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C. F. Illingworth

C. F. Illingworth

A few thoughts now that I’m 80

Senility has been a smooth transition for me.

Jun 23

A few thoughts now that I’m 80

Jun 23

C. F. Illingworth

I Still Eat these Foods

I just finished reading an article on the internet criticizing many of the foods my generation ate. Now, many of the foods I grew up eating…

May 13

I Still Eat these Foods

May 13

C. F. Illingworth

Our Holy Appliances

Since our move to North Carolina, we have observed some interesting traditions. One is that many businesses are closed on Sunday. That is…

Feb 18

Our Holy Appliances

Feb 18

C. F. Illingworth

Honey, What Time is It?

I remember while we were living in California, our family would sit around the TV on New Year’s Eve waiting to see the big ball drop in New…

Jan 27

Honey, What Time is It?

Jan 27

C. F. Illingworth

My mind is alive with “Huh?”

Gail and I have been living with my daughter and her family since August. I recently find myself daydreaming; I don’t have much else to do…

Jan 13

My mind is alive with “Huh?”

Jan 13

C. F. Illingworth

Phrases and Idioms I Have Known

Since I began writing, I have often wondered where popular sayings originated. One saying that I found interesting is: “It will cost you an…

Jan 6

Phrases and Idioms I Have Known

Jan 6

C. F. Illingworth

Christmas in North Carolina

Last week my daughter and her family took Gail and I to an incredible light show at a place called Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights. We…

Dec 24, 2023

Christmas in North Carolina

Dec 24, 2023

C. F. Illingworth

Oh No! What Happened to Santa?

During our second year on our little farm in Wisconsin, we were becoming comfortable with our winter routine. I got a good deal on a couple…

Dec 15, 2023

Oh No! What Happened to Santa?

Dec 15, 2023

C. F. Illingworth

The Wonderful World of Phobias

I have a form of “Acrophobia”. I prefer not to climb anything taller than two feet. I have a very good reason for this. I once fell off a…

Dec 9, 2023

The Wonderful World of Phobias

Dec 9, 2023

C. F. Illingworth

Silly Stuff

Over the years I have encountered funny people, humorous situations, along with silly signs and just plain down to earth folks. I hope you…

Dec 1, 2023

Silly Stuff

Dec 1, 2023

C. F. Illingworth

C. F. Illingworth

I frequently write humorous and heartwarming short stories. In addition to writing numerous satirical articles my goal is to bring joy into my reader’s life.

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