2024.06.27 THROW BACK THURSDAY - CAN YOU RELATE??? NOPE, DON'T RECOGNIZE THIS GUY!! 😂 PLUS CLASS NEWS
THROW BACK THURSDAY - CAN YOU RELATE???
NOPE, DON'T RECOGNIZE THIS GUY!!
PLUS CLASS NEWS
It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of
housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's
nothing worse than an oversen*sitive woman. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife. When I retired a few
years ago, it became necessary for Pat to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the
health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually
get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost
always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time
and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not
reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating.
But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding
her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate
her to get them done before she goes to bed. Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that
it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just
smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much.
I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact
is one of my strong points. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when
she was only half-finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of
freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support my wife. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy.
Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older.
However, Guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that
writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Mike, died suddenly on July 23 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha
Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife was arrested
and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Mike, somehow
without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
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Sadly, my first cousin, Mike McGibbony, has left us.
HOT SPRINGS — Frank Michael “Mike” McGibbony,
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
27 Jun 2024
Mike McGibbony, 84, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born on February 21, 1940, in Magnolia, Ark., and moved to Little Rock in 1945 when his dad, an Arkansas State Policeman, was transferred to the ASP HQ Unit. He grew up attending Woodruff and Pulaski Heights Junior High, later graduating from Little Rock (Central) High in 1957. He continued his education at Arkansas Tech University, earning a degree in 1961 in physical education.
Mike was a remarkable and loving man. He was exceptionally talented in a variety of ways and enjoyed life to the fullest by leading and loving his family. He loved to play the guitar and was particularly good at writing songs, and performed at the Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville, a top spot for those wanting to start a career in country music. Mike played football at Little Rock High School and was part of the Tiger teams that had one of the longest winning streaks in Arkansas history. He played in college at Arkansas Tech University and enjoyed enormous success there. Later, he was a football official for over 25 years for high school and college games. Mike was a fantastic center and deep snapper while in his playing days.
Mike’s professional journey began after college as the football coach at Southwest Junior High in Little Rock in 1961. He also coached after that at Little Rock Hall High and Pine Bluff High School. In 1969, Mike pivoted his career to the investment banking sector where he worked in various roles at TJ Raney, AG Edwards, Worthen Bank, and others during and in between those companies. Mike was a great connector, leader, and loved working hard in his career. He never did anything less than 100% of effort and determination.
Athletics continued to be a part of Mike’s life after officiating football. He was the president of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame from 1998 to 2001. Mike was also inducted as a Distinguished Alumni at Arkansas Tech University. He stayed involved for many years after serving in that role. Later, he would continue to follow football closely by “coaching from the living room” as he watched on Saturdays.
Mike was a storyteller, a wellskilled writer, highly organized, fun, and had a remarkable network of friends. He was so proud to be an Arkansan and loved history and reminiscing about experiences of life related to his past, his children, and their children. He loved his children deeply and adored his grandchildren.
Mike often spoke of the four “F’s” that guided his life, Faith, Family, Friends, and Football, sometimes, not in that order. He had key, influential people in his life that were part of his guidance system, his Dad, Wilson Matthews, Winston Faulkner, Curt Bradbury, Buddy Coleman, and George Edwards. So many other great people genuinely loved him too.
There was one incredible person that transformed Mike and her name is Mary Gayle, his wife. Though they met and married later in life, their experience together matched a hundred lifetimes. They loved each other, were best friends, and soulmates. Mike’s family refers to Mary Gayle as the Family Angel. She married Mike and he was complete. Mike would write notes to Mary Gayle and leave them throughout the house. The McGibbony family loved the joy they shared together and watching that joy spread to others.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Gayle McGibbony; children, Mike McGibbony (Lisa), Scott McGibbony (Melissa), Todd Burgess (Angie), and Cathy Andrews (Joe); grandchildren, Catherine Lambert (Scott), Michael McGibbony (Brittney), Ethan Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Caroline Harris (Jarod), Will McGibbony, Maddie McGibbony, Elizabeth McGibbony, Emily Andrews, Ellen Andrews, Laura Andrews, Bin Burgess, Lakyn Arensdorf, and Kristin Price; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Webb McGibbony and Helen Veasey McGibbony; along with many cousins, aunts, and uncles, with Charles “Dub” McGibbony and Vivian McGibbony having a tremendous influence on his life.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 213 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs, Ark., or the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame; these were very dear to Mike.
Online condolences at www. caruth-hale.com.
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