Another birthday and I ask myself one question, "at 76 how did I make this far?" My dad made it to the age of 57 after having a heart attack in 1979. Most his ancestors died of heart disease and strokes. My mom made it to 70 after ending her battle with cancer in 1994. All my siblings are still alive, but we all have our fair share of health issues. There are two exception in the family. My grand father on my mother's side of the family made it into his 90's. He survived World War I and enjoyed a little gin before dinner. A great uncle on my dad's side of the family lived into his 90's. He always enjoyed a good cigar and a shot of whiskey after lunch. Maybe they knew the secret to a long life. Think I will celebrate the day with a good beer.
A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
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Last night I had a wild dream of being lost in Tiller, Oregon. For those of you that have never been to Tiller, it is a small community ne...
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It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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My old friend Arthritis showed up last weekend and took advantage of my right knee. By Sunday afternoon I was confined to my chair in pain...
Happy 76th Birthday, Mike! That's a very patriotic # to be. We should sing "You a Grand Old Stag!" for you.
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