Monthly Archives: September 2011

A Tale of Two Televisions

Posted on September 26, 2011 by middleagecranky

It took us a while, but we finally entered the era of high-definition television. At our age, it was getting difficult to discern the scores of football games. Some networks think that small type takes up less space on the … Continue reading →

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Middle Age Cranky’s Guide to Marital Compatibility

Posted on September 19, 2011 by middleagecranky

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the joy we experience when we see our friends’ children excel in college and life. After paying for college, of course, the next joy our friends will undoubtedly experience is the moment one of … Continue reading →

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Flying on September 11th

Posted on September 12, 2011 by middleagecranky

I spent September 11, 2011 on a Boeing 757 flying from San Francisco to Boston. Given that I was attending a business meeting scheduled for the 12th, I didn’t think much about the fact that I would be flying on … Continue reading →

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All Their Children

Posted on September 5, 2011 by middleagecranky

One of the nice things about getting older is seeing your friends’ children mature and accomplish great things. It’s especially wonderful if you don’t have kids of your own, because it basically means that you get to enjoy all that … Continue reading →

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