The Old Codger was a series written by the publisher of the Foothill Sentinel and was usually an opinion piece written in the voice of an elderly complainer. I filled in for the Codger on several occasions.
The 5th of July, I was in two different parks. Let me tell ya, I was amazed at all them cans just laying about. 3 feet from a trash can, some of em were! My friend, he even seen a woman hiding a can in bushes with a trash bucket in throwin distance! Was that too fer to walk?? There was so many cans, why, I coulda got rich if I coulda bent over to pick ‘em up!
I noticed another thing in parks. Lots of folks just dump burning charcoal at the bottom of a tree. What if that tree catch on fire?? In case ya don’t know, it’s fire season. Make sure ya pour some water on the coals is out before ya dump em. O.K?
Parks are fer everbody! I don’t like havin to clean up somebody else’s mess when I go there. So, pick up afta youself, ya hear? I better not be findin’ a mess on the day after Labor Day!
Thursday, August 1, 2002
Dear Aunt Sister - August 2002
When I wrote for the now defunct Foothill Sentinel, I was the ghost writer for the Dear Aunt Sister advice column. When writing the column, I channel my beloved aunt, born in 1913, known affectionately to her five brothers and all their offspring as "Sister." She handled everything with charm, fantastic wit and always a twinkle in her eye.
Dear Aunt Sister,
We have a piano and an electric organ in our living room that cost over $1000.00 back when I made a dollar an hour. When children come to visit, they seem to think that these are toys. I keep art supplies on hand but they still seem to bang away. Do you have any suggestions?
S/T Music Lover
Dear Music Lover,
I too have this problem as my dear husband plays the piano. He would always allow the wee ones to “bang away” saying that the old girl needed to be played more often. I did check with a former concert pianist friend of mine and she had the same philosophy. A piano must be played to stay in shape and a child’s way of playing is no different than some forceful musical pieces. But keep in mind, most better pianos come with a lock. If yours does not, have one installed.
As for the organ, have you tried unplugging it?
Dear Aunt Sister,
We have a piano and an electric organ in our living room that cost over $1000.00 back when I made a dollar an hour. When children come to visit, they seem to think that these are toys. I keep art supplies on hand but they still seem to bang away. Do you have any suggestions?
S/T Music Lover
Dear Music Lover,
I too have this problem as my dear husband plays the piano. He would always allow the wee ones to “bang away” saying that the old girl needed to be played more often. I did check with a former concert pianist friend of mine and she had the same philosophy. A piano must be played to stay in shape and a child’s way of playing is no different than some forceful musical pieces. But keep in mind, most better pianos come with a lock. If yours does not, have one installed.
As for the organ, have you tried unplugging it?
Monday, July 1, 2002
Dear Aunt Sister - July 02
When I wrote for the now defunct Foothill Sentinel, I was the ghost writer for the Dear Aunt Sister advice column. When writing the column, I channel my beloved aunt, born in 1913, known affectionately to her five brothers and all their offspring as "Sister." She handled everything with charm, fantastic wit and always a twinkle in her eye.
Dear Aunt Sister,
Recently I noticed that my husband has taken an interest in the way he looks. He has started lifting weights to 'tone up'. I ask him why he is suddenly so into his looks, he says that he is getting older and thought he would try to recapture a little of his youth. He has never given me a reason to doubt his love for me and he has always been attentive during all 25 years of marriage. However, he does stay later at the office than he used to and makes several trips -- some unnecessary -- to the stores. My question is, should I be suspicious? In the Dark in Shadow Hills.
Dear Dark,
I must admit that I too would be suspicious of your man’s new interest in his body and “work.” His behavior could be totally innocent – or not. You said that you trust him. But, trust need not be blind (or stupid for that matter!) I would check his cell phone bill. They usually itemize every call. This is a simple way of checking up on him without him knowing. If you find something, confront him. If not, start going to the gym with him and tone up yourself! That should keep his attentions directed toward home.
Dear Aunt Sister,
Recently I noticed that my husband has taken an interest in the way he looks. He has started lifting weights to 'tone up'. I ask him why he is suddenly so into his looks, he says that he is getting older and thought he would try to recapture a little of his youth. He has never given me a reason to doubt his love for me and he has always been attentive during all 25 years of marriage. However, he does stay later at the office than he used to and makes several trips -- some unnecessary -- to the stores. My question is, should I be suspicious? In the Dark in Shadow Hills.
Dear Dark,
I must admit that I too would be suspicious of your man’s new interest in his body and “work.” His behavior could be totally innocent – or not. You said that you trust him. But, trust need not be blind (or stupid for that matter!) I would check his cell phone bill. They usually itemize every call. This is a simple way of checking up on him without him knowing. If you find something, confront him. If not, start going to the gym with him and tone up yourself! That should keep his attentions directed toward home.
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