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12/30/2020

11/30/2020

OBITUARY OF DR. PETER COLLINS
Dr. Peter Collins, 73, of Troy, New York passed away on November 27 in his home, surrounded by his loving family after courageously battling leukemia. Born in Glens Falls, son of the late Dr. Howard and Francoise Collins, Peter grew up in Albany, attending Vincentian Institute and The Albany Academy. While he excelled in sports, particularly on the track, he was the first to admit he did not hit his academic stride until later.

After graduating from Loyola College in Montreal, where he met his wife of 49 years, Suzanne, Peter earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from McGill University. He later completed specialty training at the University of Toronto and was board certified in periodontics.

For more than 40 years, Peter practiced periodontics in Troy alongside his dedicated staff, who were like family to him. He found great joy in mentoring and instructing aspiring professionals, including dental residents at St. Clare’s Hospital and dental hygiene students at Hudson Valley Community College.

Peter was a fellow of the American College of Dentistry as well as the Royal College of Dentists of Canada where he served as a board examiner. Over the years, he held a variety of leadership roles supporting the oral health of communities in New York State. Peter was a member of the New York State Board of Dentistry and its Ethics Committee, the Board of the New York State Society of Periodontics, president of the Third District Dental Society of the State of New York, president of the New York State Society of Periodontics, and president of the Troy Dental Study Club.

Among his family, friends, patients, and community, Peter was known for his gentle and humble nature, innate strength, and kind smile. He was an enthusiastic skier, swimmer, tennis player, and golfer who celebrated three holes-in-one. He cherished summers spent on Lake George, traveling with his family, and more recently volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Peter was extremely proud of his daughters and his adored grandsons, and never missed a game or performance. “Pop” will be remembered for his unconditional love and trusted advice.

Predeceased by his sister Regina, Peter is survived by wife Suzanne; daughter Emily of Manhattan; daughter Allison and grandsons Patrick and Collin Schroeder of Troy; brothers David (Judy) of Queensbury, Paul (Lea) of Albany; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19, funeral services will be private. A celebration of Peter’s life will be planned for spring 2021. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Peter’s memory to Best Friends Animal Society or the Dr. Peter Collins Dental Hygiene Scholarship at Hudson Valley Community College.

10/02/2020

Words of advice to Old Friends


Many of us are between 65 and death, i.e. old. A friend sent me this excellent list for aging . . . and I have to agree it's good advice to follow. The person who sent this hi-lighted #19.

1. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard-earned capital. Warning: This is also a bad time for investments, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries. This is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.

2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don’t feel bad spending your money on yourself. You’ve taken care of them for many years, and you’ve taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs. Keep in touch with your doctor, do tests even when you’re feeling well. Stay informed.

4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.

5. Don’t stress over the little things. Like paying a little extra on price quotes. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don’t let the past drag you down and don’t let the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.”

7. Be proud, both inside and out. Don’t stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked. When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong.

8. Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There’s nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters. You’ve developed your own sense of what looks good on you – keep it and be proud of it. It’s part of who you are.

9. ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks. You’ll be surprised what old friends you’ll meet. Keeping in touch with what is going on and with the people you know is important at any age.

10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions. They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them that yesterday’s wisdom still applies today.

11. Never use the phrase: “In my time.” Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time. You may have been younger, but you are still you now, having fun and enjoying life.

12. Some people embrace their golden years, while others become bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people will make you older and harder to be around.

13. Do not surrender to the temptation of living with your children or grandchildren (if you have a financial choice, that is) Sure, being surrounded by family sounds great, but we all need our privacy They need theirs and you need yours. If you’ve lost your partner (our deepest condolences), then find a person to move in with you and help out. Even then, do so only if you feel you really need the help or do not want to live alone.

14. Don’t abandon your hobbies. If you don’t have any, make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance You can adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf. You can paint, volunteer or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.

15. Even if you don’t feel like it, try to accept invitations. Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). But don’t get upset when you’re not invited. Some events are limited by resources, and not everyone can be hosted. The important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, go walk through a field. Get out there.

16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That’s a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and answer questions, but don’t go off into long stories unless asked to. Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much unless you really need to. Try to accept situations as they are. Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some good things to say as well.

17. Pain and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we’re all going through. Try to minimize them in your mind. They are not who you are, they are something that life added to you. If they become your entire focus, you lose sight of the person you used to be.

18. If you’ve been offended by someone – forgive them. If you’ve offended someone - apologize. Don’t drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn’t matter who was right. Someone once said: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Don’t take that poison. Forgive, forget and move on with your life.

19. If you have a strong belief, savor it. But don’t waste your time trying to convince others. They will make their own choices no matter what you tell them, and it will only bring you frustration. Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs and let that memory sway you.

20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. Many never get to this age, never get to experience a full life. But you did. So what’s not to laugh about? Find the humor in your situation.

21. Take no notice of what others say about you and even less notice of what they might be thinking. They’ll do it anyway, and you should have pride in yourself and what you’ve achieved Let them talk and don’t worry. They have no idea about your history, your memories and the life you’ve lived so far. There’s still much to be written, so get busy writing and don’t waste time thinking about what others might think. Now is the time to be at rest, at peace and as happy as you can be!

REMEMBER: “Life is too short to drink bad wine and warm beer.”


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09/28/2020

Senior Thoughts for when you need a laugh:


When one door closes and another door opens, you are probably in prison.
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To me, "drink responsibly" means don't spill it.
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Age 60 might be the new 40, but 9:00 pm is the new midnight.
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It's the start of a brand new day, and I'm off like a herd of turtles.
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The older I get, the earlier it gets late.
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When I say, "The other day," I could be referring to any time between yesterday and 15 years ago.
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I remember being able to get up without making sound effects.
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I had my patience tested. I'm negative.
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Remember, if you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn't fit any of your containers.
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If you're sitting in public and a stranger takes the seat next to you, just stare straight ahead and say, "Did you bring the money?"
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When you ask me what I am doing today, and I say "nothing," it does not mean I am free. It means I am doing nothing.
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I finally got eight hours of sleep. It took me three days, but whatever.
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I run like the winded.
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I hate when a couple argues in public, and I missed the beginning and don't know whose side I'm on.
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When someone asks what I did over the weekend, I squint and ask, "Why, what did you hear?"
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When you do squats, are your knees supposed to sound like a goat chewing on an aluminum can stuffed with celery?
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I don't mean to interrupt people. I just randomly remember things and get really excited.
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When I ask for directions, please don't use words like "east."
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Don't bother walking a mile in my shoes. That would be boring. Spend 30 seconds in my head. That'll freak you right out.
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Sometimes, someone unexpected comes into your life out of nowhere, makes your heart race, and changes you forever. We call those people cops.
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My luck is like a bald guy who just won a comb.

09/16/2020

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09/02/2020

On the first day God created the cow.

God said, "You must go to the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer. I will give you a life span of sixty years."
The cow said, "That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. Let me have twenty and I'll give you back the other forty."

And God agreed.

On the second day God created the dog.

God said, "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. I will give you a life span of twenty years."
The dog said, "That's too long to be barking. Give me ten years and I'll give you back the other ten."

So God agreed (sigh).

On the third day God created the monkey. God said, "Entertain people, do monkey tricks, make them laugh. I'll give you a twenty-year life span."
The monkey said, "How boring, monkey tricks for twenty years? I don’t think so. Dog gave you back ten, so that's what I'll do too, okay?"

And God agreed again.

On the fourth day God created man.

God said, "Eat, sleep, play, have s*x, enjoy. Do nothing, just enjoy, enjoy. I'll give you twenty years."
Man said, "What? Only twenty years? No way, man. Tell you what, I'll take my twenty, and the forty the cow gave back, and the ten the dog gave back and the ten the monkey gave back; that makes eighty, okay?"

"Okay," said God. "You've got a deal."

So that is why the first twenty years we eat, sleep, play, have s*x, enjoy, and do nothing; for the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family; for the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren; and for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Life has now been explained.

08/24/2020

WELVE COMMANDMENTS FOR SENIORS

1. Talk to yourself. There are times you need expert advice.
2. “In Style” are the clothes that still fit.
3. You don't need anger management. You need people to stop making you mad.
4. Your people skills are just fine. It's your tolerance for idiots that needs work.
5. The biggest lie you tell yourself is, “I don't need to write that down. I'll remember it."
6. “On time” is when you get there.
7. Even duct tape can't fix stupid - but it sure does muffle the sound.
8. It would be wonderful if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes, then
come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller.
9. Lately, you've noticed people your age are so much older than you.
10. Growing old should have taken longer.
11. Ageing has slowed you down, but it hasn't shut you up.
12. You still haven't learned to act your age, and hope you never will.

And one more: "One for the road" means going to the bathroom before you leave the house

08/03/2020

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