Inventors Corner

An Unbelievable Journey If you had told me when I was much younger that I would be a firefighter at 72 years old, I would never have believed it. Here I am… still a valuable asset to the fire department I belong to. Maybe this isn't for everyone, but for me, it gives purpose in serving my community. I joined eight years ago, encouraged by a friend and neighbor. We were attending the local Firemen’s Ball, a fundraiser supporting our fire department. When he suggested we sign up …

Skiing is, in my opinion, the ultimate outdoor experience—fresh air, exercise, and socializing all rolled into one exhilarating sport. When I first learned to ski, I was no spring chicken. At the ripe old age of 28—which, believe me, is considered late to start—I took on the challenge.   All I can remember from that first day is tumbling down the slopes, gripped by fear and completely out of control. I was with a group of friends who were avid skiers. They felt sorry …

The traditional men’s pocket bulge is unfortunately on his rear-end. It puzzles me, why a wallet would be put in such a place that causes structural damage. Would anyone sit directly on a brick or a lump of lard? Any chiropractor would advise to take your possession of artifacts out of the rear… and change to the front pocket where it belongs. Traditional wallets were never designed to carry an assortment of paraphernalia that creates the unsightly sciatica bulge. Yet somehow the av …