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Papa’s World – Positive and good thoughts!

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The little white church with the red door-

Where we were married on 6-25-1982!

Bethel Lutheran Church in Portville, N.Y.

My positive and good thoughts for us today!

My good thoughts on growing up during this time!

LOLO- SWEET DREAMS!!!!!

Positive thoughts bring good thoughts-

Good thoughts bring happiness to others!

The front porch that I wanted is my happy place to sit and watch the neighborhood go by!

Good vibe for us –

Sand – Beach – Sun and Water.

Good vibes for our one day at a time!

Made by our son-in-law, Mike.

On the wall outside the second bathroom, for towels to be hung for guests!

POSITIVE THOUGHTS!

GOOD THOUGHTS – POSITIVE VIBES!

July 2024 – Celebrating our 75th. birthdays on the beach with family!

TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO –

WE READ THE RESEARCH AND DECIDED TO START THIS SUPPLEMENT-

TO AGE AS HEALTHILY IN OUR SENIOR YEARS AS WE COULD!

SHERRY DECIDED TO SHARE THIS WITH FAMILY-FRIENDS AND AS MANY PEOPLE AS SHE COULD!

TODAY SHE HAS A WEBSITE – https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

She also has her email and phone number.

She will answer questions –

It is sold in twenty-plus countries and can also be ordered here.

The supplement results are proven through research and published.

We have never missed a day in TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

TODAY THEY ALSO HAVE A POWDERED DRINK AND GUMMIES.

A CHILD BETWEEN the ages of 4 and 19-

Can be sponsored by an adult who orders and except for shipping –

IS FREE as long as the adult continues to take it!

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Papa’s World – Family and Friends – good vibes.

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From the little tiny girl with a name tag on her shirt-

To a college grad teacher in Phys Ed with the names of her students who signed –

A scarf and given to her –

Ella has transformed into an Elementary Phys Ed teacher.

A GOOD VIBE!

FRIENDS – decades and decades of friendships.

Creating lasting memories of times gone by.

A GOOD VIBE!

My blogs are published every day.

I share family, friends, and events in a journal of my daily life.

Bringing GOOD VIBES to this page.

A condo with a fantastic view of a lake and fountains.

We spent nine months here at this condo in Ocean Keyes.

Located in North Myrtle Beach –

We lived here while our home –

was in Cameron Woods Community-

In Ocean Isle Beach –

was being built.

A huge community here in this picture with 780 condos.

We were on the fourth floor, and this lanai was across the entire back of the condo.

Ducks, geese, birds, and swans were in our view daily.

From up high, we could see-

Very big fish swimming.

This, for nine months,

gave us GOOD VIBES every day!

Papa is standing on our new home in Cameron Woods Community –

Ocean Isle Beach.

We left the condo and moved some 16 miles away.

We still travel to NMB –

And visit that area.

GOOD VIBES are being created where we now live.

A view of the sunset from our driveway in Cameron Woods Community.

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GOOD VIBES!

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Papa’s World – Blogs with good vibes!

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Sending GOOD VIBES –

Beach days – a chair, some water, shade, and toes in the sand!

Rules – enjoy your day!

LOL – But your partner recovers!

Golf is frustrating and rewarding in the same sequence of shots!

Just ask me!

It only takes that one special stroke to bring me back time after time!

Positive thoughts fill my everyday activities.

I read and absorb details –

I look for truth –

And I make up my own mind with facts.

Keeping a positive attitude helps me do this.

Learning – not judging –

Brings comfort to my life.

BLOGGING WITH GOOD VIBES IN MIND!

Golfing with friends!

Laughing – caring –

Enjoying the life we have.

Brings joy to our lives –

And looking forward to more good times!

TRUE – where did that stroke go?

But then –

I make another shot –

And I come back for more!

Papa and Sherry –

Enjoying our lives together.

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Papa’s World – In a world filled with turmoil -Positive vibes!

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LOL – humor for the golfer!

Keep it light –

And when you do hit “THAT” shot-

Well – it becomes a “LET ME TRY IT AGAIN “

And you come back for more!

For me, golf is out in nature –

Blue skies and sunshine.

All types of critters and green mowed grass.

Inviting and makes me want to be out there!

Now – if only I could dress up!!!!! LOL

POSITIVE VIBES!

Good friends –

For over four decades.

And they will be at us!

But – now we play a scramble-

Everyone wins!

If you are seniors like we are –

Make golf fun –

Play those forward tees-

No shame in that-

After all –

Over 3/4 ‘s of a century –

I need a break! LOL

POSITIVE VIBES!

We try to give more than we receive.

VOLUNTEERING costs next to nothing!

We give to those in need-

In time, money, and effort.

POSITIVE VIBES!

FRIENDS- make our lives go around.

Here – Bob and Pam –

My lifetime good friend from grade school and wife Pam.

We are looking forward to many more good times and playing golf!

As we age –

Friends and healthy lifestyles keep us young.

Creating POSITIVE VIBES!

Our granddaughter Maddy signed a letter of intent to play soccer at –

THE UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG!

She played as a freshman-

Third team all-conference as a Sophomore.

Second team all-conference as a Junior.

Team captain as a senior and conference champions.

Two of the four years –

They were selected to play in the NCAA tournament.

Now she has graduated – number 13!

And works as an Environmental Scientist-

Maddy – Senior graduation –

POSITIVE VIBES!

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POSITIVE VIBES-

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AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN.

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Papa’s World – POSITIVE GOOD THOUGHTS!

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I have always believed in equality for Women.

Sherry and I share jobs around the home.

However,

she won’t let me wash clothes or dry them! LOL

I can carry them into the laundry room

and take them out-

and back to the bedroom.

There – I fold my clothes and put them away.

Dishes – I hand wash some –

I stack the dishwasher –

I have a system for the dishwasher –

Each has its own place,

As does the silverware.

Since most of the time,

it is me who unloads it-

I like that it is organized –

so I can grab like items –

and put them away.

I also do most of the sweeping of the floors –

and run the vacuum.

She does most of the dusting!

We strip and make the bed together –

We both do the cleanups after guests have left.

It’s the little things in life that you do-

that eventually take care of the big things!

We choose the positive sides of life!

It is too short to live life-

with negative thoughts.

We both “LIVE LIFE TO THE PLUS”!

One time,

as we visited my brother in “THE VILLAGES” –

He showed us the VILLAGES magazine –

In it was this picture of Sherry and myself.

I had completely forgotten all about it.

On a previous visit to his house –

We were walking –

and stopped for an interview and a picture.

This was by the radio station in Sumpter Landing!

The radio guy also made a comment –

as he watched us from the big window overlooking the square.

Roger had saved the article –

and was so excited to show it to us.

THUS IT IS A PAST GOOD THOUGHT FOR US!

Ella had one admirer growing up, Bode.

He would shout and wave her on –

as she played soccer in high school –

and on Travel Teams.

Today, she is done playing –

and he now plays soccer himself –

and flag football-

as well as golf.

Maybe in the future,

the roles will be reversed.

BUT THIS PICTURE IS A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Sherry with our friends-

Jo and Paul at the Vietnam Wall –

Reflections of honor –

for those who gave their lives.

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY!

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Papa’s World – Some humor and good vibes.

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A little humor this morning –

I on the one hand –

wake up almost every morning at the same time.

Very seldom do I just roll over and continue to sleep –

Unless there is a Thunder and rain storm.

That seems to make me just lay there –

Listen to it and drop off to sleep once more!

LOL – some smiles for today!

For me – this is so true.

That is why I buy a higher beach chair.

I do not want people to see me rolling off to my knees-

and attempting to get up! LOL

Sharing a GOOD VIBE for the start of your day!

This most likely is me!

And it is true! LOL!

In a time not so far away –

In the VILLAGES playing golf.

MISS THIS!

If I could turn back time-

Our twin granddaughters-

who will turn 15 on their next birthday-

Playing hide and seek with PAPA!

This would be the squirrel asking Sherry –

Along with the Deer and Racoons –

She constantly replenishes the bird feeder! LOL

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Papa’s World – VIBES – thinking positive!

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I have always led my life with –

“Do the small things in life – mostly – it will take care of the bigger things”!

When talking about the volunteer work we do for the food pantry –

I was asked – “Can they work”?

Now – the people who came and waited for food –

Most were elderly – on fixed incomes.

A few were homeless –

Others – you could tell had emotional problems.

A few were living in their cars.

Different diseases you can not tell by just looking through a window.
I did not know these folks –

And I thought – why would you ask that question?

We were there to help –

And that question – well –

I hope that they never are in that position-

of the people –

who came for food –

Giving – helping – caring –

The little things in life that make the difference!

Near dusk from our driveway –

We caught a glimpse of a space rocket launch –

Going across the sky!

Sherry had been watching the news and it was announced the direction of the flight-

was taking in the night sky!

The wonders of space – rockets – exploring the outer limits –

A good vibe was shared from the driveway.

Routine – for me – going to bed when I am tired – fall asleep –

And without an alarm clock –

wake up between 5 and 6 am. every morning.

Then a half hour of preparing for the day to come-

Getting dressed –

And making my one and only cup of coffee for the day.

Sipping it as I read the paper online.

Skipping the absurd from either the left or the right.

World events – looking for the positive to start my day.

Following sports and checking my emails and notifications.

Then writing my daily blog.

ROUTINES that I enjoy.

Let the new day begin!

Today is a blog on good vibes –

A blog that gently leads you into a day of your life.

I want to thank everyone who reads this.

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Papa’s World – The VIBES are GOOD!

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The purpose of my blogs –

To make people feel good!

Positive blogs about life as a senior –

Family and Friends –

Passing pictures and thoughts-

to future family Generations.

MAKE YOUR HEART SMILE!

CONNECTIONS – FAMILY – FRIENDS – EVENTS –

all have a pronounced effect on our lives as SENIORS!

We are living in a place where most of the time is warm

A place we had dreamed about –

A place close to the ocean – sand and accessible daily.

A PLACE IN THE HEART!

LOVE makes the WORLD go round!

MADDY and KENDRICK –

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND!

OUR OLDEST GRANDDAUGHTER AND BOYFRIEND!

My brother was ten years older than I.

Growing up –

He was my hero.

Gone but always in my mind and heart – MY HERO!

Joy and Gratitude –

living life to the plus –

each and every day-

LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME!

Thanks to all of you for reading my blogs.

Sharing life experiences –

POSITIVE THOUGHTS –

LAUGHS and HUMOR

PAPA’S WORLD-

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Papa’s World – Uplifting good thoughts!

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My uplifting thoughts for the day – Enjoy –

While many of you do not know this picture

It sits atop a high dune on Sunset Beach,

Bird Island,

at the SW end of the beach.

It has a plaque on it –

And the snow is very rare!

In memory of the two people responsible for installing the

KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX decades ago!

Now – it looks like this –

But over the decades that old mailbox –

has been replaced many times.

Inside is a journal that when full of written thoughts –

Has been retrieved by volunteers over the years –

And sent to S.C. University-

to be preserved for the history of all the people-

who have written down their thoughts on the journals’ pages.

There also are two benches to sit and meditate –

or write in the journals with a view of the waves –

on the sandy beach.

This was because two hippies those many decades ago –

lugged all the items needed down the beach –

and put them in that first mailbox.

Today the Kindred Spirit Mailbox remains a testament to those two

With plaques with their names on the benches!

Here is a good vibe and good thought for the day!

A word for you on what you have become!

Enjoy the day and count the blessings!

In one of the many ponds in Cameron Woods Community –

Resides an alligator.

It is large and getting bigger.

Most times it resides in the middle of the pond.

While we keep a watchful eye on its whereabouts –

I am more concerned about keeping that watchful eye for snakes!

Yes – we do have them-

and a couple different ones are poisonous!!!

But – that is part of living on the eastern coast of N.C – S.C.

Along with Red Wolves – Turkeys – Bob Cats –

Deer – Racoons – Bear and many other animals.

Nature is my good vibe for the day.

I tend to focus every day-

on the positive side of life in general

Being in our senior years –

life is too short-

to dwell on negatives.

HERE IS A SALUTE TO POSITIVE VIBES!

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Papa’s World – Blogging – Worldwide.

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My wife said to me, “You need to BLOG. You write all these stories –

and events on Facebook, and then it just disappears into the Cloud!”

“You have such a memory on what – where – who and when –

you need to put it down where you can store and conserve it!” said Sherry!

So with the help of a friend- Belinda – we met at the Brambleton Library in Va.

Spending over an hour –

she got me started on my own site –

in WordPress!

That was over six years ago.

Today – here I am –

over 1500 blogs posted –

140 more are scheduled to go as of this writing.

Family History –

and our life together these past 43-plus years!

I actually have very little of my family history –

except what was told to me –

and I remember.

Very few pictures –

No letters-

Just lots of memories –

and some pictures people have found and sent to me.

And – I am just about the only one left in my family I grew up with-

One niece who lives in the same house she grew up in

and a great-niece who lives in the house I grew up in.

This home has now been in my family for over 80 years!

I have another great-niece in Portville, N.Y. –

and My two sons –

still live in the area I grew up in.

Two grandsons from my youngest son –

have moved out of the area.

Blogging into the new year –

I try not to do politics-

rather focussing on Good Vibes- Humor – Laughs and Family – Friends –

Places – Events – Music- Neighbors – Beach and Where we live in the South.

I have over 650 subscribers –

I only know a half dozen of them.

The rest are from all over the World.

that is unbelievable –

as I never thought that would happen.

I post my blogs after midnight –

And I can see where in the World –

people are seeing my blogs.

Each time I open my site and look at the STATS –

EIGHT to TEN COUNTRIES across the World have already read my blogs!

That astounds me.

Thank you to my wife Sherry –

who inspired me to write my thoughts down.

To preserve it for future generations –

in our families to come.

You can SUBSCRIBE on my site!

IT IS FREE!

Thanks for reading and HGD!

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Papa’s World – Good vibes – thoughts and laughs!

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Smile – laugh – I hope this starts your day with humor!!

Cassidy when little – smiling – brings good thoughts to me – forever young in my mind and heart.

Look around – and up at the sky – how great it is and how fortunate we are to live here!

Today I share with you on these blogs – our lives – hopes and dreams.

These blogs are journals of our family – and friends and happenings in our lives.

Shared and stored here for future generations to look at – read and know who we were.

My hope is in the future – the next generations will see this – know – love who we are.

This is PAPA’S WORLD – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

Free to join – free to read share and comment.

618 members worldwide –

I would love to have you added!

Papa and Sherry – living life to the fullest one day at a time with family and friends!

PAPA’S WORLD – GOOD VIBES – THOUGHTS – and HUMOR!!!!!!

Papa’s World – Time – pictures – memories!

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This past Christmas – decorations – lights and colors!

We had one tree outside on the covered porch –

One tree inside in the living room-

And one small tree in the enclosed Lanai!

Sherry does a fantastic decorating job!

I – do both trees that have decorations.

Just a picture for a memory of the holidays!

The same porch from the summer!

We always have flower pots –

but this year the deer have eaten everything we place outside!

I have used all types of sprays – none worked!

I ended up moving the pots inside the porch and near the walls.

That helped but it was always a pain to move in morning and night!

Just a picture of the past summer!

Posting positive thoughts – good vibes and sweet memories!

Papa’s World – for family – friends and a history of who and what we are!

Just a look at our life together.

A look back in time at a sweet memory!

All six grandkids are on the beach.

Memories to cherish –

A time in the past when they all were young!

Today – Maddy is 24 years old!

Just a picture of a time long past for a memorable memory!

A picture of the collapsed Kinzua Via Duct Bridge –

This bridge was built in the 1800s to ferry coal from the coal fields of Pa.

It also is where Sherry was raised a few miles away in Mount Jewett, Pa.

A tornado came through some years ago –

and took down half the bridge where it remains where it crashed to the ground!

Today – it is a Pa. State Park –

and has been converted into a walkway –

Where at the end is a viewing platform with a glass floor!

Here – you can stand on it and look over 300 feet straight down to the floor –

Of the Kinzua Valley where Native Americans once roamed!

Just a picture of Pa. – where Sherry is from!

Here is Maddy –

Taken two years ago at her senior year graduation from the University Of Lynchburg, Va.

She was the oldest in the beach picture of the grandkids!

Just a picture of how grandkids grow up!

A mother with her two daughters –

Debby – Sherry and Tammy!

Swedish genes run deep!

Just a picture of those I dearly love!

My blog each and every day represents to the future generations of us who came before them!

I want to thank everyone who reads these blogs worldwide!

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PAPA’S WORLD!

WHERE THE PAST WILL MEET THE FUTURE!

Papa’s World – Good vibes – some Humor!

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Footprints in the sand –

Waves gently washing ashore – Soon they will disappear –

Erasing all proof that I strolled here!

The history of humans –

Over time disappears –

Occasionally – to reappear –

And cause us to wonder –

What has been all these tens of thousands of years ago!

I may be a history buff –

Excited to view new discoveries.

A Good Vibe for today is I feel we have existed –

For hundreds of thousands of years as humans.

Today – I celebrate that existence.

GOOD VIBES and HUMOR!

Laughter with long-time friends is PRICELESS!

Smile – laugh and feel good!

You are looking at FORTY PLUS YEARS of friendship!

Wine – beer – music and golf!

Friendships are a priority in our life together.

GOOD VIBES – SOME HUMOR!

There is a place about one and one half mile walk south –

from the Sunset Beach Pier!

It is a memorial to two Hippie Souls –

Who over FORTY YEARS AGO-

Hauled tools – a post and a mailbox to the middle of the seashore that is protected.

here they erected a mailbox and put a journal inside.

While over the years –

the mailbox has been replaced –

It still is a destination for souls who walk and write their thoughts in the new journals.

There now are two park benches to sit on –

Plaques to commemorate the two hippies.

A driftwood tree with a plaque sits high on the dune behind the benches and mailbox.

You gaze back across the marsh and water to Little River, S.C. –

And in the distance is Cherry Grove- just a short walk from NMB!

THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX IS HISTORIC AND THE JOURNALS ARE PRESERVED!

Over four decades’ worth of writing!

If you want a GOOD VIBE – consider the walk – in the surf –

and sit and write and gaze out to sea!

We have done it serval times and each time a wanting to come back exists.

MY GOOD VIBE FOR TODAY!

As the sun rises in the East on Ocean Isle Beach –

another day dawns.

We are blessed to be here to see this –

Our dream of living our dream is now here.

One day at a time and living life to the fullest while aging as healthy as we can.

Being a SENIOR – it happens but we choose to live it and smile- BE HAPPY!

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Papa’s World – A look at life in pictures!

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They say a picture expresses a thousand words!

The “WHY” we moved to OIB – close to the border of N.C. and S.C.

In the distance in the upper right-hand corner –

Sits a very tall building –

That my friends is the only tall building on these two barrier islands!

That is Ocean Isle Beach and this beach is seen from the pier –

It’s Sunset Beach!

We choose this area after nine months in North Myrtle Beach.

Which is 16 miles or a 30-minute drive South for us.

Going North on route 17 –

Is Wilmington, N.C.About a 40-minute drive.

These beaches are minutes from our home on the mainland side of the ICW!

While we are not on the beaches every day –

We can and do go when we want to.

Can it be cold here?

Yes – but most days are clear skies and bright sunshine.

Only once have I seen ice and it was gone by mid-morning.

I have not seen the snow accumulation – once saw flurries for a ten-minute time frame!

This Beach – we like to walk as it is flatter than OIB.

Making it easier to walk for me.

Both have piers and great entrances to the beach.

There soon will be paid parking I assume on both beaches –

But you can park at the piers for $10.00 all day!

I understand there might be parking passes for residents – one per household!

Living here – is a dream come true for both of us!

Can a picture say a thousand words?

I BELIEVE IT CAN!

Our oldest granddaughter – MADDY – on her graduation day from the University of Lynchburg!

She now has been out of college life for almost two years!

She has an environmental science degree and is employed by a countrywide Environmental firm.

She works in both the office and fieldwork.

When asked what she prefers –

Her answer is fieldwork!

She loves the outdoors –

often hiking mountain trails with her sister – ELLA-

A picture can say a thousand words!

I personally believe in a strong military presence both here and abroad.

The might of this country is in freedom –

That freedom is protected by our men and women in the service.

May all be blessed –

I stand with the military.

A picture tells a thousand words.

We have many people we consider friends.

I have also seen many who I don’t consider friends.

I unfollow many who have negative comments on my page.

Life is short enough without those comments –

I have no time for that –

I focus on positive thoughts – memories –

And write these blogs to enforce that in my pictures and words.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

My hope is that this brings a good vibe to your day!

Many thanks for reading my blogs!

PAPA’S WORLD-

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Papa’s World – Good Vibes – thoughts!

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Starting your and my day off in a happy thought!

Sip your coffee – tea or any other brew –

I have begun another day in my life one day at a time!

Those that are gone but always remembered-

Memories – pictures –

I try to keep them in my mind –

They are always with me in thought!

Ever since my heart attack almost eleven years ago –

I have tried to live my life one day at a time!

Never knowing what will happen –

but I feel at peace knowing each and every day is a blessing!

To our family back in NWPA –

Thoughts and love until we see you again!

To our families back in NVA-

Love – peace and good thoughts until we see you again.

And to our close friends whom we see every three to four months –

Until we gather again one more time –

LOVE – PEACE – and HAPPINESS!

And to those who served and fought for our nation –

We shall always be grateful-

You are always remembered in my mind!

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Papa’s World – Pictures – Thoughts and Humor!

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This picture represents a four-decade plus of friends we have had during our 42-plus years of marriage.

Count your friends on one hand?

We would need two hands plus our feet to count all that we consider close friends!

These are the longest in that count.

Blessings to our life together have come in many ways – this is but one of them!

We have five grandchildren – FIVE girls and one Boy!

Today – the three oldest are adults –

Maddy – Ella and Sarah.

The three youngest are 14 – 14 and 10 – Taylor- Cassidy and Bode.

Being far away – they come down and we go back to where they live.

Another blessing in our life.

A picture of Ocean Isle Beach – in ten minutes we can be here from our house on the mainland –

crossing over the ICW!

In the middle of this picture is the park on the island.

From mid-May to the end of September –

Live open-air concerts are held free of charge.

Many different groups will take donations from the crowd –

supporting many area volunteer activities.

Free will offerings are a way to support their missions.

Sunset Beach is the other barrier island here –

And it is five more minutes away.

That also has free concerts that we attend.

Sunset Beach is Wednesday nights and OIB is Friday nights.

That is one “WHY” we moved her in 2021.

The “BEACH LIFE” – retirement dream!

Another blessing in our lives!

Have a sense of “HUMOR”! LOL!

A “GOOD THOUGHT” for the day!

WHO IS YOUR PURPLE?

Reach out – stay in touch – they are your PURPLE MARBLE in your life!

My hope is that today I will bring some “PICTURES” – “THOUGHTS” and “HUMOR” –

to start your day –

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Papa’s World – Good Vibes and Humor!

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A good vibe today from the former President –

George H. Bush – 1992!

A trip this past fall to Washington, D.C. –

with our grand Taylor and Bode-

to the Natural History Museum!

We collected donations –

and bought supplies for WNC victims of Helena!

We try to live this each-

and every day!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn – good vibes.

A little HUMOR goes a long way! LOL

A Good memory – Sherry and my son – Troy!

A visit with Bode and Taylor –

to the PEOPLES HOUSE in Washington, DC.

Marcus when the twins were just babies –

Cassidy and Taylor!

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Papa’s World – A world of good thoughts – laughter!

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Having good thoughts and a positive outlook in this climate –

Keeps one on an even keel!

Knowing the history of the DC area –

keeping in mind of those who came before us-

This brings me to a good thought –

Respect those who came before!

LOL – some humor for the day!

In my old age – this just might be true!!! LOL

Laugh at at what this means – being a senior I can identify!

This is the KINDRED SPIRIT mailbox!

It exists on the far western end of Sunset Beach –

About a mile and one-half walk from the pier-

Put here by a hippie couple four or five decades ago!

Today it is maintained by volunteers.

Inside is a journal you can write in.

As the journals fill –

another is placed as a replacement.

Worth the stroll down the beach –

a place of solitude-

a place to write your memories or thoughts!

THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX!

My hope is that this blog will bring some good things into your lives.

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – humor and vibes.

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It feels oh so good when your drive ends up in the fairway –

past the 150-yard marker to the green!

This does not happen all that often for me –

but when it does – I take a picture for a good memory!

This happens to me –

and when it does –

I bite my tongue and count to ten-

it just is not worth the mental thoughts-

Peace – love and good thoughts help the reactions!

This is Sarah when she was little –

our small fashion diva!

Her smile – her way of offering to help – she now is a beautiful young lady –

about to graduate.

But – I shall always remember little Sarah-

a special place in my heart!

When they were small –

Taylor and Cassidy –

today they are 14 years old –

Taylor is almost as tall as me and Cassidy catching up!

But there was a time they would come and crawl up into my lap!

Those times and memories are PRICELESS!

Hope – love and peace-

caring – hugging and helping-

Brings peace of mind to us all!

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS – AND OURS IS HERE!

Sarah – Ella and Maddy –

the three oldest granddaughters-

How the time has gone by – now adults –

and now about to begin their lives.

I shall always remember them as little in my mind and heart!

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Above – the three youngest when they were small!

Papa’s World – MORE GOOD VIBES!

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A little humor to start your day off with a smile!

Remembering efforts to help the people-

from the Hurricane Helena disaster.

Purchasing supplies for those in need –

MY GOOD VIBE FOR TODAY!

When my son and daughter-in-law visited last fall –

Shawn and Trisha –

FAMILY brings GOOD VIBES!

Great longtime friends bring GOOD VIBES to our lives!

A picture of my father – second from the left –

Who passed away in 1969 when I was 19 years old-

It brings me a memory of GOOD VIBES!

Our volunteer work for the Protection of Sea Turtles –

here – our team on one of the nests –

that we sat on until they hatched –

and made it to the ocean-

On Ocean Isle Beach –

BRINGING GOOD VIBES!

Our granddog “MARLEY” –

BRINGS SMILES AND GOOD VIBES!

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Papa’s World – Some thoughts and good vibes!

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May this new year bring you good vibes –

loving – caring – happiness.

If you are ever visiting NWPA –

You may want to see “THE KINZUA AQUIDUCT”!

Located just outside Mount Jewett, Pa.

Built-in the 1800s as a way to ship Coal from this Pa. site over the KINZUA VALLEY-

Where Native Americans roamed-

thousands of years ago-

It has become a State Park –

A Tornado came through-

and took half of it down.

Today you can walk out on it –

and peer straight down 300 feet-

To the floor of the valley through a glass floor!

Warning –

not for the squeamish –

like me – who do not like heights!

But it is worth the time to visit the museum-

and see the history behind all this!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!!!!

One day many years ago –

Our twin granddaughters –

came to help bag up leaves!

IF I COULD ONLY TURN BACK TIME!

My good thought for the day!

The same twin granddaughters –

Now if I could make time stand still!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

FRIENDS – lifetime friends –

Sharing good times – golfing –

all those years –

and still getting together!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

My hope is that today –

I have given you some GOOD THOUGHTS –

And some GOOD VIBES to start your day!

LIFETIME FRIENDS –

PAPA’S WORLD-

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Papa’s World – HUMOR – laughs and smiles!

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Smiling in Today’s World –

Laughing –

a way to combat negative airwaves!

I am sharing this today-

to bring some positive vibes to your day!

Well – I will be D—ed!

How true is this!

But it is a form of humor and a way to relax in today’s world!

Go hit the links –

but stay away from this BAD BOY –

Riding the cart fast and away!

Saw this on a recent golf outing!

Yes –

this happens all the time –

I obey the signs-

and someone who feels entitled-

just ignores them –

and crowds in –

Well – that person does not get in front of me if I can help it!

NOT FUNNY-

but at least it stops the frustration of this happening!

OKAY – the best for last –

And I think it says a lot –

and is funny!

I hope this brings some humor to your day –

Some smiles and chuckles.

Our granddaughter when she was small!

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Papa’s World – KINDNESS is FREE!

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Hold the door open – KINDNESS!

Pick up something dropped – KINDNESS!

Offer a helping hand – KINDNESS!

KINDNESS IS FREE!

Watching over others- KINDNESS!

Offering to help – KINDNESS!

Sharing with others – KINDNESS!

Sharing times with friends – LOVING!

Kindness and Loving to me go hand in hand.

Life offers many – many forms of Kindness – Love –

Going into the future hand in hand –

Helping one another – throughout life – forming a relationship –

Friends forever!

I AM – striving in my life – to be kind – loving and caring – for all life –

Today I blog in hoping this has an effect on others –

To cherish each other –

Life is a struggle –

I hope to be of help to whoever needs it.

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PAPA’S WORLD – KINDNESS IS FREE!

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 – Our granddaughter “SARAH”!

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She is smart – creative – loving – helpful – and her mother’s daughter – “SARAH”!

In my mind, she has music all around her –

“BORN TO BE WILD” and “UP – UP and away – MY BEAUTIFUL BALLOON”!

Sarah standing in front of her mother – light blue shirt – when she was young – free spirit!

Now standing beside her mother Debby who is 5’6″ – she has become a stunning beauty!

Our little Sarah has grown up – and this is her Junior Prom!

Today – she is – “UP – UP and AWAY IN MY BEAUTIFUL BALLOON” in my mind!

The “BORN TO BE WILD” IS HIDDEN IN HER FREE SPIRIT AND SMILE!

The days ahead for her will be the turning of many heads in her direction –

but she will remain that “BEAUTIFUL BALLON” free to fly away!

Sarah – beautiful inside as well as outside –

Her caring – helpful ways – her laughter – her smile and her funny humor!

She has turned into the Butterfly of life –

and in another year – “UP – UP AND AWAY – MY BEAUTIFUL BALLON” will float in the sky!

Stay true to your free spirit –

Let your “BORN TO BE WILD” raise your “BEAUTIFUL BALLON” to new heights-

ON YOUR TERMS!

With proud parents – Mike and Debby –

OUR GRANDDAUGHTER – SARAH –

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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 –

PAPA’S WORLD – VIBES – FEELINGS – MEMORIES – GOOD!!!!

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 and SHERRY – GOOD VIBES – LIFE AS A SENIOR!!!!!

Papa’s World – VIBES – SENIOR LIVING – MEMORIES THE SALT LIFE!

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Good VIBES from sunsets – walking the beach – warm temps and warm water – VIBES!

Humor – smiles – laughter – cheer – good Vibes all around!

Senior living – the salt life – beach dreaming – always the feel of being on vacation – VIBES!

Our dream was to be near beaches and be warm – no cold or snow or ice.

We found that dream here on the border of N.C. and S.C.

Making new memories and new friends – living the salt life by the ICW.

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PAPA’S WORLD – VIBES – SENIOR LIVING – MEMORIES – THE SALT LIFE!

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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SMILE from PAPA’S WORLD!

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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PAST THOUGHTS – GOOD VIBES AND HUMOR – living life one day at a time and also living life to the plus!

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 – 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 Worldf – Pleasant thoughts – life with us!

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Our life has evolved over the years – from humble beginnings – struggling – to now living our dream near the beach!

We want pleasant – good news – not negative – we choose to be positive and caring and helpful. SMILE!

We are careful with the environment – and we grow our own produce knowing there are no pesticides and is edible without worry.

We have been doing this for over ten years – if you have questions or seek info – contact: http://www.ssherrylynn49.@aol.com

Try to have humor in your lives – smile often and hug! Our way of life.

This is just a little bit about who we are and how we live- Thanks for reading!

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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 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 HUMOR – LAUGHS – and SMILES! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

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 – Happy times in North Carolina with friends.

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The six of us have been friends for about forty-plus years. Living as neighbors to Cindy and Buck and Jim and Dottie grew up in the same little town in NWPA called Eldred in the Alleghany mountains as I did.

Jim – Sherry and I all worked for Dal-Tile – (American Olean Tile) in Olean, N.Y.

And of course, being and working in WNY – we all were Buffalo Bills fans – and we watch them whenever we can by going to

Buffalo Bills sports bars in our areas.

Cindy and Buck live 30 miles from us and we get together often to play a round of golf – have dinner and just enjoy our friendships.

Papa – Dottie – Cindy – Sherry – Buck and Jim – Dottie and Jim live in Va. Beach and in the coming years will build on a piece of property in Northern North Carolina.

They will be about three-plus hours from us when they retire.

Sherry – Cindy – Dottie – Forty-plus years of being friends. When we all get together – it comes down to Gals vs. Guys in a golf scramble.

The last time we gave them two strokes – they missed a four-foot putt on the last hole for the WIN!

So we tied 37 to 37!

Sherry and Cindy – both into walking miles and miles – I try to keep up!

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Playing golf at Magnolia Greens in Leland, N.C. where Buck and Cindy live. Living life one day at a time!

Sherry – Sunset Beach, N.C. PAPA’S WORLD – HAPPY TIMES in NORTH CAROLINA WITH FRIENDS!

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.

PAPA’S WORLD – living life one day at a time!

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 – 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!

Welcome to my world – PAPA’S WORLD with my wife Sherry – living life to the plus one day at a time!

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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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Papa’s World – Smiles – Giggles and Humor!

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A little humor to start your day!

I look each day for humor – and something to make me smile and which I think to share with others!

Always smiling – laughing and good thoughts to get you going each day!
And yes – for me there is some truth in this! LOL
So – if you feel down – sad and just need a pick-me-up – then come to Papa’s World!

The sunrises here with a smile – laugh and humor!
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Papa’s World – Love a little – Live a little – make a big difference in life!

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Papa and Sherry – sharing life one day at a time.

We try as a unit to make difference in our own lives – our family – friends, and neighbors.

I call it Living Life My Way One Day At A Time!

Giving back or passing it forward – our way of life.

Sherry has a heart of gold – always helping out – always looking out for others.

We look to help when we are able and when we can .

That has been our life for going on 42 years together – 40 of that married.

Much of that time has been always together – sharing adventures – explorations and seeing the world.

We are in the autumn of our life – but still living it to the plus!

Thank you for reading about my little place in life.

Blogging for me keeps me thinking and active in my mind – memories – writing and sharing our life.

OUR LIFE TODAY – YESTERDAY and TOMORROW.

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Papa’s World – Early mornings – good thoughts and laughs and smiles!

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Start your day as I do – good vibes!

Every morning I post on social media – good thoughts – acts of kindness – friendly greetings!

I have done that for almost ten years – it is good out there – kind acts and wholesome people.

I choose to spread this philosophy – to bring to all who read my posts – inspiration to do good deeds.

Along with putting a smile on your face – to start your day in humor – laugh a little or laugh a lot!

Play on pictures and words! LOL

I find this helps me start my day in a better frame of mind!

Humor – smiles – laughs – a good start to the day.

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PAPA’S WORLD – EARLY MORNINGS – GOOD THOUGHTS – LAUGHTER and SMILES!

Papa’s World – The “KARENS” may find you – maintain Integrity and “GOOD THOUGHTS”

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Be the person who gives “FREE SMILES”!

It seems endless – in the mainstream of society now – those souls who seek out those who only

share their own selves in helpful giving –

Give – help – charitable – feelings – gestures.

The vitriolic spouts forth – shocking – challenging – names – accusations – and puzzlement – WHY?

It happens and you question sanity?

You slowly back away – disengage – something is wrong – your thoughts – unstable – danger.

Reaching out to them becomes a danger – best to back away – life becomes dangerous –

Then you become more aware – the crazies are becoming a normal way of life – “KARENS”!

You see them in videos on social media – thinking – that won’t happen here – but then it does!

You refocus – change direction – no contact – you become aware – but your life goes on.

Normal – sane – problems – chips on their shoulders? –

you no longer ponder why – you move on.

A lesson in life – a wake-up call – no bucket list here – just caution.

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You continue your life – love – country – family – church and God.

The “KARENS” MAY FIND YOU – MAINTAIN INTEGRITY AND GOOD THOUGHTS – PAPA’S WORLD – HGD!

Papa’s World – Little smiles and Good thoughts!

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We have done this! LOL

Each day on my social page I post LITTLE SMILES – SMILES and BIG SMILES!

That was one of my own rules to follow –

I try each day to bring humor to start the day!

Often times poke fun at me!

Love the little DENNIS!

It has become a routine over the years – and I also use them in my blogs!

Laugh a little or laugh a lot – just smile – start your day and live it to the plus.

Sharing GOOD THOUGHTS each day!

Kindness – friendships – giving thanks – in a world sorely needing it!

Every day I look for the GOOD things in life –

We are but a moment in time – so my thought is to express it – to live it and enjoy it!

Many quotes from this man – many thoughts – I find solace in his words.

I did not know who John Muir was – until a few years ago we went to Muirs Forest and Muirs Beach – what a man.

This is Papa’s World – family – friends – happenings – life – good thoughts and smiles every day.

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With a smile, we all are getting there!

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Papa’s World – this site – kindness – good thoughts – trying to make a difference.

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Make a difference in people’s lives – share gratitude – be an example.

My daily life on social media is to bring smiles – happy thoughts – good deeds – sharing thoughts – being a good person.

The news is filled with sorrow – hate – negative words – death and destruction.

Political discourse – friend against a friend – family against family.

Split down the middle and agitated with a false narrative.

Actions from adults are mirrored by a child – words from adults are heard by children and repeated.

Our actions as adults form the life of a child – repeating endless history through time.

The world needs us as adults to be the eyes of a child.

We form our children – we protect them yet they see our actions and imitate them for the worse not the better.

I try with my blogs and with my social media each and every day to spread love- kindness – happy thoughts –

family – friends – church – smiles – and positivity toward the human race in general.

In the sunset of my life – seeing the good – and giving what we can.

This is PAPA’S WORLD and WELCOME – thanks for reading!

Papa’s World – random pictures – kids – golf – and a rainbow in the fountain on the lake.

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Today – I post some pictures – just random pictures – but ones I have close to my heart!
Taylor holding MorMor’s hand – in turn MorMor also holding Bode’s hand.

They adore Sherry – whom they call MorMor – Swede for Mothers Mother!

When we walk with all three – it usually is Taylor who loses out to the other two in holding her hands.

This time it was Cassidy – who with each passing day – is becoming more and more independent.

These two are coming closer and closer together as they grow up.

They are twins – but had to come early as Taylor was taking all the nutrients.

Taylor is going to be really tall – close to six foot while Cassidy will be like her mother 5’6″.

Taylor loves to ride horses – Cassidy has a variety of interests –

but will sit for hours drawing off her computer and is really good!

I thought this to be funny – it brought a smile to my face!

We moved south to find more time to golf – warmer weather and being close to our friends!

Sherry and Cindy – we have been friends with the McBrides for almost 35 years.

They moved about 25 or 26 years to the Wilmington N.C. area – and we would spend time with them once or twice a year.

Then we moved to NVA and they would do the same.

Now – we are building a new home about 40 miles away from them –

and if the weather is nice – we golf once a week with them –

always on a new course – could be on the weekend or a week day.

They can and do stay with us and we do the same with them.

If our new home is not done on time and we have to give up the condo – they have offered us a place to stay.

FRIENDS! GOOD TIMES! LAUGHS!

This is what we have wanted to do for a very long time – it was too expensive in NVA and down here so many courses to choose from.

We both have a love to golf – one of Sherry’s highlights in golfing came with the day she broke 50 –

and it was a day she was golfing with her father!

A memory she shall always carry with her on the course. Now – she beats me! LOL

The view we have almost every morning when we wake up – the master bedroom has a big glass sliding door on her side of the bed – where all she has to do each morning is open her eyes and see this.

I see it each morning also – but I always am up before the dawn – have been that way all my life.

My favorite time of the day – writing my blog – sipping my coffee and watching the sun rise –

listening to the sounds of nature and just enjoying morning time.

Now the sun shines – causing a rainbow in the mist of the water fountain!
A peaceful setting we shall miss when we leave – but we have had by the end – nine months.

A memory we shall carry forward into the new home.

You can hear the pounding surf a half mile away –

We walk there almost every day –

the water fowl – geese – ducks – mallards – swans – otter – turtles – snakes

and really huge fish we can see when we look down onto the water.

Storms blowing in and out – rain and wind – nature at its best.

It would of been nice to have lived to the left of the picture – single family homes!

But – they were way too expensive – and the condos here – not enough space and no garage.

We have a storage unit – not a lot – but enough so that it would not fit.

The town houses here besides the condo’s – were out of our price range –

plus the one we looked at – needed a lot of work.

This is a beautiful area – one I shall remember –

We were blessed to have spent time here – but it also was expensive!

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