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Old Ways and New Days

Old Ways and New Days

John Ross tries to find meaning and purpose in life in retirement.

2015

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Michael Embry

Random Thoughts: Murdoch and Musk and an American Education

I wonder if people like Rupert Murdoch and Elon Musk truly understand what it is to be an American?

3 min readFeb 28, 2023

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Random thoughts: No More Thinking about the End

It may seem odd to many boomers and other old folks, but I don’t fear death.

2 min readJan 28, 2023

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Random thoughts: I feel old

I was attending a military change-of-command ceremony, and after it was over, I glanced at the young folks in attendance and said to a…

1 min readDec 4, 2022

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Random Thoughts: Dealing with Deaths

In two days this week, I learned of the deaths of two cousins and a high school classmate.

3 min readNov 24, 2022

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Random Thoughts: Common sense in cutting costs

“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it.” — Tennessee Williams, American playwright

3 min readSep 21, 2022

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Random thoughts: The Appeal of Cults

“Be wary of any leader who proclaims him or herself as having special powers or special insight. And, of course, divinity.” Psychologist…

4 min readAug 26, 2022

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Random thoughts: Back on the road again

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” — Michael…

4 min readJul 27, 2022

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Random thoughts: For the love of dogs

“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” — W.R. Pursche, American writer

3 min readJul 1, 2022

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Random thoughts: Friendships

“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of…

3 min readJun 8, 2022

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Random thoughts: Dental regrets

There was a scene in the movie, “Peggy Sue Got Married,” where Peggy Sue (played by Kathleen Turner) asked her grandfather, “Grandpa, if…

2 min readMay 25, 2022

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Michael Embry

Michael Embry

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Michael Embry is the author of 11 novels, three nonfiction sports books, and a short-story collection. He spent more than 30 years in the news media.

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