Dinner for one and kindness keep 87 year old man fed
Herman Ziemer, an Anaheim driver, eats out after his wife and son died. He finds comfort with waitresses who know his tastes and memory of better times. A post office lunchroom chat reveals his rule to keep faith, food, and friends.
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Orange County Register
Cricket in the Fire Alarm Becomes A Safety Reminder
A reader recalls a buzzing cricket inside a home smoke detector after returning from a trip. Grandson identifies the cricket in the fire alarm and a safety tip follows to change smoke detector batteries annually.
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Octogenarian lifts 80 pounds at Alabama gym
Lizbeth Sisson, 80, lifts 80 pounds for each year of life at Better Body Gym in Adamsville Alabama. The Dora resident trains at least four days a week under Kerry McAdams and has become a noted power lifter among older competitors. Her story mixes grit, humor, and a lifelong drive to stay active.
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Scripps Howard News Service
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Lizbeth
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Junior
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