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Social Security had hidden role in 'It's a Wonderful Life'
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As Time Goes By: I just couldn't help myself, I had to go back
By Henry Geerken Have you ever had a vacation where when you left you wanted to turn around and go right back?
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Some childhood musings in a winter wonderland still ring true
By Elaine Kniskern Do children today get as eager as we did years ago as we anticipated the first snow fall?
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Social Security: Did you know Social Security changes helped create the Grinch?
By Tracey Weaver Is it just me, or are we celebrating the holidays earlier and earlier every year?
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As Time Goes By: I found myself to be a music man -- of the perfect b-flat
By Henry F. Geerken I love good music. I love music that once I've heard it I can't forget it _ I end up humming the tune day and night. I also think that my definition of good music includes something I can dance to and at 74 years of age, "still look good and smooth," Danceable music _ the kind of music where you hold a charming woman in your arms, enveloped in expensive perfume and dream of a cottage just for two. (If three "he'd better look a lot like me.")
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From the Office: Office for the Aging can help with heating, medical programs
By Wayne L. Shepard Just two weeks ago the autumn leaves were at their peak.
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Looking Back: The little things people do really do mean a lot
A sincere smile in passing and I don't even know the person ... a door held open for me or just a simple "good morning."
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Social Security: There is much for veterans to know about Social Security
Each year, on Nov. 11, America observes Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served in our nation's Armed Forces.
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As Time Goes By: You just might be politician material if ...
By Henry Geerken I had been grouchy and gruff for over a week and my wife, Diane, said to me, "You need to vent some pent up anger _ why not write an article about being a politician?
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Looking Back: Health maintenance takes lots of organization as we get older
Years ago, when I visited many an elderly person, I would see little bottles all lined up like soldiers. There they were, sitting on the kitchen counter, on the kitchen table or lined up neatly on the window sill. Upon a closer look, the labels all told me that they were prescriptions, supplements and over-the-counter products to help a better life. "Why so many?" I thought.
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Social Security: 'Open season' for Medicare prescription drugs nears
It's that time of year again.
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As Time Goes By: I really didn't want to go, but I'm really glad I went
By Henry Geerken It has been a while since my last visit to the hospital, so my body decided to give me a vacation by getting sick with cellulites. (I also had an elevated temperature.)
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Looking Back: We all must try to be more like honey than vinegar
By Elaine Kniskern There's an old saying that has been used many, many times throughout the years: "You get more bees with honey then with vinegar." (I prefer bees to the flies.)
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Senior Scene: No need to visit the office to file for retirement benefits
By Tracey Weaver Is it me or did this summer just fly by?
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As Time Goes by: Dance class taught more than to move the other left foot
By Henry Geerken When I was a kid, I was not very coordinated. If I wanted to turn left, my brain would send the message, but along the way to my feet the message was interrupted. Consequently you never could rely on my sense of direction.
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From the office: What will I do now? A lot depends on decisions of others
By Tom Briggs By the time that this column is published, I will be retired.
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Looking Back: Embarrassment can turn into humor, if you let it
I have talked and written about old age and most of the "ughs." That's boo-boos and blunders and I ended the column with: "Most likely our readers could add many more." True?
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Being prepared can make office visit much quicker
I am sure by now many of you have heard the news. Beginning Aug. 15, the Oneonta Social Security office will be closing to the public at 3:30 p.m. every weekday instead of 4 p.m.
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As Time Goes By: One man's clean is often a women's filthy -- just wait for the smile
By Henry Geerken This is such a simple thing. Clean is clean. What's the problem?
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From the Office: Take steps now to be prepared for a disaster
By Frances Wright This year is the fifth anniversary of the flood of June 2006. You may have seen the series of articles in The Daily Star that showed the devastation in Otsego and surrounding counties.
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Social Security had hidden role in 'It's a Wonderful Life'
