Tag Archives: senior citizens

Renewed Strength

Posted on October 6, 2022 by jesustrek

A reporter once interviewed the legendary baseball player Ty Cobb long after Cobb’s years as a player had ended. The reporter asked, “What do you think you would hit if you were playing today?” Cobb replied, “About .290 or .300.” … Continue reading →

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Still Going Strong!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by jesustrek

90-year-old Fran Goldman of Seattle had an appointment to get her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine recently. The fact that there was a huge snowfall might have been problematic for some people. It turns out that it was no … Continue reading →

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Still Competitive

Posted on January 7, 2017 by jesustrek

Frenchman Robert Marchand recently set a new world record in his age group for bicycling the greatest distance in an hour. His age group? 105 and over. Marchand doesn’t have much (any!?) competition in that age group. And the fact … Continue reading →

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Senior Success Stories

Posted on December 1, 2015 by jesustrek

A friend of mine just told me about her remarkable father. At the age of 93, he still drives and takes care of himself. This hunting season he harvested 12 squirrels, 2 turkeys and a deer. Did I mention that … Continue reading →

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What It’s All About

Posted on November 19, 2015 by jesustrek

Once a month I play guitar and sing for a senior citizens group. I sing some pop and country music. Some of the songs I sing are so old that the seniors sing along with me. They seem to enjoy … Continue reading →

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He’s Still Got It!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by jesustrek

Jack Nicklaus participated in the par 3 contest at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday. The 75-year-old, who is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, showed that he still has what it takes. Nicklaus pleased … Continue reading →

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Still as Strong

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jesustrek

I just saw a 92-year-old man mowing the lawn of his church with a push mower. Let me type that again, just so you won’t think that there was some kind of mistake. I just saw a 92-year-old man mowing … Continue reading →

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The Big Five-Five

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jesustrek

Today is my birthday. This is a rather significant milestone. Today I am 55 years old. That’s right; I have just hit the big Five-Five, the double nickel. It’s hard to put a positive spin on this. Even if I … Continue reading →

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Still Producing

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jesustrek

Colorado Rockies left-hander Jamie Moyer is still trying to compete at the highest level long after most pitchers have had to retire. A victory this season would make him the first starter 49 or older to win a major league … Continue reading →

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