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First, the bread. Have you ever tried squaw bread? Whole Foods sells it under the brand name “Sun Flour.” Its special characteristic is that it's not too soft. In fact, it's a bit chewy. It's dark bread made with wheat flour, molasses, oat bran, rye flour, and brown sugar, among other things. Ready. Okay, lay two slices of bread on a big plate.

My wife and I were fortunate enough to babysit our 3-year-old grandson, “Spike,” who lives across the country, for 5 wonderful days. Being woken by Spike each morning at about 5:40 was a blessing. Tired as my wife and I were, seeing him and hearing his “Hi, Grandpa – Hi, Grandma” was music to our ears. Then one of us would take Spike downstairs to play “cars-and- trucks,” while the other of us went back to sleep for awhile.

Starting with the “Whys”

I think of it as the “need” to pass on the records of my family so that future generations will remember and will get to know those who came before. I must admit, I wish to be remembered as the knight who carries the holy grail of family memories into at least a few generations to come.

What's all this talk about getting old?

If I don't look in the mirror, I don't feel a day over, well, 47.

1. Search for X (almost anything) using Google Maps. Not only will you be able to see where X is located re your house's location, but you can also click on a link to get more information about X.

The other day I got a phone call from a former student.

Not just any student, but one that I shall never forget.

From the quiet of my above-ground pool this evening, I looked into the sky and, in my mind’s eye, I saw an answer to the world’s problems.

It opened just over a week ago. I’ve been there four times since then.

Our new Whole Foods market in town is amazing.