C. F. IllingworthA few thoughts now that I’m 80Senility has been a smooth transition for me.Jun 23Jun 23
C. F. IllingworthI Still Eat these FoodsI 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 13May 13
C. F. IllingworthOur Holy AppliancesSince our move to North Carolina, we have observed some interesting traditions. One is that many businesses are closed on Sunday. That is…Feb 18Feb 18
C. F. IllingworthHoney, 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 27Jan 27
C. F. IllingworthMy 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 13Jan 13
C. F. IllingworthPhrases and Idioms I Have KnownSince I began writing, I have often wondered where popular sayings originated. One saying that I found interesting is: “It will cost you an…Jan 6Jan 6
C. F. IllingworthChristmas in North CarolinaLast 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, 2023Dec 24, 2023
C. F. IllingworthOh 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, 2023Dec 15, 2023
C. F. IllingworthThe Wonderful World of PhobiasI 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, 2023Dec 9, 2023
C. F. IllingworthSilly StuffOver 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, 2023Dec 1, 2023