Santa Claus

There are four stages in a man's life: When he believes in Santa Claus. When he doesn't believe in Santa Claus. When he is Santa Claus. When he looks like Santa Claus.

My Favorite Things

Julie Andres recently celebrated her 69th birthday. In honor of the event she sang the following lyrics to "My Favorite Things." Don't just read the words. SING IT.

Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,

Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,

Bundles of magazines tied up in string,

These are a few of my favoirte things.

Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,

Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,

Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,,

These are a few of my favorite things.

When my pipes leak, when the bones creak,

When the knees go bad.

I simply remember my favorite things ,

And then I don't feel so bad.

Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,

No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,

Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,

These are a few of my favorite things.

Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',

Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',

And we won't mention our short shrunken frames.

When we remember our favoirite things.

When the joints ache, When the hips break,

When the eyes grow dim,

Then I remember the great life I've had,

and then I don't feel so bad.

SILVER SNEAKERS

Many insurance companies encourage senior citizens to keep in shape and practice preventive medicine. "The Silver Sneakers" program allows membership is sports malls and gyms for trainer led exercise classes. I go every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and it is really helping me. I have gained strength and balance and it is enjoyable and benefidcial. There is no charge and the trainers are excellent. Another benefit? I have gained some new friends. I am appreciative to Humana for this very nice benefit.