Life and Miles

Stories and Experiences from Frank Spires

Category: Life

Thoughts About Our Stuff

Thoughts About Our Stuff It’s amazing how much our behavior can mirror that of our parents, especially as we grow older.  I have obviously acquired traits from both Mom and Dad, both good and bad.  I use some of the same expressions as my dad, such as “that’s crazy”, with a long drawn out “a”.  […]

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Lessons Learned at a Youth League Baseball Game

Several months back, I went to my youngest grandson’s baseball game.  He plays in a local youth league and plays for the Braves.  These are the only Braves I cheer for.  I have been a Dodger fan since 1963, and while I have attended many games in the old Atlanta Fulton County Stadium as well […]

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Thinking on Rest and Motion

Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion generally states that, if an object or body is at rest or moving at a constant speed in a straight line, it will remain at rest or keep moving in a straight line at constant speed, unless it is acted upon by an external force.  This is also referred […]

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Reflecting on a Covid Christmas

Christmas 2020.  Wow.  It’s not what we expected, is it?  And who saw it coming?  As I read about those who have cancelled family gatherings or limited them due to the pandemic, the reality hits again that we find ourselves in a world that has become very different.  And I realize that each family has […]

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Keeping the Gold in the Golden Years

In the last few months, I have given a lot of consideration to how I want to live the rest of my life. This is probably because I have hit the “Big 65” and signed up for Medicare. My goals, ambitions and plans are all being given a dusting off and a reevaluation.  Some are […]

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