The way you’re being billed for electricity is about to change. Due to a law passed in 2022—AB 205 you’ll see a new “Base Services Charge” of $24.15. The goal: “to make it more affordable to use electric technologies and clean, sustainable energy.”
We’re told that, as a trade-off, the cost of your actual usage will go down, possibly by 10%. The result: low electricity users might pay more, “medium” users about the same, but high electric users might save money. That’s how I understand it, anyway.
Folks on the CARE Program get a discount on this new charge, so it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re enrolled, if you qualify. You can find out about that at the “Save Money” page on the SCE website. As usual, we’re just the messenger here.
Still Fun & Social?
Those of you who have lived in Sahara for a while will remember when the park pretty much shut down during the Summer. Not anymore, thanks to the Fun Group and the Sahara volunteers.
Recent Summer issues of Camelot Magazine include a full calendar, photos of residents partying, profiles of active residents that has to be a challenge, so I’m awarding this month’s Kudo to the Sahara Fun Group for making Sahara a year-round affair.
There was this note in the August issue: “Items under discussion include possibly changing the Fun Group/Social Group name.” Is that something we should be concerned about?
A Couple More Items
• A reminder from last month: SPARC, our resident services partner, is bringing the Living Desert folks back for another Lunch & Learn on Oct. 7. We don’t know the topic yet, but these events are always worth your time.
Also coming that day is “Blue Zone,” which is apparently a nationwide movement to encourage wellness, exercise and other good things. I’m not sure what that means, but if it’s a SPARC event, you know it’s worth your while.
• Last month we were missing 37 Income Certs. That number is now down to 10 an improvement, but still the 2nd worst of our 20 Parks. Those missing Certs are costing Sahara thousands of dollars that could be spent on park upgrades.
If you are in that group, stop what you’re doing, set aside a minute or two, fill out your Cert and bring it to the Office, so I can stop writing about this.
Have fun at the Halloween Party! George Turk
Community Guidelines & Reminders
We appreciate your efforts to keep Sahara Park a safe, attractive, and enjoyable place to live. Below are some frequently asked questions and reminders about our community rules.
Clean Homesites: Please keep your homesite free of weeds, dry or dead vegetation, and overgrown plants. These conditions are unsightly and can create fire hazards. Management will continue regular inspections to ensure compliance with the park’s rules.
Minimum Age Requirement: Sahara Park is a 55+ community. At least one regularly residing homeowner must be 55 or older, and all other permanent residents must be at least 50, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Park-Owned Property: Electrical pedestals, utility meters, underground pipes, streetlights, and other park-owned items may only be repaired or altered by park staff. Do not touch or modify these items yourself or allow your contractors to do so. If you need to reduce light from a streetlight, please use appropriate window coverings.
Manager’s Corner
Parking: Parking on streets is prohibited except for up to 30 minutes while loading or unloading at your homesite. During that time, flashers must be on and driveways kept clear. To ensure emergency and service vehicles can pass, do not park directly opposite another parked vehicle.
Pets: Even if you clean up after your pet, please respect other residents’ property some do not want animals entering their yards. Walk your pets only on the streets or in common areas, avoiding other homesites.
Selling Your Home: If you plan to sell your home, you must provide written notice to Park Management. A simple form is available at the Park Office just ask and we’ll be glad to provide it.
Driving & Speed Limits: Please drive slowly and cautiously. Many residents have raised concerns about speeding or careless driving. All drivers must obey posted traffic signs and stop where indicated for the safety of everyone.
Trash & Recycling: Trash pick-up occurs several days each week. The hauler will not collect items placed outside bins, landscaping debris, junk household items, paints, or electronics.
• Overflow: If bins are full, take your trash home and wait for the next pick-up.
• Construction Debris: Neither residents nor contractors may dispose of construction debris in park bins use city dumping facilities instead.
• No Free-For-All: Do not leave unwanted items for others inside the trash enclosure.
• Cardboard: Please flatten boxes before placing them in recycling bins.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Sahara Park clean, safe, and pleasant for everyone!
Sahara Park Management
Previews
Autumn’s Here, Fun Is Near – Fall into the Season at Sahara Park!
dlatini@aol.com
The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and there’s a hint of crispness in the air. You know what that may mean: the park is about to burst with a new season of energy and life! Seeing more neighbors - strolling about, as snow birds are flocking home, and yes – traffic and grocery store lines getting a little longer as we find that parking spot. The season is blooming with festivities for all, and we’re kicking it off in style. First up our holiday Halloween costume contest party. Come strut your stuff at the party and see if you’ve got what it takes to win first place (and maybe snag a nosh or two along the way). And don’t miss October 7th, when SPARC serves up, Lunch and Learn from 11am to 12:30pm – The Living Desert and Blue Zones. Did you sign up? Oh, and yogis rejoice – Yoga returns October 1st and continues every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Also be sure to join us for regularly scheduled events - Coffee and Donuts, Bingo, Breakfast, Mah-Jong, Dominoes and Lunch too!
Get ready as the season grows with a sneak peek – as November is shaping up to be a month full of magic and unforgettable memories. More information next month and finalization of details for all events. Sound Bath – relax and recharge with soothing vibrations. Outdoor Classic Film – a movie under the stars. Book Club – returning for all our page-turners. JR’s beloved St. Andrew’s Scottish Dinner…yum and Karaoke. SPARC will be hosting a Community Resource Health Fair on 11/14. We invite all residents to join us after our Fun Group meeting on 11/18 at 11a.m. to share your ideas, thoughts or answer any questions.
Gladly accepting submissions, big or small for Camelot your monthly magazine. – a delicious holiday favorite recipe, a pun or funny joke, a thought-provoking inspirational saying, Meet your Neighbor, share a story or view. How about a movie, restaurant or book review, a photo or two, or anything you’d like please send to dlatini@aol.com – Much appreciation.
Thanks for the Memories…
Jeff and Bill
Many thanks for the memories, hospitality, great times of community getting together, with delicious BBQ’s, meals, fun times and laughter…
Maybe you’ll still do a special event when you return?
Bill and I are delighted we had the privilege of hosting meals for our park during the past five years. Over this time, we have fed over 1,300 of our Sahara neighbors while hosting 26 meals. These events have been a wonderful and popular way for us to build camaraderie within our community.
We began hosting events before the Fun Group was established, simply organizing our own gatherings as we attempted to revive community activities after the impact of Covid had rendered the previous social group inactive. After five fulfilling years, it has been an honor to serve our community.
Bill as Cher, at Karaoke. Meri was Sonny, where’s Sonny’s picture?
94th Birthday Celebration at our Snowbird Farewell Picnic April
2025
In Loving Memory
Vern - You will be forever missed.
We all knew, he loved his ladies, but was always a true gentleman. Cissy
What can I say? Vern was a great friend. Chocolate covered strawberries (which he made) and champagne on Sundays, countless meals together, watching football (with Don). Many happy and great times shared together !! Vern never had an unkind word to say about anyone and was loved by all, especially by his neighbors. Thank you all especially Kelly who took Vern under her wing and treated him like the gentleman he was. Tanner, Don and myself have truly lost a good friend and he’ll be missed dearly. God Bess you Vern. We will never forget your words, ‘It is - what it is.’
Vern was my, ‘Best Friend’ He was an extremely kind, giving, sincere and intelligent man. I hope they have football in heaven (and red wine). Goodbye my sweet Vern, love you forever. Kelly
I enjoyed and loved seeing him cruise around in his golf cart –I named his cart ‘El Camino’ after his beautiful Ranchero. Stacy
Vern was a dear neighbor and friend. We looked out for each other; I miss him so. Nancy -Vern called her Nancy North
Vern was such an open kind generous man to everyone; he had such a positive outlook on life. Bob and Alicia
Vern was probably everyone’s best neighbor. Our Mr. Fix-It, our Go-To-Guy for tools and especially our cheerful and fun-loving friend. Nancy G. - Vern called her Nancy South
Vern was my dear friend and neighbor for over 20 years – he was everybody’s friend. He never had a bad day and was always available to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. He was a special and loyal friend and will be missed. Margo
Our sweet Vern was the very first to welcome us to Sahara Park. He was our inspiration on how to grow old. He was filled with wisdom, vitality and stamina, not to mention so handsome. I loved his big blue eyes. Vern was always so interesting and inspirational to us all and will be sorely missed. Gail and Randy.
50/50 winner – he gave it all away!!
After the storm… -Leslie Ochs
Meet Your
2021.
Barbara Engh
I first learned about Sahara Park in 2020, during the height of the pandemic. I knew I loved Palm Springs from visits here with my daughter Kat, who lived in LA, and from my time living in San Diego in the 1980s while stationed there with my Navy then-husband.
Kat found a great real estate agent who knew Mel & Sunny, who recommended life in Sahara Park. In December 2020 I was able to buy 132 Mecca, the best location in the park! I was living and teaching nursing in the Maryland suburbs of DC, and was first able to visit and meet neighbors and see my ‘new’ place following my second covid vaccine in March
I am a Baltimore, Maryland native and I have been a proud RN for 51 years. Last year I was a speaker at my 50th reunion at the University of Maryland School of Nursing where I received my BSN & MSN. I loved being a Navy wife and was privileged to live and work in Boston, Italy, Baltimore, San Diego, Panama, and Washington DC. For the last 30 years I have worked as a Professor, teaching nursing in a community college located 8 miles east of the White House. Barack Obama came to our campus three times and Joe Biden visited twice (that tells you who the receptive audience is there. I lived with my partner, Bryan and two cats in a new Active Adult community near Annapolis, Md. I enjoy traveling, yoga, reiki, adventurous eating, and people in general.
I have been mostly a snowbird, like my wonderful closest neighbors behind and next to me, and I have also enjoyed Sahara Park briefly in May, June, and August. I have been welcomed in Sahara Park by many wonderful, interesting, supportive, colorful, curious, fun, engaging, adventurous other “over 55” folks facing this phase of our life with grace and courage. I have made lifetime friends and I’m excited to spend more time in Sahara Park next winter. There is a large community of retired nurses, “not tired” as Meri says, healthcare professionals here who have welcomed me into the tribe, and I hope to be part of their future health related projects.
Neighbor
I love my place and am grateful to live in this wonderful community. Come see me right behind the clubhouse!
May 2022, just retired from teaching full time, my daughter hung this sign
Salton Sea swing!
Meet Another Neighbor
Hi, my name is Dennis Vannatta. You probably know me from the pool or karaoke; if not, you probably don’t know me. Anyway, I moved to Sahara Park 8 years ago and I love it here. I was born in Torrance, CA. and lived in Los Angeles 52 years, from 1958 to 2010. I graduated from Gardena High school in 1976 and American/Columbia Broadcasting School in 1977. In July 1977 I got a weekend job as a disc jockey at K.R.C.Q super Q in Indio, CA. I worked there two months when they asked me to go full time, which meant I would have to move to the desert full time. Right when I was making my decision to take the offer, my aunt called and said don’t do it, and offered me a job to work with my uncle for Spelling/Goldberg Productions. My uncle was the leadman for set dressing on the show “Love Boat.” So, I took the job and wound up working in the movie industry for 30 years as a set dresser with Aaron Spelling and twenty years with Paramount Pictures. The projects I worked on were the first 5seasons of “Dynasty, and “The Colbys” with Charlton Heston and Barbara Stanwyck. That back into play, getting my SAG (Screen Actors Guild) card, and doing voice-overs as a news caster/air traffic controller among other voice-overs onother projects. Besides working on Dynasty and the Colbys I worked on many other projects including Happy Days, Cheers, Frasier, Hotel, Brooklyn Bridge, Ferris Bueller, Clueless, The Waltons, Brady Bunch and 5 seasons of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, plus many more features like Coneheads and Harlem Nights. In 2008 I retired due to a heart condition and in full circle came back to the Desert to Palm Springs in 2010. In 2011 I got a job once again as a weekend disc-jockey on 98.5 KDES till 2019. Now days I enjoy going to the pool and basically just doing what I want. Maybe in the future you might hear me on an oldies station Because you
When the world feels too loud, too messy, spinning outta control, tempers flare, gossip erupts and I don’t know whether to cry, scream, or shut the door and hide, I stop and go back to the basics the beginning. All the truths we learned as children. Sometimes the best way to handle life is to bring it back to kindergarten basics. Just that simple, why do I forget?
Anonymous Writers’ Corner
Have something you’d like to share? A poem, a witty saying, an opinion, or simply your thoughts on any topic (let’s stay away from politics though)— we’d love to feature it here! Here’s our latest submission...
Things/thoughts we never would admit to, or take to our grave !
We all carry things in the quiet corners of our hearts and minds. Some make us human, some make us ache, and some… make us just scratch our heads. Do you relate to any?
I’ve been jealous of my friend’s happiness and their success. For so long.
I’ve thought, If I could go back and do it all over, I wouldn’t have had children and I love my children.
I used to refill expensive bottles of booze with inexpensive stuff!
I’ve loved someone so much and wished they would pass quickly so they wouldn’t suffer anymore.
Making assumptions about people based on clothes they wear or cars they drive.
Home ownership is overrated, unless your rich.
When I’m inpatient in a hurry and driving sometimes I’ve sped up just so they can’t cut in
Keeping a friendship going for appearances to save face because I was too afraid to speak up if I disagreed with them. Avoiding any confrontation at all cost. I now speak up.
Judging someone for the very flaw I see in myself.
I’ve liked a Facebook post out of obligation - and not because I cared, or really even liked it.
Saying, I have plans, when I really did not want to go. Instead of just saying, No thank you.
I read someone else’s journal and mail without their permission…ugh.
Laughing at someone’s joke I didn’t quite get or understand while being too embarrassed to ask for an explanation. I wanted to fit in.
Blaming someone else, knowing it was my fault, being too proud to admit I was wrong.
Loving and thinking of someone more after they were gone than when they were alive. Regret.
Giving directions even when I have no clue where it is that your asking directions for.
I was broke in my early 20s and my mom’s birthday was the next day. What to do?
Went to the nearest graveyard and found a fresh bouquet of lilies. Problem solved!
Not wanting to go against the grain, when someone is lying outright or talking ill of someone else. Being afraid of calling them out, avoiding confrontation and wanting to be liked.
My secret is I compete with my mother, and she’s been dead for over 20 years!
OctOber 2025
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You Are Not Alone: A Gentle Word on Depression
Depression is something many people navigate at different points in life. Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns, especially among older adults. It can quietly emerge during moments of change - retirement, losing a loved one, reliving childhood trauma, moving, or even the added stress of the nearing holidays. These experiences and many more can stir feelings of sadness that sometimes linger longer than we expect.
This journey is deeply personal, and you may never have even experienced this mood disorder –what helps one person may not help another. There is no single path, and there is absolutely no shame in experiencing it. With the right help, most people do feel better. Please remember: you are not alone. You don’t have to walk this path on your own. Speaking with a Doctor, counselor, family member, or trusted friend can be a brave and healing first step. Help isn’t a sign of weakness – it’s a step toward strength.
There are many resources and treatments available. Some are listed below. Sometimes finding the right support takes patience – one medication or therapy may not be the answer, but another may work beautifully just for you. The important thing is not to give up hope.
Below is one person’s anonymous story of depression – a reminder that though your path might differ, healing is possible.
She plumped the pillow as she got out of bed to start another day. A day like any other, and one for which she was grateful, but then it happened. That sinking feeling-there it was again, and the panic that accompanied it. How would she get through the day? Her spirits fell as she realized that she would rather have a broken leg than a broken spirit. She went through the motions of shower and breakfast, and prepared to face the joyless day as best she could. The words, “Snap out of it, Mom,” echoed through her head as she remembered her daughter’s panicked response to realizing her condition. She had witnessed it all too often, and like others around her, was powerless to help her. The days dragged on as she desperately tried to be happy, but the dopamine in her system refused to activate, and she finally picked up the phone to call the doctor one more time. He had tried everything from SSRIs to CBT, but nothing was working. She felt defective, not disabled, as she would with a physical problem. Her shame at this life-long condition attacked her viciously. Why couldn’t she be like other people, and just “suck it up?” She had made many poor decisions in her desperation to overcome her malady. Retail therapy, relationships, staying so busy she wore herself out none of them worked in the long run. Life was just too hard, even though she had no reason to be so unhappy.
She was no longer young, and life had not offered her a respite from this invisible disease that ravaged her soul and left her unable to cope. She felt lucky, however. She was not unaware of the dire consequences many had suffered in the form of suicide. She herself had tried it once, a desperate call for help in the form of 40 aspirin, but when she woke up the next morning, no one had even noticed.
She was 17 at the time, and had many memories of struggling to breathe in the middle of the night with childhood asthma and bronchitis, when no one came to her aid. She felt abandoned by her mother emotionally, and her father had abandoned her since the age of 3. Not a good scenario for a healthy self-image. But life continued, or so she had hoped, even with the knowledge of her suicide
attempt the night before. So, she had awakened to a new day, and one in which the battle against depression continued. She would feel better eventually, and she told no one of her misdeed, as she got out of bed and plumped the pillow.
Here are a few local and regional resources offering support, some immediate, others ongoing. They provide professional care, peer-to- peer connection, and crisis intervention, all with a focus on kindness and respect.
NAMI Coachella Valley
Offers peer-led support groups, educational workshops, advocacy, and a searchable local resource data base. Need to talk? Their crisis line is available : (760) 424-5602, call or text 442-275-7385 for general support.
Desert Healthcare District & Foundation (through Connectl.org)
This community wide initiative provides access to behavioral health services. Key numbers include:
• 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care ) Palm Springs) (760) 424-5602
• CARES Line (referral service) (800) 499-3008
• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988, available 24/7
• Coachella Valley Behavioral Health (Indio Hospital a state-of- the art inpatient treatment facility offering a safe healing environment. 24/7 (760) 600-8093
• Oasis Community Services. (760) 541-8520 Supports children and youth and their families. Individual/group therapy, case management and medication support
• Family Services of the Desert (760) 347-2398
• JFS Counseling (760) 325-4088
Today depression it is seen as a mental health condition nothing to be ashamed of. Reaching out for help is the first step to feeling better. Behavioral Health is a sophisticated industry today, and can provide many ways of treating this misunderstood disease, from different versions of medications, to diet, exercise, therapy, self-help groups, and emerging treatments involving brain stimulation. If you or a loved one is sad, feeling low, or suffering from long term depression, don’t wait for it to pass on its own. Find support and continue to treat your feelings as if your life depended upon it, because it does…!!
These are tips from another retired (not tired) nurse Latini.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of Millennium Housing or affiliated organizations. Reliance on any information provided in this article is solely at your own risk.
Tasty Tidbits
Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Streusel:
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Cake:
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (such as Libby’s)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2. Combine brown sugar, flour and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl. Cut in 4 tablespoons cold butter using a fork or pastry blender until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set streusel aside.
3. Beat cake mix and 4 tablespoons softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add pumpkin puree and cinnamon; mix until well blended, about 3 minutes. Stir in pecans.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle streusel topping over batter.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool cake before serving for about 5 minutes.
Latin Lingo Dutch Brush Master
ALMA MATER
CARPE DIEM
CAVEAT EMPTOR
DE FACTO
E.G.
ET CETERA
ET TU BRUTE
EX NIHILO
IN MEDIAS RES IN VINO VERITAS
IPSO FACTO MAGNUM OPUS
NON SEQUITUR
PER CAPITA
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POST MORTEM
PRIMA FACIE
PRO BONO
QUID PRO QUO
STATUS QUO
Across
1. Shaggy Scandinavian rug
4. Colgate rival
9. Common Market inits.
10. Sled dog
11. “Casablanca” pianist
12. Ms. Williams in aquamusicals
13. Ancient rival of Athens
15. First word of the Constitution
16. Aleppo’s land
18. Word in a simile
20. Quantum theory pioneer Max
23. Wet lowland
25. “Smoking or ___?”
26. Gauchos’ weapons
27. Big deal
28. Doesn’t ignore
29. Tennis match part
Down
1. Remainder
2. “Awright!”
3. High points
4. Dark
5. “From ___ with Love”
6. “C’___ la vie!”
7. Bias
8. Phoenician trading center
14. Action on the side
17. Kournikova and Karenina
18. Court order against antisocial behaviour
19. Mop up, naut.
21. The “C” in U.P.C.
22. Masseur’s target
24. Bass, e.g.
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
October Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
TRIVIA TEASER
T Time
1. What company is represented on the New York Stock Exchange ticker by the letter T? a-Target, b-Radio Shack, c-AT&T, d-Kodak.
2. Who played the title character on the TV cop show "T.J. Hooker"? a-Jack Lord, b-William Shatner, c-Erik Estrada, d-Burt Reynolds.
3. In what city could you ride the commuter rail service known as the T? a-San Francisco, b-San Antonio, c-Boston, dMiami.
4. What is the middle name of Captain James T. Kirk on "Star Trek"? a-Taylor, b-Thomas, c-Timothy, d-Tiberius.
5. In what country would you find the headquarters for the T-Mobile telecommunications service? a-Germany, b-Norway, c-Canada, d-South Korea.
6. White blood cells known as T-cells get their name because they mature in what part of the human body? a-Teeth, b-Thalamus, c-Thymus, d-Tegument.
7. One way of investing your money is with the purchase of T-bills. What does the T in T-bill stand for? a-Tax, b-Tangible, c-Transaction, d-Treasury.
8. What 1962 instrumental hit with an edible title was the highest-ranking song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by Booker T. and the MGs? a-"Bread and Butter," b-"Cotton Candy," c-"Green Onions," d-"Sugar and Spice."
9. T-Bag was the nickname of a villain played by Robert Knepper on what Fox TV drama series? a-"Oz," b-"24," c-"Touch," d-"Prison Break."
10. What did the T stand for in the names of T.E. Lawrence and T.S. Eliot? aThomas, b-Theodore, c-Tyler, d-Terrell.
QUOTES
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America in 1492.
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus, discovered the new world in 1492
Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
George Addair, Founder of the Omega Vector, a self knowledge program
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
Francis Bacon: English philosopher, statesman, scientist and author
When you forgive, you in no way change the past -- but you sure do change the future.
Bernard Meltzer, radio host of "What's Your Problem" in Philadelphia
He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.
Lao Tzu: philosopher of ancient China
You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today's the day. Say it: this is going to be my day.
Brendon Burchard, author, of The Millionaire Messenger.
Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, but a thing to be achieved.
William Jennings Bryan: American politician from the 1890s
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.
Edward Everett Hale, editor and author of 60 books
The Lighter Side
Leather
When a woman wears leather clothing, a man's heart beats faster. His throat gets dry. He gets weak in the knees and begins to think irrationally.
Ever wonder why?
She smells like a new truck!
Old man
He was eating lunch at a truck stop when three bikers walked in. The first pushed his cigarette into the old man's pie, then took a seat at the counter.
The second spit in the old man's milk, then took a seat at the counter. The third turned his plate over and then took a seat at the counter.
The old man left without a word. One of the bikers said to the waitress, "Humph, not much of a man is he?"
The waitress replied: "Not much of a truck driver either. He just backed his truck over three motorcycles."
What to do
An elderly couple just bought cellphones and learned how to text. She was the romantic type and one afternoon sent him this message.
"If you are sleeping, send me your dreams.
If you are laughing, send me your smile.
If you are eating, send me a bite.
If you are drinking, send me a sip.
If you are crying, send me your tears. I love you."
The husband texted back to her: "I'm in the bathroom. Please advise."
Answer to 'T Time'
1-c, AT&T
2-b, William Shatner
3-c, Boston
4-d, Tiberius
5-a, Germany
6-c, Thymus
7-d, Treasury
8-c, "Green Onions" 9-d, "Prison Break" 10-a, Thomas
