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Papa’s World – Thoughts – Kindness – Laughs!

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In our lives today – we have calendars to look at in the morning to see what lies ahead!

I am often asked by friends “What have you been up to”?

That question always leaves me blanked-

as every day seems to hold one thing or another –

that we do!

Running errands to the stores –

getting gas for the car – inspections, and maintenance.

Oil changes – tire rotations –

walking the yard looking for anything that doesn’t belong there.

It is the little things that take up our time –

And of course, a walk thrown in for good measure!

BEING BUSY without knowing the answer to that question –

Well – that is what I believe living as a Senior-

in our Golden Years is all about!

In our Community Center –

sits a plastic tub!

This is a collection tub for food to be taken to the local food pantry!

Sherry and I volunteer to gather this up when full –

and deliver it to the local food bank.

It takes about fifteen minutes total to collect –

drive and unload.

Sometimes it is open –

and we take it inside –

where it is weighed –

and recorded as being from Cameron Woods Community.

Other times – no one is there –

so we offload into a storage locker that has a journal –

where we record the number of bags-

and Cameron Woods Community!

We volunteer to do this as we also volunteer at the assisted living nearby-

To keep the library organized

-and Sherry does other things to assist in the residents day to day activities!

I do most of the driving –

and before we retired she did the driving!

So goes a day in retirement for Seniors!

Sherry has a shirt that says “BE KIND TODAY”!

Those who know her –

know that this is who she is.

Always helping out –

always sending a card

( which she makes herself)

We watch houses in our neighborhood for those who are part-time.

We dog sit – we water plants – we help others!

Cameron Woods is that type of neighborhood!

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

My hope for today’s blog is to bring a little bit of laughter –

Good thoughts –

And Happiness to each and every one of you!

Volunteering for walking to look for Turtle nests while also picking up trash on OIB!

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Papa’s World – Laughter – Humor – Thoughts!

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LOL – Good day –

start your day with some laughs –

humor and good thoughts!

Every morning I have a routine –

I start by getting ready to take a shower –

Brush my teeth – take my Meds and Supplements.

Shave – Shower – and make my only cup of coffee for the day!

Then – check outside –

I have been moving plants in at night on the front porch –

and out again in the morning –

first rays of the sunlight!

WHY?

Because the Deer are eating all the flowers and buds!

No matter what I buy to stop them –

they munch them down to the stalks!

Then – I go into the office with my coffee-

and read the paper online.

Now – it is time to write my next blog after posting the days blog!

By the time I start writing –

Sherry is up and about.

My morning routine takes about two hours in total!

Then – off to make the bed –

and get dressed!

So – starting the day with laughter is the way I set the rest of the day feeling “GOOD”!

We have calendars to keep track of daily excursions.

Appointments – doctor – dentist – inspections – oil changes –

and tire rotations.

Haircuts – nails(SHERRY) – grocery stores (THREE OF THEM)

Gas – and trips into NMB or Shalotte.

We like to golf in the afternoons when we golf.

And we walk and exercise.

RETIREMENT is rewarding in different ways –

But the most I like about it –

I DO NOT HAVE TO THINK ABOUT RISING AND GOING TO WORK!

LIVE LIFE TO EXPRESS!

Our thoughts when we moved down to the borders of N.C. and S.C. –

was to go back three or four times a year.

And of course –

they come down a couple times a year.

We stay in contact with zooms –

calls and messages.

Our senior golden years are full of things we like to do.

Living as healthy as we can –

taking our supplements (19) years.

We are aging but we try to age healthy.

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

Whatever you choose – make the best of it!

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PAPA’S WORLD – LAUGHTER – HUMOR – THOUGHTS!

Papa’s World – Some GOOD THOUGHTS!

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LOL! Some humor to start the day off!

Getting older each day –

requires stress relief from some funny sayings!

But – also –

glancing outside at the first rays of the Sun-

Living here in the South-

mostly is shorts and tee-shirt kind of weather.

Which – I might say –

goes a long way in setting the day ahead for me.

I glance at my calendar –

This is the only way I have to remember –

what is in store for the day!

Other than every Tuesday gather the garbage –

and get it ready to set out that night –

for pickup sometime on Wednesday!

On this day in question –

my duty is driving the wife to an appointment.

Funny how small things in life become

‘WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY”?

And the thought crosses my mind every time I am asked-

“WHAT DO YOU DO ALL DAY IN RETIREMENT”?

Well – I answer –

“I REALLY DO NOT HOW I FOUND TIME TO WORK “!

TRASH DAY – just another sample of keeping busy in retirement –

Keeping an eye on the gas tank-

and the prices go up and down –

Knowing where to buy that next tank of gas!

Muldane as it is –

retirement has changed my outlook on life as a Senior!

I find myself waiting for thunder and rainstorms –

To enjoy the noise of nature-

and the after –

of the noise from the woods –

frogs and other insects making loud noises.

Isn’t retirement relaxing?

It is for me –

doing what I want to do –

Not what that job required.

Every day is different –

that is why I have a calendar on my desk.

Time to go and get dressed –

time to have my morning breakfast shake.

My wife is up –

and make the bed.

Check the flowers outside –

did the deer eat them?

Look at the trees blooming as in Crepe Myrtles –

Funny how different colors bloom later than others!

All these questions and thoughts –

“HOW DID I EVER WORK FOR 48 1/2 YEARS?

This is the GOOD THOUGHTS –

of retirement for me!

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Papa’s World – thoughts – humor – kindness!

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This is Sherry and I am very proud of her –

always thinking of kind deeds and helping people!

She volunteers – time –

and resources

and asks for nothing in return.

Helping people and giving what we can –

“ALLOW KINDNESS TO SPREAD”!

Both of us love to golf –

and when we can – with friends -sometimes just ourselves!

It is always a risk-reward –

it is that one shot you can remember that brings us back!

In golf – I think you have to have humor –

because it can and does humble you!

When a bad shot or putt occurs –

just think there is always the next one to make you smile!

To us and our “WHY” of life –

Giving what we can and not expecting any returns!

Expressing “GOOD THOUGHTS” daily –

Living is a code to us in that we try as much as we can to make life easy for those in need!

“GOOD THOUGHTS” daily are my way to maintain a perspective in this time of anxiety!

Today I share I share GOOD THOUGHTS – HUMOR and KINDNESS –

being with friends is PRICELESS!

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Papa’s World – GOOD HUMOR and LAUGHS!

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In day-to-day life – so much negative news floats about – theories – untrue stories –

I try every day to ignore such things – if I want to know – I fact-check – otherwise –

I pay no attention to it – LIFE IS TOO SHORT to become involved with all the “NOISE”!

I look for the funny side of life – I marvel at history and discoveries –

I would love to be involved in a dig for history and finds!

Help one another – share good vibes and humor!

I would be rich! LOL

Life is about discoveries of friends – love for families and seeing one another as often as you can.

The epitome of success in my book is the friendships you have and care about!

I take pictures for memories – looking back fondly on those memories.

I am selective on who I allow to post on my page – I do not like political posts either way.

I do not want to be convinced or shown what that person believes to be right or wrong!

But – many funny posts on Facebook make me laugh or smile – those I like.

Keeping up with friends – neighbors and family –

What makes me smile will be the ones who remain on my site!

Many people are going through health issues today – especially in our age group of BABYBOOMERS!

So many are selling and using cash here in the Carolinas to downsize and live the dream life!

Stay positive – we found ours and yours could also be here.

We left the hustle and bustle of traffic – the roads clogged and people rushing to and from work –

to find peaceful living here – it can and does get busy –

but being in traffic at 35 MPH vs. 65 MPH is way better!

We attempt to play golf – it is a form of relaxation for me – being out in nature – now I am not that good –

I struggle at times – hit a couple good shots and then all goes South! LOL!

But – it is that next great one that brings me back for another go at it!

I know my limits but still at times I try the next to impossible – and when I hit it and make the shot –

all that came before is soon forgotten and that one shot remains in my memory!

I hope today my blog brings some joy – humor and laughter your way –

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Papa’s World – Happy thoughts and Happy days!

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Golfing to us is a day to just enjoy the outdoors – good friends – and that one good shot that brings us back again and again.

Here we have so many courses near us and we buy the first tee card that gives us reduced rates

on over 50 courses.

Do we play every week – no – about every two weeks –

Usually with our close friends who live 38 miles away.

It is easy as the courses they like to play are in our area –

but they live on Magnolia Greens and we also play there.

We have been friends ever since we moved to Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y.

back in the late 1980s.

We started playing golf there in WNY before Sherry or Cindy ever picked up a golf club.

So many laughs back then and it continues to this day!

They even wore mittens because their hands were cold!

They moved in the mid-90s to N.C. and in 1999 we moved to NVA-

but we stayed in touch and would visit one another.

We have another couple who also are close friends and we would visit each other three times a year they lived in Va. Beach, Va.

The three of them are just so funny when together.

Sherry – Cindy and Dottie –

I have known Dottie and Jimmy since the mid to late 70s –

Jim and I played softball together in the town we both grew up in and Dottie lived there also.

Papa – Buck and Jimmy – so many memories of good times together!

When we are all together it is HAPPY THOUGHTS and HAPPY DAYS!

Now – we are all retired – still visiting each other – still playing golf –

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Papa’s World – Good times with family and friends!

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LOL – it would not matter for me – it is not the equipment – but it is “ME”!

So many times we have golfed – and mostly with friends – both near and far!

Elaine and Steve from back in WNY –

Paul and Janet from back in WPA – (Janet Is the designated driver) –

Bob and Pam – when they stopped their RV for a week, we hit the links!

Jim and Dottie – and Buck and Cindy –

we try to get together with each other along with Craig and Debbie.

Just being together with friends – and sometimes just the two of us!

We now live close to each other – 35 35-minute drive and most times they come in our direction –

because of all the courses near us. BUCK and CINDY – our close friends!

And for years – the machine and Mike’s come out and they sing!

FRIENDS – BESTIES – living life to the plus – one song at a time!

Laughing – friendships – priceless!

Six grandchildren – they call Sherry “GRANDMA – MORMOR” and she loves it!

We try every so few months to travel back to NVA to see them –

and they also travel here to N.C. to see us.

Sarah – Ella and Debby with Sherry – Maddy had to work and could not visit.

Maddy has graduated with an environmental science degree and is now working –

as a Scientist – Geologist for a major national Environmental firm.

Today they are getting older – but our memories as growing grandchildren – PRICELESS!

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Papa’s World – Remembering the GOOD TIMES!

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Papa – Sherry – Les and Ingrid taking the picture.

Les and I played softball together back in the mid-70s –

They had been on their way back to WNY and stopped at a campground nearby –

We got together for the day and here we are at Holden Beach –

We stopped at one of our favorite places to have ice cream –

THIS WAS GOOD TIMES once again revisited!

Tammy holding Taylor and Marcus holding Cassidy –

The twins were born on their mother’s birthday –

It was “TIME,” the doctor said!

They were so small – today at 13 Taylor is 5’71/2 inches and Cassidy is 5’5″ and gaining!

“GOOD TIMES ” revisited!

We have so much to be grateful for – living life to the plus – one day at a time!

Our neighbors who live but three doors from us – in Cameron Woods Community –

Diane and Steve – small world – they also are from WNY and have a vacation house –

On Rushford Lake – a few miles from where we lived –

And frequent Olean, N.Y. all the time as we did when we lived in Portville, N.Y.

New “GOOD TIMES” as new friends!

Bill and Marcea – our neighbors in Cameron Woods Community –

We took them to “FAT HAROLD” the “SHAG” club in North Myrtle Beach –

and they loved it – next time we go we will learn how to dance the “SHAG”!

New neighborhood FRIENDS – “GOOD TIMES”!

Solo Stove campfire in the back patio – with family –

“GOOD TIMES” in the making!

Not this extreme – but I have seen some that are! LOL

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PAPA’S WORLD – REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES! Another day in our lives.

Papa’s World – The power of belief – DREAMS!

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We both have strong beliefs – in God – Church – Family and together we can make dreams!

I have found throughout my life – to one step at a time – take care of the little things in life –

and that in turn will mostly take care of the bigger things in life – at least partially.

LIVE YOUR LIFE – and DREAM – big and small.

To me DREAMS become goals of life – GOALS ACHIEVED become life as you live it.

Bring as much GOOD into your life – you then become the person you yourself respect the most.

PAPA’S WORLD is about all the above.

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Papa’s World – Vibes – feelings – memories – GOOD!

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A picture drawn free hand by our granddaughter when she was 12 years old!

We had it framed and it sits on our dresser.

Always reminds me of a talented young person – Cassidy!

My son Troy and his partner – Andrea – are always in my thoughts – hoping they come for a visit this year!

My son Shawn and wife – Trisha – hope they return this year!

A little chilly sunset – offset by a Solo Stove firepit – good thoughts and vibes!

Being a SENIOR – no regrets – early to bed – early to rise – health and nutrition as we get older!

Freehand decorated by our granddaughter Sarah – another talented granddaughter!

Oh to have them once again young!

Granddaughters – now all grown – 23-20-17-and 13!

Bode with “Captain Jim” on his boat – he let him drive on the ICW – the highlight of his last visit!

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JUNE – 1982 – the beginning of our life together –

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Papa’s World – Feeling good – smiling – laughing!

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I saw this and laughed – both Sherry and myself – are going to the Senior Center –

Tuesday and Thursday – doing what is called GERIFIT!

It costs nothing – and anywhere from 40 to 50 Seniors are there –

It is 45 minutes of continuous exercise structured for Seniors.

You use a chair – weights – and a stretch band tied to the back of the chair.

All the muscle groups are used and no pressure – you do what you can.

At 75 years old – along with walking – this will hopefully keep us limber and fit.

This picture keeps me happy whenever I walk by it –

it so reminds me of something –

In my mind it is a “HALLMARK CARD” –

Why is it special and makes me smile?

Because it was drawn by Cassidy when she was maybe six or seven!

Its simple – but shows me “HER” as a little girl – and I smile when I see it!

Church is a big thing in our lives-

ever since we were married.

In the years we have been married –

we have been members of three different churches-

One in WNY – one in NVA and the latest and we think the last – in OIB. N.C.

All have special memories in our hearts.

In our time in N.C. and S.C. –

which is only 8 miles from us –

with North Myrtle Beach another 8 miles-

We have attended the Saint Patrick’s Day parade four times!

The first time was in the Pandemic and not official –

It brings happy thoughts to us and memories of family and friends who have gone with us!

A happy thought full of smiles for us!

Hanging on the wall in the front bedroom –

Is a drawing of our home in Brambleton, Va.

This is special for us and framed because our granddaughter –

“ELLA” drew it for us!

Again – when I see this –

it brings smiles and a memory of our home in NVA!

Today – I hope I have started your day with a smile –

a good thought and a happy day!

My way of doing that to you.

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PAPA’S WORLD – FEELING GOOD – SMILING – LAUGHING!!!!

Papa’s World – Some more memories in time.

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Before our first grandson came along – five granddaughters –

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Long time bestie – Jimmy and me – and I can not sing!

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

One of the early in their lives birthday party – the twins – Cassidy and Taylor and their dad Marcus.

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

A winter snowstorm at our townhouse at Ridgetop Commons in Fairfax, Va.

Here is Maddy helping Papa – she is now 23 years old!

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

My mother Mary – she passed away almost 98 years old –

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn-

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

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SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Papa’s World – Memories of good times!

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My oldest grandson – Ryan and Sherry – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

A little singing with one of my oldest best friends – Jimmy – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and I at one of my class reunions – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and I in OHAU – NORTH SHORE – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and I are in our Corporate Cup Day competitions – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Cassidy and Taylor – when they were young – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

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Papa’s World – Good Times in Pictures!

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Before Bode – Maddy – now 23 – Taylor – now 13 – Sarah – now 17 – Ella – now 20 and Cassidy – now 13.

Five granddaughters – GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Playing volleyball at Lake Holiday – Maddy in the foreground –

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Cassidy and Taylor at the Washington Commanders headquarters and practice facility.

Players car show –

This was only 15 minutes from where we lived.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Papa – at a wine tasting with friends – somewhere in the upper Va. wine country.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Taylor – Bode and Cassidy – drinking a Complete health shake –

to this day years later – they all still ask for it!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Sherry and some of her team at a National Health Conference –

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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Three oldest granddaughters – at Lake Anna for my 60th birthday!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Alawys a sunset from the park in Ocean Isle Beach behind the stage!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Spending time with the youngest granddaughters.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Christmas at home with Sherry and her sisters.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Mount Nebo Lutheran Church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Sherry attended this church growing up – built by the Swedes in 1886!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Go to Sunset Beach clear on the West end – park and walk down the beach – this becomes Bird Island-

1 1/4 miles you come to THE KINDRED SPIRIT mailbox- take out the journal and write a thought –

People have been doing this for almost 1/2 a century!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Always a good time with friends – trips – vacations – just get together.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Part of our family – grand dog MARLEY!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Good times – Pictures – Memories!

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When lifelong friends get together – and golf- MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES in PICTURES!

Son of my youngest son – Ryan – my grandson –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES – MEMORIES!

We lived in the snow belt in WNY and NWPA for 50 years –

yet the most snowfall we have ever experienced was in NVA next to the Dulles Airport – 48 inches!

Here is a picture and another foot fell after I took this!

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

We called her “TINY” – today she is 5’10” taking after Sherry –

Little Ella – a junior in college –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Halloween all those years ago – a PIRATE and a LADY!

Papa and Sherry –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

All from WNY and nearby Pa.

Friends for years and years.

Now we all live in N.C.

GOODTIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – PICTURES – MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES!

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Sherry’s father BILL – served in WWII –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and her mother – Barb – GIGI –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry with her two sisters and mother and father –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Books in PICTURES provide great memories for our little ones!

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

And now a grandmother herself – Sherry with the oldest granddaughters – Ella and Maddy-

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

And again – this time with Sarah and Maddy – Sarah takes after Sherry and is 5’10” –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

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Papa’s World – Memories – Pictures – Good Times!

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Sherry and Ella – waterfront – memory –

MEMORIES – PICTURES – Good Times!

Taylor – one of the twins – loves horses and riding – she would spend all her time there if she could!

Memories – Pictures and Good Times!

We both volunteer for the OCEAN ISLE BEACH SEA TURTLE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Cassidy – one of the twins – always checks in with Sherry ( MORMOR – MOTHERSMOTHER! )

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Our view at night from our front yard – southwest towards the Ocean – because of the curve of the coastline – we – the beach faces almost South!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Neighborhood friends – in North Myrtle Beach at BOUYS ON THE BEACH!

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Papa’s World – MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS and PICTURES!

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Our hearts belong to Sunsets at SUNSET BEACH, N.C.

Walking the walkway – very long – to the beach and seeing this –

is like MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Sherry to the left with her two sisters and her parents – Barb(GIGI) and her father Bill –

She reminds me so much of her father-

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Family gathering at the Swedish Festival in Mount Jewett, Pa. PARADE!

Front with hat – my son Troy – Papa – Taylor and Cassidy with my great niece – Kelly.

Tammy holding Bode ( now nine) next to GIGI!

Back – my youngest son Shawn and Trisha.

Her sister Bonnie taking a picture and Lee sitting in front of her!

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Buck – Cindy – Sherry – Papa in Muirs Woods among the giant redwoods.

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Bode – after five girls – the first grandson.

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Walking the beach with Debby and Ella!

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – Pictures and Memories!

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Mount Nebo – built by the Swedes in the 1800’s – eight-sided church – still has special services –

Where Sherry grew up going to the Lutheran church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Her family is buried there.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

On the West end of Sunset Beach – onto what is known as Bird Island – sits the KINDRED SPIRIT

mailbox – for over 40 years – inside is a journal you can write your thoughts and words-

It is maintained by anonymous people and the journals are in a museum.

About a 2 1/2 mile walk from the pier.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES.

Our “GRAND DOG ” MARLEY is so calm; the kids dress her up!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

The sky at night – why we love living here in N.C. near the Ocean!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

GIGI – and Sherry – this was her mother back in Pa. at the nursing home.

This was taken at a nearby park.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Our motto in life!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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Grandkids – five granddaughters and one grandson –

PICTURES THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

We have known them before we became neighbors back in WNY – they moved to Leland –

now we have moved to OIB!

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

GIGI – center and two of her daughters –

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

Back in NWPA to Mount Jewett, Pa. Sherry’s hometown where she grew up –

here is the KINZUA BRIDGE – partially destroyed by a Tornado – now a state park.

Built in the late 1800’s.

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

New friends – part-time neighbors – in our community of Cameron Woods.

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

My oldest son – Troy – builds houses from the ground up – from a distance – love you!

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

My Youngest son – Shawn – is a nationally ranked pool player.

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Some thoughts and pictures!

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A little over three years ago – we decided to “CASH” out by selling our then-dream home –

in NVA. in Brambleton.

We had lived in that home for 14 1/2 years – and watched the community go from one High School to finishing the fourth H.S. when we moved on.

We were a metro ride to downtown Washington, D.C.

We had family there and they still are there in Winchester and Leesburg.

But – being retired – our 401 K took a big hit in the downturn – but housing went way up!

Plus – it was time – to move while we still had our health – to somewhere that we did not have to be in snow and ice!

We had thought about the Wilmington and Leland area in N.C.

We had friends there – and had spent vacations there.

By chance, while looking at rentals – I came across a condo in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Sitting on a small lake with fountains – it was ideal so we made the move during the pandemic.

We love playing “AT” golf – and down here it is affordable where it was not in NVA.

We found that right away we were in the middle of golfers paradise!

We could pick and choose – buying what is called THE FIRST TEE card for even more reduced rates.

But also If we had an address here – we could get what is called LOCAL RATES!

So – we started playing 2 or 3 times a month on different courses.

We had found our dream once again.

We ended up in a new community in OIB. Between the mainland and the ICW.

Near two beaches – pictured here is Sunset Beach – our favorite walking beach because it is so flat and easy to walk on.

The far right where the tall building is – that is Ocean Isle Beach – separated by a channel.

That is closest to us and is much more commercial.

We spend a lot of time there for concerts – and open air and enjoy Pelican Roost – a bar and grill for good eats.

We walk the streets there next to the canals.

We are minutes from either one and once again a dream came true for us – beach life!

During the first nine months, we lived in NMB at the condo – while building our last dream home.

We now are settled in – all landscaping is done – and all other add-ons we have done are done.

We have room for the entire family.

And they all have been here – from Pa. to Va.

Our dream life is shared with family and friends who have also been here.

Palm trees – flowers – bushes and protected tall live oaks and pine trees – our dream of where to live.

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Papa’s World -Everything good – all smiles!

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We live our lives to be kind – giving – sharing – family – friends – one day at a time!

Smile – laugh – humor – it’s FREE!

Children are our future – show them gratitude – give them feelings – share honesty!

We have a short time left in our senior years – caring and believing.

What we have left – will be honesty – friendships and belief in humankind.

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PAPA’S WORLD – EVERYTHING GOOD – ALL SMILES!

Papa’s World – Blessed with the good life in the South!

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In our journey of life together – we have lived in WNY – NVA – S.C. and now in N.C. –

on the border with S.C.

We have found our dream house – and our Cameron Woods Community –

We are 4 and 6 miles away from two beaches.

Eight miles to shopping in big box stores and three large grocery stores within four miles.

We can choose professional entertainment within twenty to forty minutes.

Within minutes we can dine on the ICW or the Ocean!

We have good neighbors – always waving or stopping to talk.

We can walk nearly six miles without leaving the neighborhood.

Soon all the construction on homes being built here will be done.

We have thirty golf courses to pick from within thirty minutes!

We believe in equal rights for everyone – we believe in law and order and a strong military.

We believe in the constitution and free government of the people and by the people.

We believe in peaceful protest and the election by the people –

We believe in God and church – we believe in family.

This is who we are.

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Papa’s World – Good vibes – life as a senior!

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Life is full of humor – you just have to see it and then smile!

Often times I see things while driving – and point it out to my wife and we both smile!

Be kind – smile – both are “FREE”!

Ella – now 20 – Maddy – soon to be 23 – Sarah – soon to be 17 – SMILES – bring sunshine into our lives!

Living our life into our senior years – always seeing them as they were and now as they are –

Living life tp the plus one day at a time!

Funny – but as our life goes into more senior years – we can appreciate what we have accomplished

and still enjoy our fruits of labor – that is life as a senior!

Today – Ella – Maddy and Sarah – our three oldest granddaughters – still the smiles!

Today I blog on our life in our senior years – living our dream and enjoying our life in retirement.

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Papa’s World – The world of good thoughts and humor.

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Welcome to Papa’s World – a daily exercise in blogging my thoughts – words – dreams and life.

Papa’s World is designed on positive vibes – positive happenings – laughter – family and friends – a blog that details my family.

Papa and Sherry – my wife of over forty years – and two years before we married – my partner in family – life and beliefs.

I have learned it is the small things in life each day that mounts up to the joy that I love!

Family – friends – neighbors, and people from all walks of life – we live life one day at a time.

A sense of humor – laughing and exploring is what we love about each other and our life together.

This is my blog and our life together – PAPA’S WORLD – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog my contact: fitztdf@fitztdf

Over 1000 blogs on this site – enjoy them – have a breakfast drink and sit back and enjoy life as we see it!

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Papa’s World – Random days in our lives.

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Humor is in my life – smile – laugh – have fun!!!!!

Living near two beaches – OIB – four miles away and Sunset Beach – six miles away.

Grandchildren – keep us going and young – at least in the heart!

Laughter can be the best medicine! LOL

For me – it never gets old – living life to the plus – one day at a time!

Family at sunset – our lives revolve around family!

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Grandaughters – Maddy and Ella with grandma – Sherry – RANDOM DAYS IN OUR LIVES!

Papa’s World – feel good – be happy – SMILE!

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Welcome to Papa’s World

In today’s world – in my blogs – you will find good thoughts – smiles and places – and times for the family.

Family for me is happy thoughts – memories and smiles.

A little play on words – smile!

Humor – smiles – a little respite from all the negative news.

Chlidren bring smiles!

True or not – smile!

The truth is out there!

I hope this has brought a smile to your face today – start your day with happy thoughts.

In PAPA’S WORLD – we SMILE!

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Papa’s World – Starting your day with good thoughts and humor.

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Be happy – I try to think positively each day – I look for positive news articles or historical events.

Bring humor into your day – laugh and smile and greet people whom you don’t know with a smile.

After all “SMILES ARE FREE”!

I take out all the negativity I can from my life – news – papers – TV – it can calm my life and I just do not need all the noise from others!

Sunrises – sounds of the beach – birds – waves and the start of a new day!

Golfing for us is just getting out in nature – fresh air and green grass and if possible – sights along the ICW!

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Papa’s World – Start your day – smiling and good thoughts!

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SMILE – happy thoughts – start your day with a good thought!

Good thoughts prevail here in my world – giving – sharing and smiling!

The end of a cloudy day brings sunsets and a peaceful end to my day!

LOL – can you imagine? Laugh a little or laugh a lot! JUST LAUGH!

Walk a beach – calm – sunrise – the sound of the surf – sand, and shells!

True – but I write them down for all to see when I am gone!

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Papa’s World – Some Random pictures of family!

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Today – this blog is about random happenings – in thought – words and gestures – for we all are small creatures in the vast universe!

Our granddaughter Ella has finished her Sophomore year at Randolf College in Lynchburg, Va.

In her studies she hopes to become a Phs Ed teacher to children – while maintaining her academics – she also has been a starter on

the women’s soccer team both years!

The best for her is yet to come!

Sarah – Debby – Maddy – Mike – Ella – Maddie graduated from the University of Lynchburg – Environmental Science.

Along with her high-grade point average – she played soccer all four years.

Being named third-team all-conference as a Sophomore and second-team all-conference as a Junior.

In her senior year, she was captain and they won the ODAC championship –

in two out of four years, her team was invited to the NCAA Womens Soccer tournament.

Now she will embark on the next journey of her young life.

Taylor, – our granddaughter stands for a recital for the sixth-grade strings –

She also rides horses – and excels in her grades having straight “A”s.

One day she says she will own a horse!

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Papa’s World – Past thoughts – good vibes and humor!

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I have always championed equal rights for women – and will to the day I die.

Life is full of humor if you look for it! LOL!

I look for positive stories to read and positive – good thoughts to share – life is too short to do otherwise.

Our brand new Community Center has opened – Pickleball courts – pool and clubhouse.

My thoughts have always been this – “DO THE RIGHT THING”!

Trying to keep the weight off – requires a sense of humor – at least I can laugh at it!

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Papa’s World – A little HUMOR – LAUGHS and GOOD THOUGHTS!

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I try to live my life with humor – not laughing outright – but with funny thoughts that lead to smiles!

Keeping it all in perspective – I like good entertainment – shows that make me feel good!

I am not good with scary shows or violent shows although I have seen some good ones!

AAHHHH! The wisdom of our senior years – living life to the plus one-day at a time!

I tend to unfollow people who post negative or insensitive posts – I have enough negative ‘STUFF” –

I choose to read and see the positive side of life!

Life is full of choices – doors to open and walk through! LIVE TO THE FULLEST!

I hope this starts your day off in a good mood – enjoy whatever the day brings –

listen to the sounds – see nature and live life to the fullest one day at a time!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY! PAPA’S WORLD – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

PAPA’S WORLD – A LITTLE HUMOR – LAUGHS – AND GOOD THOUGHTS!!!!!

Papa’s World – Good times and Good thoughts!

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Papa’s World is my blog where I bring friends – family and laughs and good thoughts.

One of my happy places is the golf course – if only I could play!!!!!

Laugh – smile and have a sense of humor – living life one day at a time – and to the plus!

We love living close to the beach – walking – sitting and just enjoying sun-sand and surf!

We are retired – with a home business – living out our senior years – having family visits and returning back home to see them

With friends, we just may do this in modest consumption! LOL!

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Papa’s World – Thoughts and pictures of life.

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Our life in thoughts and pictures – life is full of surprises!

Our daughter and her two youngest daughters came for a surprise visit!

Saint Patrick’s parade in North Myrtle Beach – fun day with parade – vendors – three stages and six bands!

One of our favorite pastimes – golfing with lifelong friends!

A wise saying but also very truthful!

Papa watched our granddaughter Ella trying to solve the maze on the beach. Did not solve it!

Our go-to system for growing our own veggies with no dirt or pesticides! Year around where we live!

We BOTH KNOW a friend like this! LOL

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Papa’s World – Random thoughts and pictures!

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Good day to all – here is a good thought – a way to start your day!

A cool evening with a welcoming Solo Stove firepit! A way to take the chill off in the evening!

One of our favorite pastimes – just enjoying being out there!

Holding our twin granddaughters who now are twelve years old!

Memories of fondness from the past!

My LITTLE SMILE for the day! LOL

The twins today – Taylor to the left singing – the tall one and Cassidy to the right singing – Taylor is just tall for her age!

Love Willie and love his words of wisdom.

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Papa and Sherry were at a Washington Nationals game before we moved to the Carolinas!

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Papa’s World – reflecting back – thoughts!

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I started this blog because I wanted to leave memories for generations to come – in pictures – thoughts – words and actions!

I grew up not really knowing my cousins – aunts or uncles – my sister was 15 years older than me and my brother was 10 years older.

By the time I came along – all those cousins were already that much older than me – and I just never knew them!

The few I did know – lived in the township and went to the other schools.

So – here are my blogs for the family now to have after I am gone – to know who we were and how we lived.

Sherry – we have been married 40 plus years – my soulmate and the one who guides me in health!

We are retired and living our life out in the Carolinas – where it is warm – I do not like cold and neither does she!

We live one day at a time – always exploring and doing new things – together!

This is her and my why all these years – living life to the plus!

Be kind – care for others – smile and hug often – this is me.

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PAPA’S WORLD – REFLECTING BACK and THOUGHTS!! LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS ONE DAT AT A TIME!

Papa’s World – Life in good thoughts and laughs!

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Mr. Rogers – good thoughts and caring – life with Mr. Rogers!

A laugh = a smile – along with good thoughts – life in Papa’s World!

Kindness – every day – we show kindness – hoping that it is passed on!

In my house, I change the cushions – instead of where I sit! LOL!

I want to show good thoughts and humor as a way to instill positive news into the lives of my readers.

The world is so full of negative news – and lacking in smiles – hug a person – shake a hand –

give kindness and caring for free!

Notice the sights and sounds in nature – the peaceful journey on a walk – look for sunrise and sunsets!

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PAPA’S WORLD – LIFE IN GOOD THOUGHTS AND LAUGHS!!!!

Papa’s World – Good times – Good thoughts – Good humor!

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Spending time with my sons – Troy on the left and Shawn on the right – MEMORIES OF VACATION LAST SUMMER!

Papa and Sherry – our life together for over 41 years – memories of past GOOD TIMES and those yet to come!

Our GOOD THOUGHT for the day – living life one day at a time – past and present memories!

Good friends – Good times – Good memories – living the salt life in the Carolinas! MAKING LASTING MEMORIES!

My go-to GOOD START to every day – thank you for reading Papa’s World – livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

Good humor to make you smile – and hopefully – fall to sleep! LOL PAPA’S WORLD!!!!!!

Papa’s World – Humor – Smiles – Good Thoughts!

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My day always starts off with humor – smiles and laughter on my social media page – setting the tone for the rest of the day!

A positive outlook on life! I will drink to that! LOL

WHAT is THIS? Why – to protect it from the low temps below freezing – a metallic cover for our Tower Garden – and it does just fine – but to me, it looks like something from “ET” or “STAR WARS”! LOL

A good thought for the day – one to think about – positive vibes!

HHHHHMMMMM – and here I thought it was the JUICE! LOL

Sherry with Cindy and Dottie – friends that make friends laugh – smile and just have good times!

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Papa’s World – HAPPY LIFE – memories – good thoughts!

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In my autumn years – I channel out the negative press – news – and look for the good in humankind!

Papa – chilling at Brickyard Landing golf course in N.C. – a fifteen-minute drive from our home on the ICW!

We had come to the driving range to hit some golf balls and then have a drink on the veranda overlooking the 18th fairway and green!

HAPPY LIFE living each day one day at a time!

While I have never done this – I have come close and one time my buddy did this and went over to the homeowner and said he was sorry!

That proved to be a good thought and outcome as the owner then accepted his apology!

My go-to when I feel the need to SNACK! Can get more info by contacting http://www.ssherrylynn49@aol.com

I have been eating these for 16-plus years – sometimes in place of a meal or on the golf course.

I tend to like the TART CHERRY!

My wife Sherry and myself on the ICW with friends last summer – living the retired life in the CAROLINAS!

I live my life to the plus one day at a time – HAPPY THOUGHTS!

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HAPPY LIFE – MEMORIES – GOOD THOUGHTS living life one day at a time PAPA’S WORLD!

Papa’s World – Random pictures – thoughts – memories!

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Good day everyone – hope all is well – the weather is beautiful here in N.C. Blue skies – sunshine – a little breeze – warm!

Sherry and Cindy went to Wilmington to do a class on making these plants in a glass bowl that becomes self-sufficient!

Our go-to supplement for the last 16 plus years – FRUITS – VEGETABLES – BERRIES – all this in a capsule!

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We love to golf – maybe once a week sometimes twice – if the weather does not permit – we walk instead.

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Papa at the Links of Brickyard Landing along the ICW! RANDOM PICTURES – THOUGHTS & MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – Wonderful thoughts – memories!

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I always thought this – now in retirement – I still think any day of golf is better than – well you choose it! LOL

The Tower Garden – the smaller unit can be used indoors with grow lights – the outdoor unit is larger – producing with just water – light and nutrients and air!

Our Tower Garden is covered up for freezing temps – looks like something from Star Wars! LOL

Sherry and Dottie – best friends for over 40 years – living life to the plus one day at a time!

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PAPA’S WORLD – WONDERFUL THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – Random humor – smiles and thoughts!

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To start your day with a smile and laugh!

Infectious smile – our Taylor when she was little – makes me want to pick her up once again!

At least keep your sense of humor – it could be memories!

Mine quit and will not be back! LOL

How your day goes is how you go! Think positive and be happy!

MorMor and little Taylor – same smile – growing up!

We all make choices – but my wife says “NO”! LOL

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Papa’s World – Random pictures – thoughts and memories.

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Christmas decorations for 2022 in our home in Cameron Woods Community – OIB, N.C. Our second Christmas here in our new home!

I do not run because I thud – thud – jarring my whole body – so I walk – almost every day 2 to 3 miles – and strive for 10,000 steps.

The closest beach to our home is four miles and is Ocean Isle Beach – with a pier and this entrance is the Community Center!

At Crooked Hammock in Barefoot Landing, S.C with family when they visited after Christmas but before New Year’s Eve!

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Long ago Pier picture of OIB – RANDOM PICTURES – THOUGHTS – and PICTURES – MY BLOG!

Papa’s World – Random thoughts – words and pictures!

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Beach life – sand – surf and sounds of the beach. Our dream of living near a beach has come true!

Taking a short drive to the shore – then walking the ramp to view the pier and water and sand – living life to the plus.

Giving what you can – helping where you can – friends – family – neighbors – living life one day at a time.

Sunset through the dunes at Sunset Beach, N.C. A way to relax – think and live life to its fullest.

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PAPA’S WORLD – RANDOM THOUGHTS – WORDS and PICTURES!!!!

Papa’s World – Happiness – Caring – Goodness – Humor!

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I start every day by posting GOOD THOUGHTS on my social media account – It’s not much – but it makes me feel good.

Laughter – smiles – chuckles – I also post each day A SMILE for the day! It is a start to my every day – HUMOR!

The eyes and the smiles say it all – greet your neighbor – hug them – shake their hand – fist bump – be kind! KINDNESS!

It is within each of us to put forth generosity – giving – what we can and helping where we can! GIVING!

Our TAYLOR – I hope this blog brings a warm feeling – and I thank you for reading PAPA’S WORLD- livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

PAPA’S WORLD – HAPPINESS – CARING – HUMOR! LOVING LIFE – LIVING LIFE – ONE DAT AT A TIME!

Papa’s World – Random thoughts and pictures – friends and family.

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Nancy Drew – Hardy Boys – Bobbsey twins – all books I read in grade school!

My daughter-in-law and youngest son – Trisha and Shawn – hoping they come back to visit this year!

A little humor to make smiles! Laugh every day and care – hugs!

Our daughter Tammy and the twins when they were small – they are now 12 years old! Taylor behind – Cassidy in front!

The twins today – 12 years old – Taylor and Cassidy! MEMORIES!

Lassie – Rin-Tin-Tin – Roy Rogers – The Lone Ranger – Captain Kangaroo – Rompus Room – Commander Tom – Ed Sullivan.

Gone but not forgotten – memories in my mind!

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Papa’s World – Sherry and our neighbor Diane on the ICW – boating – living life to the plus one day at a time!

Papa’s World – Living life one day at a time! With humor and good thoughts.

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MY BLOG: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog – living life one day at a time!

My two mottos for the way I live – not knowing from day to day – since my heart attack – what tomorrow will bring.

Every day on social media – I post humor – to make myself smile and hopefully – others as well!

Humor – smiling – good thoughts for each and every day – trying to make a small difference.

Giving what we can to those less fortunate. Helping – caring makes our life much more rewarding.

Papa’s World – I try to make it a place – a haven of sorts of positive thoughts and good times in our life.

Thank you for taking the time to read and see the world we live in the autumn of our lives.

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PAPA’S WORLD – LIVING LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME WITH HUMOR AND GOOD THOUGHTS!

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Papa’s World – Some humor and good thoughts to start your day!

I always start my day with something that makes me smile – and this does!

Laughing I am told keeps you young – at heart at least!

And then – there are little-known facts that make you smile! Never knew this! LOL

A GOOD THOUGHT for the day – makes one in tune with the world around you.

A SMILE and a GOOD THOUGHT on a sunset over the marshes in SUNSET BEACH, N.C.

My first two things in the morning are – WAKE up and HAVE MY COFFEE – then I am good to go for the rest of the day!

I hope this has brought you a smile and a positive start to your day –

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Papa’s World – Into the new year – good thoughts!

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Share those thoughts – live your life – be generous – thoughtful and smile – it is a beautiful world.

Smile – it is free – hug – it is free – help when you can!

Someone may need your listening – lend your ear!

Share your humor – smile often – care – give and hug!

Papa’s World is about the life we live and family and friends – church and neighbors.

Traveling – exploring – a journal on our families for future generations to read and see.

Thank you for taking the time to look and read – come along on my journey of life!

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Papa’s World – GOOD VIBES and THOUGHTS!

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The world is connected – sometimes you see in clouds what you see in nature! Awesome works!!

Spread your kindness and cheer – smiles are free!

Being happy is a frame of mind – love and peace – gratitude and giving what you can!

Have a coffee – tea or your choice – just enjoy the moment.

Papa’s World reflects the above one day at a time and living life to the plus every day!

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Papa’s World – some random thoughts and smiles!

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As we start the new year – thought number one – try to bring humor whenever I can and smiles!

Our new year – our second in our new home – brings many blessings to us – friends – family and neighbors!

SMILE – you are in PAPA’S WORLD – love – peace, and happiness.

Our world – help when we can – give free smiles and hugs – care and listen to those who ask for it!

Life is indeed a dance – music – good vibes – hear the song and sing loud!

Papa’s World – livinglifedoingitmyway.blog “SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS AND SMILES” in the new year.

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Papa’s World – A little bit of humor and some good thoughts.

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Take a moment – reflect on your past day and your thoughts on tomorrow!

Today is a day to think – to reflect on your life and those near and dear to you!

Bring smiles into your life – humor – funny things to start your day!

It all comes down to how you create an environment for yourself and your family. Make the best you can and love yourself and your family.

Be informed – read – be thoughtful – family – friends – neighbors.

Today is a humor and good thoughts – I hope this brings both to you!

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PAPA’S WORLD – A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOR AND GOOD THOUGHTS!

Papa’s World – Living life to the plus – one day at a time!

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Each day we are thankful – for where we live – how we live and what we live for – for us it is giving what we can.

Bring good things to this blog – thoughts- helping where we can – being a good neighbor – living life one day at a time.

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Papa’s World – FUN – SMILES – GOOD THOUGHTS!

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Good day everyone – a little smile to start your day! Humor – smiles and good thoughts – a frame of mind!

In my world – I love humor – all kinds – it makes my day and starts it in a positive manner!

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Good thoughts – images – pictures – this is what PAPA’S WORLD is about – cross out the negative – embrace the positive – to make your day better!

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Acts of kindness – hugs – smiles – giving – sharing – GOOD THOUGHTS – ACTS and DEEDS!

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Papa’s World – SHARING GOOD VIBES!

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Good day – start your day with good thoughts – humor – laughs – and GOOD VIBES!

Being kind is thoughtful – being kind is FREE!

Share those thoughts and freedom!

Have a little humor – laugh – smile and share a hug or handshake!

Each day changes – each day is a new challenge – each day you can start over – love- peace – happiness!

Some days you just do not feel it – but smile – look at your life and be grateful – you are alive!

This is the world I try to make each and every day – this blog is part of that!

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Papa’s World – Sharing good thoughts and cheer!

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Life – love, and gratitude – share it – it is free – PAPA’S WORLD.

Select your news – read – there are good happenings out there – be informed – but be careful – fact check!

Give what you can – when you can – smiles – thanks – gratitude – kindness – are free!

Help feed the hungry – open a door for someone – a little act like this – brings thanks from the needy.

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Papa’s World – Good thoughts and smiles! HGD!

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Kindness is free – smiles are free – share often!

Each day can and will be a challenge – but at the end of the day – feel gratitude – for you have done good – sleep well!

Enjoy your children – enjoy their youth – it goes so fast – and soon they are gone also!

Life is short – but it can be fun – find the humor and smile – laugh and share – you are who you are!

I hope this brings some good thoughts – some smiles to you and loved ones –

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Papa’s World – Feeling good – Happy Thoughts – it is a good day to be alive!

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Good day everyone – waking up – watching the sunrise – sipping my coffee – gathering my thoughts – I am awake – I am alive!

SUNRISE – one of my favorite parts of any day!

Welcome to my world – spread a smile – give a helping hand – be kind – it is all free to give.

Laugh a little – laugh a lot – laugh at yourself – just laugh!

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