April 27, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Most of us are from the Portville-Eldred area and have been friends for decades.

Here we gathered at Inlet View for dinner.

Great time and great friends.

FRIENDS – GOOD TIMES!

Family – we try to get together, but busy lives, school sports, and just everyday life get in the way.

But moments such as this are what we live for!

FAMILY – GOOD TIMES!

Through the years –

Cidy, Dottie, and Sherry.

FRIENDS – GOOD TIMES!

Nancy and John –

Although they live close to Charleston –

Over the years, we still manage to get together.

FRIENDS – GOOD TIMES!

A lot of TRUTH in this!

Something we have taken for over twenty years!

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My two great nieces –

Jamie and Brandie.

My own family growing up is almost all gone.

They still live back in the area I grew up –

Jamie in Portville and Brandi in Eldred.

FAMILY – GOOD TIMES.

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Beach time with Sherry!

FAMILY – GOOD TIMES!

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Papa’s World – Our health – Supplement!

July 26, 2026April 26, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

To be healthy, we had to give up many unhealthy eating habits!

I no longer drink sodas (pop) or energy drinks.

Mostly, I drink ice water.

I will occasionally have a beer when out with friends.

I no longer drink milk, which I used to consume in large amounts!

I cut way back on sweets – if I have cake, I generally do not eat the frosting.

I am borderline diabetic and have been taking medication for the last nine years.

I love fruits and vegetables – boiled dinners.

I rarely have fast food anymore –

I was a fast food junkie!

That is mostly on long trips.

We have made a dramatic change over the past twenty years.

Living life like this is not easy, as temptations are forever present.

We do take a supplement and have taken this for over twenty years.

We went to a health vendor show in Washington, D.C. –

At the convention center –

And was called “NBC FOR YOUR HEALTH,” the TV network!

While there, Sherry came across a booth that asked-

“If you could get 30 fruits and vegetables in a capsule that goes directly into your bloodstream – would you”?

Sing me up Sherry said – I don’t like vegetables!

She bought a three-month supply but was told this is only the beginning!

It takes 90 days for every cell in your body to regenerate!

And if you put all these nutrients from these capsules into your bloodstream-

Then in the second 90 days, you have regenerated more healthy!

That made sense to both of us-

And we have continued for over twenty years.

We are now both closer to 80 than 70!

One of the changes in better health with JP is skin tone!

Finger and toe nails and hair grow faster.

We “FEEL” healthy.

Being a senior makes you slow down.

But – at a slower pace, we feel.

We are busy –

Volunteering – going to the beach –

I look at my watch to see what day it is! LOL

These are the basics for Juice Plus.

I have never missed a day in twenty years.

I guess what is most important for me –

Is how I feel!

I know it works for ME!

And in the days of Covid and the FLU –

Building your IMMUNE system –

I may get sick- but not as bad as I used to.

We are aging beyond into our SENIOR YEARS.

We remain active –

We watch what we eat.

And I CRAVE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES NOW!

If you desire more information, read the research at no obligation-

Then go to SHERRY’S WEBSITE!

The site: www.https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com ( you may order here)

We “FOUND” this over TWENTY YEARS AGO!

Our only regret is that it existed 13 years before we found it –

And wish we had known!!!!

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Papa’s World – Looking back to the past!

July 25, 2026April 25, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Back in the early to mid-90s-

Sherry and I worked with Adam –

I worked for Adam as a Process Facilitator.

Sherry was a supervisor in the Mounting Department.

We got to know Peggy, his wife –

And Adam worked at the Olean Plant for about a year and a half.

In this picture are Adam, Peggy, and Sherry-

On the main street of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Adam and Peggy spend a week on vacation here each year.

Peggy is from this area of S.C.

We have gotten together when they are here and spend a day in conversation and memories-

From our time at American Olean Tile-Dal Tile in Olean, N.Y.

When Sherry and I came to S.C. looking for a house to buy-

We stayed a half mile from the main street of North Myrtle Beach for nine months.

During that time, we had a house built in Ocean Isle Beach in N.C., sixteen miles away.

We still come here to walk and see the SHAG SOS events that happen every 3 to 4 months!

THE SHAG is a national dance that has been around since the 40’s and started here.

It is a dance that combines many dance moves, and seldom do you lose contact with your partner.

Carolina Beach Music was born here, and even Alabama had a hit song-

“SHAGGING ON THE BOULVARD to top the country charts

They started out in Myrtle Beach.

We sat outside an ice cream place called THE MELT-

Just a few stores from FAT HAROLDS and across the street from DUCKS!

FAT HAROLDS has been here for over 60 years, and it is like walking back into the past when you go through-

The front doors look like a giant JUKE BOX!

It is here where national contests are held for both senior and junior SHAG competitions nationwide.

North Myrtle Beach is known as the SHAG CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!

Our time spent with Adam and Peggy is a memory of times gone by!

Adam is a big problem solver and a consultant for companies nationwide in Process Improvements.

Asked if retirement is in the immediate future-

“NO WAY” – I am having too much fun!

PAPA’S WORLD – LOOKING BACK TO THE PAST!

Thank you, Adam and Peggy, for still making us part of your lives when you come to visit.

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Papa’s World – Living our lives – positive thoughts!

July 24, 2026April 24, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Sherry and I both lived this era of our lives.

We did not know one another and have different memories of that time.

In 1974, I bought a motorcycle and rode for six years.

She, in turn, had a pull behind the camper and did the camping bit!

After six years, I sold the motorcycle and never rode again.

I rode to Wheeling, West Virginia, several times.

Along with trips to Buffalo and Erie.

That was a part of life I shall always remember.

I no longer have the desire to own a motorcycle, a boat, or a camper.

The lesson I learned was to always watch out for the other driver!

Sad but true!

I have a rough time REMEBERING names.

I try to associate them with things of my past.

Sometimes it works, and other times it doesn’t.

I think it might just be a “SENIOR” thing?

Oh well- at least I try!!!!

Andrea and my oldest son – Troy!

On the visit they made a few years ago.

They still live back in NWPA!

Troy can and does build houses from the ground up!

He must have gotten that from my father and not me! LOL

This is Juice Plus capsules and gummies!

The orange is Omegas, not made from fish oil, but Algae.

Fish eat Algae to make Omegas.

In the capsules and gummies are 30 different fruits, vegetables, and berries.

The Omegas contain different kinds!

The gummies – I use them in place of candy and sugar.

These enhance your IMMUNE system.

Over 40 different studies and research prove all the benefits of taking Juice Plus.

And – it immediately goes into the bloodstream.

The combination prevents arterial constriction during and after a high-fat meal.

There is so much more that they do!

For information at no obligation, go to Sherry’s WEBSITE.

JUICE PLUS – our supplement of choice for over twenty years!

Makes our skin youthful!

Sherry and I follow the BILLS!

We have been Bills fans since the mid-80s!

“THE BILLS MAKE YOU WANT TO SHOUT”!

I believe this to be true!

My youngest son, Shawn, and Papa!

He and Trisha still live back in NWPA!

Son and Father – priceless.

Family – living life to the plus!

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Papa’s World – In my world – good thoughts and humor!

July 23, 2026April 23, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

TRUE – LOL!!!!!

Good day, everyone – WELCOME to Papa’s World.

A place for positive writing!

This site is my journal on life for our family of generations to come-

To see who we are – where we have lived-

And how we were married in June of 1982 –

Combined two sets of children into the family we have today!

June 25th, 1982 – our wedding day!

Now, all those children are on their own with children of their own.

Someday, there will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

We will be gone –

But this journal and the many blogs will show how we lived and what we lived for.

FAMILY – FRIENDS and positive writings to pass down to generations to come.

Our life together has traveled the road to where we have ended up-

Cameron Woods Community –

In Ocean Isle Beach!

Sherry – standing on Sunset Beach –

The other beach we are close to.

Sherry on our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic!

We were supposed to go to the Bahamas-

But the travel agency called and said the resort was under renovation!

They gave us a Jack Tar Village and all-inclusive as a second choice.

The first one was not all-inclusive.

We had such a good time, and it was the first time being out of the country for both of us.

LOL – that will never happen for me!

Our front porch –

My “HAPPY” place to sit and watch folks go by!

Today, we are well into our senior lives!

Years into retirement.

Living life to the fullest and living one day at a time.

We maintain our daily health with a supplement.

At no obligation –

Just go to Sherry’s WEBSITE for information-

I want to thank everyone who reads this blog and the many others on my site: PAPA’S WORLD-

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PAPA’S WORLD – IN MY WORLD – GOOD HUMOR AND THOUGHTS!

Papa’s World – In today’s world, positive writing!

July 22, 2026April 22, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

A little humor for seniors to start the day! LOL

GOOD ADVICE!

In today’s constant turmoil in the news –

This captures the way I feel.

I keep my opinions to myself –

And I do not want to talk about all the problems right or left.

I AM INDEPENDENT and can form my own ideas.

What do you name that chair!!!!!

A new drink by Juice Plus – Strawberry!

To go along with French Vanilla and Dutch Chocolate.

I mix mine with water, ice, and almond milk.

I also use it as a replacement for breakfast or lunch to watch my weight!

For information at no obligation-

Retirement is this way –

Also – trying to remember what day of the week it is!

MARLEY and CASSIDY!

Our granddaughter and their Golden-Doodle – MARLEY!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn –

Still live back in NWPA where they grew up!

LOL – A LEFT OVER FROM THE PANDEMIC YEAR! LOL

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Papa’s World – How about some good thoughts and humor!

July 21, 2026April 21, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Helping when we can –
volunteering –

Our now senior lives are full of the above!

When family visits –

We go to the church on OIB-

And take a picture across the marsh at sunset!

Cassidy – a handstand-

At the church on OIB at sunset across the marsh!

TRUE – TRUE and TRUE! LOL

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Our ride in N.C. has been since 2021.

After spending nine months in S.C., until our house was built!

WE ARE SENIORS –

More toward 80 in age than 70!!!!!!!

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Papa’s World – Positives in blog writing!

July 20, 2026April 20, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

A positive to us!

Hello everyone –

This is Papa and Sherry.

For the second time for both of us –

We were married on 6-25-1982!

Our wedding day all those years ago.

We keep the positives in our lives together.

Raising two sets of children –

And now we live near Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach in N.C.

We hit a lot of dirt paths in those early years.

We had no money, but we made do with what we had.

LOL – later – after the children were all gone –

We took up golf together.

Another positive in our lives.

Twenty years ago –

We came across a supplement that we both started taking to age healthily.

Today, we have never missed a day.

If interested, at no obligation-

Just go to –

My blog today is on positive feelings and results.

Our life is in the senior years of our life.

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Papa’s World – Vibes – thoughts and humor!

July 19, 2026April 19, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

A new JUICE PLUS PRODUCT!

I have been using JUICE PLUS for over 20 years.

When I need to substitute a meal –

My go-to is the DURCH CHOCOLATE drink.

I take the powder one scoop-

Mix it with ice, water, and almond milk –

Put it in the blender, and it is like an unfrozen Wendy’s frozen drink.

Then with a piece of toast – that is my breakfast or lunch.

Now, they have produced a third flavor – STRAWBERRY!

And the other flavor is FRENCH VANILLA –

Which,

I sometimes add a teaspoon of peanut butter.

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MY GOOD VIBE AND THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

A little humor!

June 25th. 1982 –

Over 44 years ago –

The day we were married!

Time has flown by –

But we still share LIFE together –

BEST FRIENDS!

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Today, as in every day of our life together –

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Always my way to start a new day!

COFFEE – one cup a day, but always look forward to it!

Creating a GOOD VIBE FOR THE DAY!

At my grandson’s wedding –

A moment in time is never forgotten.

GOOD VIBE FOR THE DAY!

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Papa’s World – Positivity – blogging!

July 18, 2026April 18, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

POSITIVITY!

Sherry was a runner – me – not so much! LOL

I was the SUPPORT TEAM!

In one of her competitions, she placed first in the age group 60 to 64!!!!

She ran the Cherry Blossom 10 milers several times through the streets of Washington, D.C.

The most memorable time was when her daughters –

Debby and Tammy ran with her.

They all crossed the finish line together, holding hands!

THAT WAS A PRECIOUS MOMENT IN TIME!

Mother and daughters-

Debby, Sherry, and Tammy!

Sherry – holding Cassidy’s hand –

Sarah is next to Cassidy.

Tammy is holding Taylor and Maddy, scooping sand.

On a beach vacation.

A moment in time –

Today, the twins are Sophomores in H.S.

Maddy has graduated from college, and Sarah is a Sophomore in college.

MEMORIES IN TIME WITH POSITIVE THOUGHTS!

Ella and Maddy at their confirmation in the Lutheran church in Winchester, VA.

Time has passed –

A sweet memory –

POSITIVE THOUGHTS!

To build and enhance your IMMUNE system.

After their marriage and before their three children.

Marcus and Tammy!

At Debby and Mike’s house in Lake Holliday!

A PICTURE AND MEMORY IN TIME!

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Papa’s World – More positive blogging!

July 17, 2026April 17, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Tammy and Marcus with the twin girls – Taylor on the left and Cassidy on the right!

Today they are almost 16 years old!

Here is the family on a recent spring break to come and see us.

Cassidy and Bode –

First boy grandson and almost 12 years old.

Sherry was standing next to Taylor, who had a fractured arm from playing soccer.

Then Tammy and Marcus.

The years have passed since the twins were little, and now they have Bode.

MORE POSITIVE BLOGGING FOR MY SITE!

This is a ruler from the Western Auto store in Eldred, Pa.

My father was a part-owner – Fitszsimmons-
Growing up, he was a supervisor for South Penn Oil Company!

Before he passed away from cancer-

He retired from that job and started working in the store.

This ruler is a memory from that time.

A POSITIVE BLOG FROM MEMORIES OF MY CHILDHOOD!

A way to have a healthier drink –

From Juice Plus Complete drink –

Dutch Chocolate or French Vanilla.

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Cindy, Dottie, and Sherry-

Have been close friends for decades – since the mid 80’s!

Along the way, they all had daughters.

Sherry has Debby and Tammy.

Cindy has Sandy –

And Dottie has Katie.

All the mothers and daughters are true BUFFALO BILLS FANS!

In the 2025 NFL season-

The Bills played against the Carolina Panthers, and they all got together-

To rent an Airbnb and go to the game.

HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS BILLS MAFIA FOR THAT GAME!

Another Positive thought for a positive blog!

A positive dream come true-

BEACH LIFE!

Now well into retirement –

Living OIB and SUNSET BEACH –

All positives in our life together.

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July 16, 2026April 15, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

My most HAPPY thought for the day- MY MOTHER!

She passed just before her 98th birthday!

My father died when I was 19, and later she remarried.

My stepfather’s name was John –

And he passed before she was 90.

She lived alone before she could no longer take care of herself at age 96.

She was kind, funny, and an excellent baker.

She made pies and cakes for a restaurant.

She retired from what we always called ALCAS KNIVES –

Later renamed as “CUTCO”!

She would sit on her front porch on Main Street in a little town called Eldred in Pa.

Countless cars would go by, and horns sounded.

Across the street would come from rolled-down windows-

“HELLO MARY”!!!!!

She would just laugh when I would ask who that was.

“I DON’T KNOW,” she would reply.

Everyone loved her.

Mary – she is gone now – but this picture makes me smile, and memories come flooding back!

LOL – Writing blogs – seeing pictures and the memories come back.

My blogs are a lifetime page in a journal about family, friends, and stories I remember for generations to come.

This picture is of the WWII museum in Eldred, Pa.

The tank is real and looks like it’s about to burst through the wall of the old Frisbee Insurance building!

But this is but a small fraction of the whole museum.

It expands way behind this in the old Slavins two-story furniture building, with a connecting building to this one.

While I was growing up –

Behind this building was a parking lot-

Used as STORAGE for Penn Electric and their trucks and poles.

Today, busloads of people stop here and tour the museum –

Which in my opinion, to find better, you would have to travel to Washington, D.C.

I suggest you make this a bucket list thing to explore in NWPA –

In the Alleghany mountains, once home to the Seneca Indian nation.

The reservation is now just across the border in Salamaca, N.Y., with a casino!

ANOTHER SMILE FOR THE DAY and GOOD THOUGHT!

SMILES and GOOD THOUGHTS for the day!

When they were young –

Maddy and Ella –

Both are now graduated from college.

What draws me to this picture is how Maddy looks at her grandma- SHERRY!

And “TINY,” as we called her – Ella – has that faraway look.

Maddy has her little arm around Sherry.

GRANDMA AND TWO GRANDDAUGHTERS –

A MOMENT IN TIME FOR SMILES AND GOOD THOUGHTS!

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Our life is to help where we can.

We give what we can afford and a helping hand to those in need.

MY SMILE AND GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Sherry and Papa –

Sometime around June 1982, when we were married.

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Papa’s World – Positive blogging!

July 15, 2026April 14, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Life for me is I live it one day at a time!

I look around and see beauty –

All weather-

Although I do not like ice or cold and snow! LOL

But they still have beauty to them!

Life to me is amazing, and I am a history buff.

WRITING A POSITIVE BLOG!

So true – however, it most likely does not work out for me! LOL!!!!

Friends – besties –

When friendships last for not years –

But DECADES and DECADES!

PPOSITIVE FEELINGS!

Cindy, Dottie, and Sherry.

FRIENDS FOREVER!

Choosing a life of being grateful for what we have and how we live!

Giving is not only material –

But time and effort.

Helping – aiding others not as fortunate.

Making Positives in lives!

A freehand drawing from Cassidy when she was 10 or 11 years old.

We had it framed, and it sits on a dresser in our bedroom.

A PRECIOUS memory for both of us.

LOL – writing Positive blogs with some humor!

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Papa’s World – Humor – laughs and good thoughts!

July 14, 2026April 13, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

To remain fun in golf-

I follow the above!

Plus – there is always that one shot – putt that brings a smile and back for another round!

BEER – FOR ME IT WILL BE BEER! LOL

Needless to say – “WE DIDN’T WIN”!

But – to dream –

Most likely – if I did –

I would not know what to do with it!

Boating is like owning motorcycles- snowmobiles- or RVs –

Just not my thing! LOL

Be yourself and love your life!

When family comes to visit!

My sons and their families!

My good thought for the day!

LOL- never thought of this – “BUT”!!!!!!

For enhanced IMMUNE SYSTEMS-

A walk on the beach –

Water on your ankles-

Sand between your toes-

Straw hat-

LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX – ONE DAY AT A TIME!

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Papa’s World – The life we live!

July 13, 2026April 12, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Sherry and I have always lived our lives to protect the environment and help others when we can.

Almost everywhere we have lives –

We have planted “TREES”!

We live for our families, our church, and the life we have chosen in this turmoil in everyday life.

It makes me sad to see what is happening now in this world.

Life now is a road full of pitfalls.

But life to us is also full of volunteering –

Trying to help where we can.

About two miles from the Sunset Beach Pier toward the SE –

Sits a mailbox that has been there for over four decades!

This is a place of solitude-

A place to sit and gaze out over the ocean or over the dunes and marshlands.

“THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX,” as it is called.

A journal is placed within with a pen or pencil

You are encouraged to write –

Leave a message or just a thought!

It is monitored daily and removed and replaced when full.

Years and years worth of journals.

I am not sure, but I have heard they are preserved at a university.

After decades and decades, it is still there.

A peaceful setting still preserved, and our kind of thoughts –

This is what we live our lives for.

We choose our lifestyle –

One of hope and helping!

Not everyone understands this –

But we are what we are.

We are stronger together for this.

Sherry – in the rising of the sun on the shore of OIB.

I hope this blog explains how we feel and think.

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THE LIFE WE LIVE-

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Papa’s World – Together – Life and Fun!

July 12, 2026April 10, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Our life together has been for decades and decades –

Involved both Dottie and Cindy.

I knew Dotie before we were married, and I attended her wedding to my long-time friend Jim!

We all grew up in Eldred, Pa.

Cindy knew Jim and Dottie before we were introduced to her and her husband, Buck, by Dottie and Jim.

This was all in the early and mid-80s.

We raised our children together –

Took vacations and traveled the world together.

Today, we still meet up several times a year, and we live 38 miles from Cindy and Buck!

TOGETHER – LIFE and FUN!

Cindy – Buck and Sherry –

Last year, on a trip to Florida with them.

The six of us are watching a Buffalo Bills game together.

TOGETHER – LIFE and FUN!

Before they could walk –

Tammy and Marcus with Taylor and Cassidy – THE TWINS!

Today – Taylor on the left and Cassidy on the right with Tammy!

They are now Sophomores in H.S.

Each is their own individual.

Cassidy does competitive cheerleading –

And H.S. cheer.

Taylor plays the violin and rides horses.

Cassidy chose not to continue the violin, and she was first chair.

Taylor sings and composes her own songs!

The twins are different –

But if I hear them talk when out of sight-

It is hard for me to tell who is who!

The same but so different.

TOGETHER- LIFE and FUN!

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Our long-time friends from the church in NVA!

Nancy and John –

Who moved before we did to Charleston, S.C.

We still keep in touch and meet up.

Long-time friends Nancy and John.

TOGETHER- LIFE and FUN!

Taylor was in her last performance in a play.

She loves to sing, dance, and act.

Cassidy – in the high middle – H.S. cheer!

TOGETHER- LIFE and FUN!

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Papa’s World – Good thoughts and living!

July 11, 2026April 9, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Six grandchildren –
Five girls and one boy!

Maddy – Ella – Sarah – Taylor – Cassidy and Bode.

Living our lives as grandparents.

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

When grandkids visit!

Leaving good thoughts with us after they have gone home!

GOOD THOUGHT!

Friendships that have gone on for decades!

Sherry – Dottie and Cindy.

Since we were married on 6-25-1982 with Dottie –

And a few years after that with Cindy!

GOOD THOUGHTS AND LIVING!

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GOOD THOUGHT – RESET YOUR LIFE!

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Papa’s World – Carolina living!

July 10, 2026April 8, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Papa at the entrance to our community!

Carolina living is now our home –

And the climate is a major factor in the “WHY” we moved here.

An early view from our front porch, soon after we moved in.

You can see the house directly across from us is still under construction!

A lot of the houses in and around us –

Are second homes!

We have nine close to us!

Which means we see the occupants maybe monthly!

Our lawn in the backyard butts up against a protective area and forest.

Which means no one will build there!

In landscaping, we have installed two Crepe Myrtles and three palm trees!

And extended the stone landscaping around the entire house.

We now have an enclosed lanai –

With a space heater, you can sit out there in the dead of winter.

Sherry has plants and flowers out there year-round.

We have the outdoor patio that has seating for four –

And room for a Solo Fire Pit and more seating!

The screened-in room has been fitted with material that makes it water and pollen-proof!

Sherry said in the beginning –

I WANT AN OFFICE FOR BOTH OF US!

Well – this is what we ended up with!

French glass doors to shut off the sound!

Also, we put a queen-sized blow-up mattress in here for grandkids and company if we have a lot of people!

It makes for an additional sleeping room with shades to cover the glass windows.

CAROINA LIVING!

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Today, the stone landscaping goes all around the house!

My comfort zone on the front porch glider!

Overhead protection from most storms.

CAROLINA LIVING!

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Papa’s World – BEACH LIFE!

July 9, 2026April 7, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

A sand maze in NMB!

We took the three youngest grandkids here –

So they could see and try to solve one of the two sand mazes on this beach.

In the middle is Bode trying to work his way through!

If you want to entertain your kids –

They will spend quite a long time trying to find the way through!

Just a small part of BEACH LIFE!

When we can not eat all those fruits and vegetables raw-

We are taking the nutrients every day that research shows go directly into the bloodstream!

For twenty years, we have followed this plan.

Each day we consume the nutrients of 30 fruits, berries, and vegetables.

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Part of the BEACH LIFE –

Is kayaking the ICW onto the marshlands.

Here we are drinking some Fireball shots-

(Provided by another person)

While parking the Kayaks –

And standing on a sandbar with our dear friends Pam and Bob!

Yes – there were small crabs, but it was an experience!

ANOTHER PART OF BEACH LIFE!

Family comes to visit –

Standing on the grass before the marsh and the sunset –

On the church grounds on the island of OIB!

Part of BEACH LIFE!

Being so close –

We can make this an everyday walk if we so wish.

We have bought a parking pass for the last two seasons since they installed paid parking –

On both Sunset and Ocean Isle Beach.

All part of BEACH LIFE!

Now in our fourth season of volunteering for the Protection of Sea Turtles –

We are on the island almost every day from mid-May to mid-October.

This has ingrained us into community living on BEACH LIFE!

A little grill is the perfect place on the island to grab a coffee or tea and watch the boats come and go at the marina!

59 CAUSEWAY GRILL!

Part of our BEACH LIFE!

BEACH LIFE – OCEAN ISLE BEACH!

This is the main part, as soon as you cross the bridge,

The parking lot at the bottom is where we have a season pass to park.

The green area with an amphitheater above the mini golf course –

Where every Friday night from mid-May to early September –

Are free open-air concerts with live Carolina Beach Bands and music!

All are open to tourists and the locals for free!

BEACH LIFE!

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Papa’s World – The days in our life!

July 8, 2026April 6, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

The days in our lives are filled with memories!

These two are my longest two friends –

Jimmy, who grew up in the same little town as I did-

Eldred, Pa.

We played softball together and worked together.

Buck – who knew Jimmy –

Lived across the street from us in Pleasant Acres Drive –

Portville, N.Y.

So, for decades and decades, we have remained friends along with our wives –

Sherry – Cindy and Dottie!

We try to get together three or four times a year.

Thus, they have become a part of the days of our lives.

Sherry is standing on the sidewalk in front of our home –

In Brambleton, Va.

Pointing at the blooms on the Crepe Myrtle that on my hands and knees –

I dug and planted along with two others!

Those were the times I still could get up and down from the ground! LOL

I have always loved Crepe Myrtles and had two put into the back yard here in Cameron Woods Community!

They have become PART OF the DAYS OF OUR LIVES!

Ronny Cox on the right –

Movie and TV star –

His first claim to fame was his role in Deliverance!

We hosted him overnight in our house in Brambleton, VA.

Before his performance, he sat with us for two hours at our breakfast table-

Telling us story after story about his career in over 150 movies and TV shows he had been on.

This was truly a PART OF THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES!

Building our IMMUNE systems has been a part of our lives for over twenty years!

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My son Shawn and his wife – Trisha –

He is a ranked pool player in the USA-

Last year –

The team he played on won the World Championship –

Competing against over 400 teams from across the world –

In Las Vegas.

Another part in the DAYS OF OUR LIVES TOGETHER!

Sherry at one of the sites in the museums in Washington, D.C.

Living near the capital for over 20 years –

We became tour guides for family and friends.

This became a major part of our daily lives!

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Papa’s World – Life – Love and the Beach!

July 7, 2026April 5, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

The “RIDE” in this case –

Is our life together.

We have been married for over 44 years.

Life has been hard at times –

But full of family.

Today, our parents are gone but never forgotten.

Our family now is children and grandchildren-

The cycle continues.

Our life today is the result of those children being born.

As it was for our parents, and now for us!

The celebration of turning 75 was with family at the beach in 2024.

Sherry with her two daughters –

Debby and Tammy.

Love of the beach runs through Sherry to Debby and Tammy!

Papa talking to tourists about The Protection Of Sea Turtles –

We are now involved for our fourth season.

BEACH LIFE suits us.

Our life together has now traveled to the borders of N.C and S.C.

LIFE – LOVE and Beach now for over 44 years together.

We have adopted a healthy lifestyle for the past twenty years.

Our journey to health –

Taking the capsules – Gummies or Liquid drink-

We never miss a day –

And we are closing in on 80!

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Our gratitude is our life together.

The purpose of these blogs is like a journal of our family, friends, and our lives together.

A place or blog site for future GENERATIONS to read and see who we were and how we lived.

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Papa’s World – Always together!

July 6, 2026April 4, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

The path that we chose to walk has always been together-

Now there are times when she goes with the ladies –

Shopping – a movie that I do not want to see –

Playing games at the community center with the other ladies –

Things like that –

Me – sometimes golfing with friends.

I am not much into men’s games –

Or meetups!

That is just not me.

We have always done things together –

We enjoy each other’s company-

And now into our senior years –

We depend on one another.

On the beach –

We walk together!

We have toured the world together.

We are best friends.

Over twenty years ago, we reset our lives together.

Together, we read the research and selected a supplement we found to be a fit for us.

We both knew we had to protect our IMMUNE systems –

So we selected Juice Plus – a blend of fruits, vegetables, and berries –

In powder form, in capsules, or in gummies.

We never miss a day.

It has worked well for us –

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Five years ago –

We built our final house.

We moved to a warmer climate –

Into Cameron Woods Community, Ocean Isle Beach – on the mainland.

We are about six miles from the border of S.C.

And actually spend part of our week in S.C.

We have now been married forty-four years –

Dating for one and a half years before that.

Our SENIOR YEARS are now upon us!

Our wedding vows- UNTIL DEATH DO US PART!

PAPA’S WORLD – ALWAYS TOGETHER!!

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Papa’s World – “Happy Birthday, Sherry”!

July 5, 2026April 3, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Today is Sherry’s birthday!

Here we are pictured on 6-25-1982 –

The day we were married.

In all these years –

She has guided me and been my best friend.

Our life together has been a ride –

Ups and downs, but always steady.

She is the leader of the family – Called grandma by the older grandkids –

And “MORMOR” by the younger grandkids –

Which is Swedish for “MOTHERSMOTHER”!

Except for Sarah, who has adopted “MORMOR” from her younger cousins!

Sherry with Dottie, one of her oldest friends, after we were married.

And her husband Jim.

Sherry is a BILLS MAFIA FAN!

Sherry with Cindy – the second oldest friend since we were married.

They both are BILLS MAFIA FANS –

And she and her husband, Buck, have traveled the world with us.

She loves walking on the sand on the beach.

And wading in the surf looking for shells.

Here she is with two of the oldest granddaughters – Ella and Sarah –

And her oldest daughter, Debby.

Maddy is not with us on this trip.

BESTIES through thick and thin –

Cindy – Sherry and Dottie!!!

Sherry with the youngest grandkids – Cassidy – Bode- Sherry – Taylor, and daughter Tammy and husband Marcus.

FAMILY IS IMPORTANT TO HER!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHERRY –

FOREVER YOUNG –

ALWAYS ELEGANT AND STYLISH!

The GOOD WITCH of Cameron Woods Community!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE!!!!!!

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Papa’s World – Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2026April 2, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

A view from Ocean Isle Beach of the fireworks at the pier on the 4th of July!

July – 2024 – the week of the 4th.

Our family all stayed in a beach house to celebrate both of our 75th birthdays that year.

We have led our lives to this standard.

Here, the grandkids celebrate the 4th. with sparklers.

Anything more than that is not allowed on the island!

The island has a parade attended by thousands.

We all went, and our friend Jim invited us to use his side yard to park –

And set up chairs on the sidewalk in front of his home.

Here we are with Sherry’s sister and part of her family-

Standing in the side yard of Jim’s lot.

The whole week was excellent, and we hope to one day do it again.

All six of the grandkids on the beach.

Papa and Sherry –

Hoping to spend another holiday on the beach.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY to each and every one out there!

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Papa’s World – One day at a time-LIFE!

July 3, 2026April 1, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

In 2013, I had a severe heart attack-

They rushed me to the heart hospital and put a stent in –

However, I needed three more!

The next day, they came into my room and told me they could not put them in!

Because where they were –

It would be too dangerous, and I might die! Therefore, I had to have open heart surgery –

And the three bypasses plus the stent they put in!

That was the day I started living my LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME!

Today – I still view my life that way –

And I consider myself fortunate to be here.

Every day I count my blessings –

I am here to enjoy that day!

When the opportunity came to move South-

And be near beaches and golf –

Sunshine, sand, and surf-

We both agreed this was a dream we had and now would come true!

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Our life is exactly the way we want to live it!

FAMILY visits often.

Friends come to see us.

We make periodic trips back to NVA!

Every morning –

I have my one cup of coffee and sit and think about our lives together.

Yes – we live our life one day at a time.

We are happy – We are living life-

This is who we are!

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Papa’s World – Looking around – LIFE!

July 2, 2026March 31, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Back in October 2020, we moved into a condo in Ocean Keyes, NMB, S.C.

Tammy and the three youngest grandkids were the first to visit us.

We were a half-mile walk through the development to the nearest beach entrance.

There were 780 condos here, and most were second homes or rentals.

Here, you see Sherry Bode and Cassidy walking to the beach.

It was a quiet walk, and the lake was to their left.

You could also walk directly to Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.

At night –

On our large screened-in lanai on the fourth floor overlooking the lake-

You could hear the music from the clubs on Main Street.

We spent nine months here, and it was a time I shall always remember –

It was like a nine-month vacation until our house was completed.

LOO)KING AROUND- LIFE!

OH to have this moment in time back – The twins and Bode!

When they were little before the pandemic, and they moved –

We had them at our home almost every day.

This is but one of those precious moments in time!

LOOKING AROUND – LIFE!

The view from the lanai at our fourth-floor condo in Ocean Keyes – NMB!

There were a total of six fountains – here you only see three.

This was an old golf course called the OLD GATOR HOLE!

Many great times we had in the nine months we leased here.

LOOKING AROUND – LIFE!

Taylor last year in her performance of SOMETHINGS ROTTEN!

She can play the violin, guitar, and Piano.

She has composed and sung several songs, and her favorite pastime is riding and caring for horses.

Taylor is riding a horse.

LOOKING AROUND – LIFE!

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Debby – Papa – Sarah and Sherry.

A look back – Sarah has completed her Freshman year in college.

LOOKING AROUND- LIFE!

Cassidy and Taylor –

Waiting for their cousins to arrive.

A PRECIOUS MOMENT IN TIME!

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Papa’s World – FAMILY GOOD TIMES!

July 1, 2026March 30, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Family has always been important to us.

Getting together – special events – vacations.

When we built our house –

We had this in mind.

To be sure, we had room for ten plus ourselves.

We pull out a single bed to a queen pull-out couch –

To blow up a queen mattress for the office –

Plus the couch – we have the room for twelve.

The downside is only two bathrooms –

Wish we had thought of that when selecting upgrades.

Everyone is here except Mike, Maddy, and Kendrick (Engaged to marry Maddy)!

Ella, Papa, Sarah, Sherry, and Debby!

The Myers family.

Cassidy, Bode, Sherry, Taylor, Tammy, and Marcus.

The Krohn family –

Family is important!

Tro, Andrea, Sherry, Trisha, Shawn, and Autum-

FAMILY IS IMPORTANT!

Relaxing on the beach –

The destination for family at the end of a long drive!

Our dream was to have all of this available when they visit, along with our friends!

CAUSEWAY 59 – one of our places to go and have coffee and tea while watching the boats at the marina!

Our causeway to the OIB and our beach town on the island.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA!

For family good times.

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Papa’s World – Humor – Fun and Good thoughts!

June 30, 2026March 29, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

My GOOD THOUGHT for the day!

FUN is when you spend time with long-time friends!

Here – Buck and Cindy, Sherry, and I golf together!

For years and years, we played guys vs. gals.

But they got better, and we got worse, so we play a scramble with all four of us now!

But the most important part for me –

Is being together with friends for over four decades!

Friendships are important to us into our senior years.

FUN- HUMOR and GOOD THOUGHTS!

Papa and Sherry on one of our volunteer walks on the East end of Ocean Isle Beach for the Protection of Sea Turtles!

While we walk one mile each way, looking for any turtles crawled during the night to lay eggs-

We also pick up garbage along the way, and pictures are taken to document for the N.C. wildlife!

OUR GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

My good thought!

My family FUN picture –

This is Debby and Mike – the oldest daughter and her husband –

And their three daughters- L to R – Maddy – Environmental Science degree and working in that field, the oldest.

Then, Ella, who graduated with a degree in Physical Education for school children, is working in the school system.

And Sarah, the youngest, has just completed her freshman year of college.

This picture is their happy place for every year of their lives –

In the Andrirondics at Raquet Lake.

They vacation there every year and have a family cottage.

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Their happy place!

FUN TIMES!

In 2024 – at Ocean Isle Beach –

Our family celebrated our 75th. birthdays.

Sherry and I –

Living our healthy lifestyle one day at a time.

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Ppa’s World – Growing old together.

June 29, 2026March 28, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

June 25th. 1982 – our wedding day.

Now – 44 years have passed –

We truly are growing old together.

The years have passed, and today we live in N.C. at Cameron Woods Community, Ocean Isle Beach.

We decided to move South for a warmer climate –

Especially during the winter months.

The move was necessitated by the 2020 Pandemic-

The fall of the 401K’s and the increase in the housing market.

It worked out for us to sell our longtime retirement home –

Leave an expensive living area –

And settle near three beaches.

The selling of the home in NVA –

Allowed us to build in N.C. at a fraction of the price it would be in NVA!

We built this home for the family to visit –

Friends to gather –

And the climate that-

We would spend our senior years.

Our life here has changed us –

We now golf more –

Walk the beach –

And are involved in the Protection for Sea Turtles, now in our fourth season.

Here we are with the “TURTLE” group of volunteers –

We are the oldest here in this picture- 77 years old!

There are around 100 volunteers.

This day,

We volunteered to pick up trash in an assigned area of Ocean Isle Beach!

We have reseyt our lives down here.

Our granddaughter, Taylor, will be an intern in August for two weeks.

She reached out after remembering a presentation two years ago.

Those two weeks will be spent on all phases of the program, and we must accompany her at all times!

Taylor had her first date for homecoming as a Freshman.

She is as tall as Sherry –

And Tammy is about 5’6″.

She is an A+ student –

And has arranged most of this on her own.

Our life has been for the past twenty-plus years –

To age healthily into our senior years.

We have done this by taking a health supplement for all that time.

We are active for seniors.

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Papa’s World – Intentions – Kindness – Helping!

June 28, 2026March 27, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

I guess growing up, I had some of those “WILD” moments –

Nothing serious – Sleeping out – campfire or sneaking a bottle of beer.

Raiding gardens – roaming the streets after curfew!

Just normal teenage stuff.

But my early years were formed by my grandma!

She had eleven children, and she was the kindest person I ever knew in my young life!

When I was born, her children had already left the nest and had their own families.

My grandfather was a big man – and he died before I was born.

From the stories passed down –

He, too, was filled with kindness.

He was a farmer and during the Depression –

He fed his neighbors from his farm.

Often carrying provisions to them.

He did not have to do this and had eleven children to support.

But – that is who he was.

My middle name, David, is after him.

I never knew him-

I only knew what he looked like from pictures.

My grandma was Pa. Dutch –

And he was descended from the Irish.

KINDNESS – I have always felt that to help one another –

To offer a hand and not expect any return –

Only THANKS!

That is why we volunteer so much.

Sherry is kind –

Always helping others.

Our life together is looking toward those we can help when we can.

Giving when we can –

It makes me sad to see what is happening to our country –

Our God is a just God –

Our religion follows the teachings of Jesus.

In church, we are quiet and sing the songs together.

Communion – praying for the world in general.

Either one of us is the one to express our joy in shouting –

But in silent prayer.

This is who we are –

We have Family, Church, Friends, and Community.

Our vow when we married on 6-25-1982 –

Was to love and cherish one another.

We have kept that vow all these years.

My mother was the same as her mother –

She and Grandma were so much alike.

Kind, gentle, and well-liked.

Grandma was 85 when she passed away –

And mom was almost 98 when she died.

My father died at 59 from cancer caused by smoking.

And his parents lived well into their 80’s and 90’s.

YES – I HAD SOME WILD TIMES GROWING UP!

But – really, only what a country boy experienced.

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Papa’s World – Writing Positive blogs!

June 27, 2026March 26, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

POSITIVE BLOGS!

I made a commitment in the beginning –

To have POSITIVE WRITINGS IN MY BLOGS!

And I continue that way of thinking today!

Mostly, I write a kind of history journal!

A site where future generations can see who, what, and why we are family!

Our life since we were married-

Has been amazing – survival with hardly any money –

To a combined 79 1/2 years working for the same company-

To retirement in the Carolinas near beaches – entertainment and golf!

We are now closer to 80 than to 70!

Our journey through 44 plus years of marriage –

Has led us from NYS to NVA –

And now N.C. near the S.C. border!

Along the way, we have volunteered to help others when we can.

Family and Church are the main factors in our lives!

Our closest friends for decades and decades have played a major part in that journey.

CINDY, DOTTIE, and SHERRY-

FRIENDS – lifetime!

Sherry with her daughters –

Debby and Tammy –

And her mother-MORMOR – Barb –

FAMILY – Barb now gone but never forgotten –

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Papa’s World – Life together and dreams!

June 26, 2026March 25, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Our life together has been created many times –

We all gathered at our home in the kitchen.

Family times – food and drink and grandkids!

Today – we are far away –

But they all come to visit, and we go back home several times during the year.

Our dream to live in a warm climate near beaches has come true.

Our dream now is to have them all once again gathered in the kitchen.

LIFE TOGETHER AND DREAMS!

We are very much against HATE!

That is not who we are or how we live.

Love – caring and helping is what we are all about!

We share LIFE TOGETHER AND DREAMS!

The home we have today is open to family and friends.

All have been here one time or another!

OUR LIFE TOGETHER AND DREAMS!

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Time for a family gathering at our home in Brambleton, VA.

Miss those days, but so many opportunities exist when they visit!

OUR LIFE TOGETHER AND DREAMS!

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Papa’s World – 6-25-1982 – THE DAY WE WERE MARRIED.

June 25, 2026March 24, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

We had dated for a year and a half prior to the day we were married.

Sherry had two daughters from her first marriage.

I had two sons from my first marriage.

We had very little money, but we made it work.

I kept a few friends, and she kept a few friends –

But other than that, we made new friends together.

We lived in a three-bedroom home with one bathroom all the way up to the end of –

The East Windfall Road in the Portville, N.Y. school district-

The school was ten miles away!

The driveway was 1/10th of a Mile long up a gradual slope to the house –

And the house had a large green lawn all around it!

Back then, I had a push mower – gas –

And it took three days to mow it!

The driveway alone was 1/10th of a mile in both directions and about six feet of mowed grass on either side.

On the upper lawn was a fire pit.

The neighbor at the end of the driveway, you could not see because of the trees –

And the other two neighbors –

One you could see way across the field, and the other you could not see!

We were isolated!

But – as the two daughters grew –

So did the school activities and church-

Both – ten miles away.

Many round trips were needed, and my sons were six to eight miles beyond that!

Most of the ten miles were 35 to 45 MPH!

Sherry – in the Dominican Republic for our honeymoon.

We spent a week on the island at an all-inclusive resort.

At the last minute-

The travel agency called and said our prior destination in the Bahamas was canceled –

Due to renovations, this was available, and they gave the all-inclusive at no cost!

We took it and flew out of Toronto, Canada!

We were married on a Friday night in our church in Portville, N.Y.

Saturday, we drove over three to four hours to Toronto –

Stayed overnight and flew out on Sunday!

We had many adventures on the island –

Someday I will write about them!

Our life together has been one of gratitude!

We made it work –

Had no money –

And raised four children (my sons stayed with their mother)

I raised two wonderful stepdaughters.

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Today – Debby on the left, Tammy on the right, and Sherry in the middle.

They are the daughters I never had.

And they each had three children –

Debby and Mike – with Kendrick, who will marry Maddy!

Sarah and Maddy are in the front, and Ella is behind them.

Tammy with her twin daughters – Taylor and Cassidy!

Marcus and Tammy with Bode –

The only grandson.

My two sons –

Troy on the left and Shawn on the right.

Today, they still live back in NWPA,

Where they were raised.

But they visit –

And we are looking forward to them coming down once again.

Proud father to two sons!

Today we celebrate 44 years of marriage –

I would not change a thing!

My love and soulmate-

My partner and friend.

June 25th. 1982 to June 25th. 2026 –

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, SHERRY –

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Papa’s World – Memories from the past.

June 24, 2026March 23, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

My late brother kept this article from the magazine in The Villages.

In his later years, before he passed away –

We would leave NVA and travel to Florida to his home in The Villages.

We would spend six to eight weeks with him as he was all alone.

He asked us numerous times to sell our home and move into his house with him.

We just could not do this at that time.

This picture was taken by a journalist who worked for the magazine while we were down there the previous winter.

He would show all his friends that his brother and sister-in-law made the “PRESS”! LOL

Many fond memories of the times we spent with him in his years after his wife passed away.

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

The two days we had continuous snow back in Brambleton, VA.

We lived just behind the Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C.

They recorded 48 inches in less than 48 hours!

Here is our enclosed patio, and the snow accumulated up past the windows!

We lived for 50 years in NWPA and WNY and never experienced anything like this.

We were supposed to leave for Florida to see my brother in a couple of days-

And we had to wait a week for the roads to be cleared.

And then it was only one lane in each direction!

It was pretty, but way too much!

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

Cindy – Sherry and Dottie – FRIENDS and best BUDS for decades and decades.

Along with Buck, Jim, and Papa.

All of them from back in NWPA and WNY, and always maintained these friendships over the years!

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST!

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After retirement and into our senior years ( which we are now well into) –

We wanted to golf!

Not all the time –

But every couple of weeks.

We mostly golf with friends we have made or are long-time friends!

Now – today – living in Cameron Woods Community-

We are right in the middle of over 30 golf courses.

We mostly just play nine holes now –

Maybe dinner or just go home. MEMORIES FROM THE PAST and into the present.

On Sunset Beach – a mile and a half walk from the last entrance to the beach-

Sits a mailbox called THE KINDRED SPIRIT!

Placed here four or five decades ago-

By two hippies who carried everything down the beach to install!

Over the years, it has been replaced and modified into a memorial to those two peace-minded spirits!

A journal is left inside and a pen to write your thoughts, prayers, or whatever comes across you mind.

A peaceful place to sit and watch the waves come in or gaze out to sea or over your shoulder-

The marsh and Cherry Point are in the distance from North Myrtle Beach.

A place to gather your thoughts and think back to the two hippies who thought to place this here!

Many PAST MEMORIES are here in this place!

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Papa’s World – Lifetime of memories!

June 23, 2026March 22, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Today she has completed her Freshman year of college!

Sarah is all grown up –

The youngest of three granddaughters of the Myers family.

Here she is with her family – Sarah front left.

She brings smiles wherever she is!

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES!

Bode – before he could walk –

The first grandson –

Today, a young lad who golfs-

Football and Lacrosse.

Loves all sports and his Mormor and Papa.

PROVIDING A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES!

A celebration with friends and neighbors for a BILLS football game!

LIFETIME MEMORIES!

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The three youngest grandchildren –

Taylor – Bode and Cassidy.

We would either ride the Metro or drive into D.C. for the day.

Especially on holidays.

They loved walking in the city.

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES!

COVID – 2020 – North Myrtle Beach –

There were times when we walked the beach and the streets –

Nobody was present!

You can see here how deserted the street is!

This is Main Street, just off the ARCH to the beach.

The stores were open, but no customers.

A MEMORY OF A LIFETIME!

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Papa’s World – Life together.

June 22, 2026March 21, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

We both believe this –

Volunteering and helping others.

We volunteer for the Protection of Sea Turtles – (yes, they are on the endangered species list).

We volunteer at our church,

Saint Lukes Lutherean Chrch –

For the Lord’s Food Pantry, the second Saturday of every month.

Numerous churches in our area run this food pantry.

THIS IS PART OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER.

We are now way past midlife and way into our senior years!

But – we have each other.

We are settled in our home –

We know the funeral plans.

We will stay here as long as we are capable.

THIS IS PART OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER!

We have explored the World –

We have moved so many times-

We have built three houses-

We are in a climate that we like for all seasons.

Travel abroad is most likely done for us.

Driving long distances is becoming harder.

We are happy with our lives now.

We still watch and communicate with family from afar.

THIS IS NOW OUR SENIOR LIFE TOGETHER!

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Friendships that have lasted decades.

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Papa’s World – Always Thankful!!!

June 21, 2026March 20, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Every day I wake up is one more day for me!

When you have a life-changing event –

You count your blessings, and for me –

Learn how to live life one day at a time.

LOL – as a senior, you get used to this!

Also, the support of walls, doors, and handrails while dressing! LOL

As the years go by –

We are grateful that we can still depend on one another in our senior years together!

The smiles – the youth are remembered in this picture.

Our three oldest granddaughters!

Ella – Maddy and Sarah.

Today, Ella has graduated from college and is teaching PhysEd to little children!

Maddy has graduated from college with an Environmental Science degree and is working for a huge Environmental firm.

And Sarah has finished her Freshman year of college!

MANY MEMORIES in this picture-

ALWAYS THANKFUL!

Our longtime friends from back in WNY and NWPA!

Buck – Cindy – Jim – Papa and Sherry.

Dottie is missing. She is married to Jim.

Decades and decades are here.

Today, we all live in N.C.

Still – get together.

ALWAYS THANKFUL!

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Our oldest daughter, Debby-

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ALWAYS THANKFUL!

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Sherry on the ICW with granddaughter –

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Papa’s World – Just looking around!

June 20, 2026March 19, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

We have had snow twice in the almost six years we have been in S.C. and N.C. –

And this is a picture of the sunset for the first time!

It was not much – maybe three inches, but with the sun –

Quickly turned to ice and was gone in five days!

This is the back yard –

This year, we had a freak storm cyclone –

That is what they called it, and it came right up the coast from the South.

They even had snow in Northern Florida!

FIFTEEN INCHES is what we got in twenty-four hours.

And the wind was terrible –

Causing it to drift in places to three feet!

I thought we had left this all behind in NVA and WNY!

We did not even own a snow shovel!

I DO NOT LIKE SNOW AND ICE!

This is my idea of winter in the Carolinas!

Dress warm, and when the sun comes out –

Remove layers as it gets warmer, and it does do that!

I can live with that!

Walking on the beach as long as it is not windy-

The sand STINGS your face.

On a walk at the OIB community center in February-

About 50 degrees in the sun, but felt warmer.

So far, we love the weather of the Carolinas!

On the island of OIB-

Free Friday night music concerts from the end of May to the end of September.

Here, the seating area is starting to fill up.

You can take your own food and drinks-

The drinks can not be in a glass!

The music is good and lasts about two hours.

AND, IT IS FREE!

Friday night concerts at OIB!

Other towns nearby have their own free concerts on different nights!

A favorite place for us to go and grab a coffee or tea is Causeway 59 –

Situated just after you exit the causeway bridge to OIB!

There are three restaurants here and a marina.

We sit here and watch the boats come in to refill or to eat at the restaurants.

This is all just off the ICW, which has access to the ocean.

Just a quiet little place and good food!

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We had always dreamed of living near a beach!

Today, we live near three of them, and two more are 30 to 45 minutes away.

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Papa’s World – Humor, laughs, and good thoughts!

June 19, 2026March 18, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Our life has been a blessing!

This flag tells it all!

Born and living through the HIPPIE era and then as a baby boomer –

We have led an interesting life.

THIS IS MY OWN GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Cassidy, Sherry, and Maddy –

On one of our visits back to NWPA before her mother passed away.

In a small town called Mount Jewett-

At a Swedish restaurant on Main Street.

We always went there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

It was a tradition for our family!

Here – Maddy tries on a Viking Hat!

As little Cassidy looks on!

It was, I believe, called “KAFFE SOL”!

Serving homemade Swedish pastries and food.

Bring back so many memories –

ANOTHER GOOD THOUGHT FOR ME!

We cherish these memories –

And someday we hope to return to NWPA –

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Our glider on the front porch.

We are fans of these two teams.

She is a little bit more leaning toward the Buffalo Bills-

And I am a little more toward the Washington Commanders.

We cheer for both even if they play one another.

FOR US, A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

LOL-LOL- some laughs and humor for the day!

Our very longtime friends –

From back in the 90s in Portville, N.Y.

Buck and Cindy –

They moved to the Wilmington, N.C. area in the mid 90s, and we moved to NVA in 1999.

But we stayed in contact and visited one another-

And took many vacations together around the world.

Today, we live some 35 miles from them and still get together.

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On our trip to OHAU-

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Papa’s World – Laughs with good thoughts and memories!

June 18, 2026March 16, 2026 / Tom / 1 Comment

A ferry ride to Sheckleford Island to see wild horses-

With lifetime friends.

Laughs and good times!

A PAST MEMORY with all six grandkids!

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR US!

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Last year, on a trip to Disney Springs in Florida!

A fun trip with friends –

A lasting good thought memory!

Waiting for the performance to begin at the GREG ROWLES THEATER in North Myrtle Beach –

Bob – Pam and Sherry.

Good times with friends.

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A GOOD MEMORY FOR US – OUR HOME FOR 14 1/2 YEARS IN BRAMBLETON, VA.

April and Brian – our friends from back in WNY-

Visited us in March on their way to Florida.

Rehashing good times –

Showed them the area –

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Papa’s World – Fun Times – friends!

June 17, 2026March 15, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Dottie and Sherry –

Friends since we were married

Dottie grew up in the same town of Eldred, Pa.

As I did!

She married my long-time friend Jim before Sherry, and I was married on 6-25-1982!

So they have known each other for decades, and the friendship today goes back to then!

We raised our children together and went on vacations together.

FUN TIMES – FRIENDS!

Debbie – Sherry – Cindy and Dottie.

FRIENDS!

We have gotten together over the years at each other’s houses.

Played golf –

Sang songs –

Played games and drank a little!

FRIENDSHIPS!

Sherry – Cindy and Dottie!

The laughter is contagious and has been this way for four decades!

Life with friends!

FUN TIMES – FRIENDS!

Before we sold our house and moved from NVA-

Ginger – Nancy – Sherry and Claudia –

Along with three or four other friends –

Formed a group called “THE HENS”!

They would meet for a movie,

And then lunch or dinner.

They have all moved to different areas, and one still lives in NVA!

They have a standing Monday call,

And they get on when they can.

These four moved to N.C. and S.C.

And are within a 1 1/2 hour drive to meet up for lunch!

STILL FRIENDS!

Jim is married to Dottie –

We grew up in Eldred, Pa.

We worked together for American Olean Tile-Dal Tile.

Today we still get together –

Still golf and still laugh!

All these decades of friendships!

FUN TIMES – FRIENDSHIPS!

Build your IMMUNE SYSTEM!

Bob and Pam.

Married and today have leased a home near us.

After spending six years traveling in an RV-

They took a break just to see if they liked the area.

Bob and I went to grade school and High School together.

We still maintain that friendship for seven decades!

FUN TIMES – FRIENDSHIPS!

Since the day we were married –

We have maintained friendships.

Past to the Present.

Our world revolves around maintaining those friendships!

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Papa’s World – Some laughs and good thoughts!

June 16, 2026March 14, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

My GOOD THOUGHT for the day!

We volunteer for the Protection of Sea Turtles on Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

For thousands of years, they were able to come onto the beaches and lay their eggs.

But the human population in America exploded, and along with it came “GARBAGE”!

Today, our oceans are full of plastics- bags- and the plastic that holds soda bottles and cans together.

The turtles mistake the plastic bags for jellyfish!

They attempt to eat it, but it blocks their intestines.

They starve to death.

The other plastics go around their mouths and prevent them from eating.

These are but a few ways the human population has interfered with Sea Turtles-

To the point that they are on the endangered species lists.

There is much, much more to all of this.

But we try to help by volunteering!

ONE CUP is all I have each day.

First thing in the morning!

I look forward to that each day.

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

LOL – A little humor first thing in the morning along with my coffee!

I love to do this-

To make someone feel special and smile!

With my long-time friends –

Cindy and Buck are on our trip to Northern California.

We have traveled the world with them.

Neighbors and friends in the mid 90s-

On Pleasant Acres Drive- Portville, N.Y.

Today, we live about 38 miles from them.

We still get together.

LIFE TO US IS ALL ABOUT FRIENDSHIPS!

It seems we all have that favorite chair- couch –

A storage place for clothes! LOL!!

Every day for the past twenty years –

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Papa’s World – Testing – staying healthy!

June 15, 2026March 13, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Our road to a healthy living as a senior –

Runs through the doctor’s offices!

Appointments on the calendar –

GP – Dentist – Cardio – Chriopactor – Vascular- Internal –

The list is here –

As a senior in age –

All of the above can and do have an effect on our lives.

Preventive is a keyword as a senior.

Eating healthy – walking – moving around –

All are keys to aging as healthily as one can.

Testing all year long –

Being proactive!

It is a way of life as you hit your senior years.

The protection from the sun –

Hats – sunscreen – shade while sitting on the beach.

Wearing long sleeves –

Sunglasses –

All are part of our lives as seniors.

Making short walks on the beach in the wintertime.

Dress warm and get outside.

Neighborhood gathers for the annual TURKEY TROT WALK every Thanksgiving!

A positive outlook on life-

Helping others and volunteering help into and through your senior years!

Friendships – gatherings –

People you share interests with!

FRIENDS!

Along with those appointments –

Building your IMMUNE SYSTEM is important.

Taking a researched supplement to help you in your everyday life.

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A home you love-

A place to retreat to-

Safe- comfortable –

Senior living on your own as long as you can!

Having each other –

Depending on and sharing your life with the one you love.

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Papa’s World – Humor and Good Thoughts for the day!

June 14, 2026March 10, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

LOL – But the good thing for me –

I LOVE VEGETABLES –

I am always eating uncooked carrots, radishes, onions, and tomatoes.

I love celery and hummus dip!

I eat greens and raw cabbage.

I also like them cooked.

Steamed and just picked and fresh!

You do not have to encourage me to eat my vegetables! LOL.

I live one day at a time ever since my open-heart surgery.

I learned that day to never take life for granted.

It was as close to dying as I have ever been.

I count my blessings and the lifestyle changes we made twenty-plus years ago!

We build our IMMUNE SYSTEMS every day.

In twenty years, I have not missed a day, even when I had my heart attack and open heart surgery.

I am convinced – if I had not made those changes before the heart attack-

I would not have survived.

I now get tested every three to six months with blood tests.

Today – in those tests –

I am the same as I was the day after my open-heart surgery.

Everything is working, including every nuclear stress test I have taken.

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Mine would be – “TOM HIT THIS BALL TOO SORT AND TO THE RIGHT- NOW IT IS YOURS!” LOL

In recent years, I have managed to keep it in the fairway –

Not as far as I used to, but at least I can find it!

Golf is a game of hard knocks!

Long – short – sideways and missed swings!

But – for me – it only takes one to bring me back time and time again.

THAT IS MY GOOD THOUGHT IN MY LIFE!

We both live by this in this world of turmoil.

Helping when we can and what we can afford.

Volunteering for those less fortunate.

LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME!

YEP – I HAVE DONE THAT! LOL!

So many funny things happen while playing golf.

Being out in the open air-

Good companions –

Fun times and laughter.

I have even hit the ball, and my watch signals that I have fallen and do I need assistance! LOL

LIFE IS FULL OF HUMOR!

MY GOOD THOUGHT EVERY DAY IS THIS SIGN ON THE FRONT PORCH!

Beach day is only ten minutes away.

The other beach is fifteen minutes away, and the third is thirty minutes away.

Each offers something different.

For us –

It is a dream we have had for a very long time.

FAMILY – FRIENDS have shared that dream with us.

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

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Papa’s World – Looking out for summer!

June 13, 2026March 11, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Sipping coffee on the front porch glider –

Summer is here!

My favorite spot is to sit here –

Watch the neighbors ride by –

Wave or say hello –

All the while under cover from the sun and rain.

Summer is when family comes to visit.

Here – Debby and Mike –

Along with Maddy, Ella, and Sarah –

The three oldest grandchildren!

We take them to Barefoot Landing, the ICW, and the marina.

Watching the boats to come and go.

Summer is vacation time!

Summer concerts in the OIB Park.

Free from mid-May to early October.

Depending on weather-related cancellations.

The concerts draw hundreds of tourists and locals.

Every Friday night, the other towns have free concerts on different weekdays.

Summer time entertainment.

Bode – Sherry, Cassidy, and Taylor.

The youngest grandchildren.

One time, Sherry flew up to NVA and then brought all three back on their first plane ride.

A week later, their parents drove down for a week and took them back home.

Here we are on the ferry to see the Coastal Carolina Museum and Aquarium.

Summer time fun!

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Kayaking with friends –

Pam and Bob are on the marsh of the ICW!

A few shots of Fireball!

Summertime fun!

The family all together –

Gathered on OIB for our 75th birthdays in 2024!

A time to remember.

Summertime fun!

A PAST MEMORY of all six grandchildren.

On the beach in summertime.

Bode is looking at his sisters and cousins.

A PRICELESS MEMORY OF SUMMERTIME!

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Papa’s World – The other side Reston’s hidden gem.

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

” Do you want to go to the farmers market ” ? she asked.

” Of course” I said – “where are we going” ?

“I will drive” she said.

That means – where ever it is –

it is easier for her to drive than tell me how to get there !!!!!

The Original Reston – “NEW TOWN ” Lake Anne Village

Today – it sits quietly hidden –

across the highway

from what is known as ” RESTON” town center.

A conglomerate of high rise office buildings – hotels – stores –

Huge parking garages

and what is now the last stop on the Silver Line Metro

( SEVEN MORE STOPS WILL BE COMPLETED BY 2021)

Lake Anne and the planned community- a large condo unit

It was one of the first PLANNED COMMUNITY

in the Country –

And it reminds me of the housing

FRANK LYOLD WRIGHT built –

Today – it is listed as a HISTORICAL SIGHT –

the entire town and surroundings

then- 1961 – it was planned as a area where you worked – lived and played !

You buy a “HOUSE ” and along with it –

a retail space on the first floor !

The houses are two to four bedrooms –

the retail space you either lease out –

Or run your own business !

And – in the middle of all this a Lake

and down the street

a 18 hole golf course.

This concept was way beyond it’s time !

View of the square from one of the stores

The lake also has numerous homes –

all listed in the millions –

with their own docks and for the most part House boats !

I THINK PARTY CENTRAL IS THE MIDDLE IF THE LAKE !

The lake with paddle boats – kayaks to rent

You can rent paddle boats – kayaks – or just walk the miles of trails.

Architecture of the ’60 ‘s
You can see the housing with the store fronts under them.
One listed for $900,000.00

Lake Anne – tranquil – stand up paddle boats

Sherry and Ginger along the board walk of Lake Anne

Sherry with the statue of the creator of Lake Anne New Town

It is hard to believe that when you are at Reston Town Center –

That right across the street this all exists –

as it is surrounded by huge old growth trees –

and you can not see any of it !

Yet – it remains – a testament to a dream of planning –

Today – I share this with you –

it has been years since I have been here.

We almost always go to the CITY OF RESTON –

We catch the Metro there.

But just beyond the trees –

a Historical little village looms –

And on Saturdays –

HUNDREDS OF FARMERS –

They come from Maryland – Penna. and Va. – West Va.

set up their booths

and the quaint becomes bustling –

yet it remains quiet as NO CARS are allowed on it’s streets –

but you can walk – rent a boat or just sit and relax –

Tom – Sherry and Robert E. Simon Jr.
Founder and planner

Or lean in and kiss the one you love –

AFTER ALL – VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS !

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Papa’s World – Our life at the beach!

June 11, 2026March 8, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Humor – keeps us going!!!

Our life revolves around living near the three beaches in our area.

However, so do friends, family, and GOLFING!

Here is Cindy and Papa!

Cindy and Buck were our neighbors back in WNY in the 90s.

They moved to the Wilmington, N.C. area and then to this golf course called Magnolia Greens-

Just outside Leland and about ten minutes to Wilmington.

We live 38 miles away in Cameron Woods, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

We often get together to play golf –

See entertainment or just visit each other’s home.

We have remained in contact all these years and have traveled the world together.

Here we are on a par three and standing where our balls ended up on the drive.

Three weeks before this –

Cindy had a hole-in-one here!

Over thirty years ago –

I had a hole-in-one at Saint Bonaventure golf course.

I had hit first and got it close, but she really put it tight to the hole!

Birdies for both of us!

BEACH LIFE – FRIENDS and GOLFING!

The entrance to OIB at the community center.

We often come here in the off-season-

We purchase a pier parking pass for the season-

Or if we come here in season –

You now have to pay to park.

There are bathrooms here –

And a volleyball court for sand volleyball!

From mid May to mid-October –

We spend almost every day on the beach –

As part of THE PROTECTION FOR SEA TURTLES!

This is our fourth season of being volunteers.

This has become a big part of our BEACH LIFE!

Marcus – TAYLOR and Tammy!

Taylor has applied and been accepted as an INTERN this summer for two weeks –

For the Protection of Sea Turtles –

She did this all on her own and will be spending two weeks with us in August.

One or both of us must be with her at all times.

This past year, she tried out as a Freshman –

And made the JV basketball team.

Then, in the Spring,

She tried out and made the JV soccer team.

Since she was just walking,

She had a love of horses!

Now today she rides and works at the horse barn.

She is very tall – almost as tall as Sherry.

She has a way with animals –

Training their Goldendoodle – Marley –

All kinds of tricks.

For two weeks, she will become part of our daily BEACH LIFE!

Friends are part of our BEACH LIFE!

Here is Bob (my grade school buddy)-

And Pam – his wife – Sherry and Diane, our neighbor who has a summer cottage in Rushford Lake back in WNY!

This is near where we raised our kids in the Olean-Portville area.

BEACH LIFE INCLUDES THEM!

Healthy living and building our IMMUNE SYSTEMS –

Has been part of our life for over twenty years.

Today, we age as healthily as we can in our senior years.

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Papa’s World – Health is our goal.

June 10, 2026March 7, 2026 / Tom / Leave a comment

Twenty plus years ago –

Sherry and I started on a journey to age as healthily as we could into and through our senior years.

This brought a new diet and an awareness of not eating certain foods and drinks!

For me – I GAVE UP MILK! ( I drank a lot of milk since I was a toddler)

Along with that – SODA’S!

I also drank a lot of them since I was a teenager.

Then I cut way back on dairy and meats.

Red meat, I seldom have –

Instead, I eat chicken, pork, and fish in moderate amounts.

I try not to eat deep-fried.

And I cut way down on sweets –

Milk chocolate is my downfall!

But other candy, cakes, and pies –

I seldom eat those.

Sherry is my source of information and keeps an eye on me.

I do not like hard liquor or wine.

I will drink a glass of beer every couple of weeks.

I drink mostly ice water.

I am not a prude, but a SENIOR!

And I recognize I am not up to all that as I used to be!

As a SENIOR, you have more aches and pains –

You require rest but also a form of exercise.

Mine is walking!

Recently, we took our daughter and two granddaughters to Saint Augustine.

In the four days there –

I walked 7000 plus steps a day.

I also know when to get off my feet if only for a couple of minutes.

Taking short rests helps me with a problem I have with my right leg.

Just knowing I will be okay and just keep going with short rests is all part of my senior years.

TRUE – but I KEEP TRYING!!!!!

Sherry – THE GOOD WITCH – and “JUST TOM”!

I used to dress up for Halloween –

But I am okay with going as “JUST TOM”!

Living life one day at a time –

Is good enough for me.

PAPA talking to two tourists after helping to make the runway path for –

THE PROTECTION OF SEA TURTLES on Ocean Isle Beach.

Here, I explain as best I can the “WHY” of being a volunteer for this organization.

We are now into our fourth season of volunteering.

This means from mid-May to mid-October-

Almost every day on the beach!

This gives us a purpose in our senior years and a goal to get out and walk every day.

Senior living one day at a time.

Plus as you get older –

Communicating with others is important-

Keeping your mind as sharp as you can.

Taking trips with old friends.

Meeting up with old friends!

Keeping a balanced lifestyle.

Always looking to reset yourselves.

For twenty-plus years –

Our supplement of choice –

Has been Juice Plus.

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Every day, getting the nutrients we need for a healthy senior lifestyle.

I have not missed a single day in over twenty years.

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