I do not know quite what happened or when , but my hubby and I now qualify for seniors' discounts at some venues. This creates a quandary; in order to save money, but not face, we have to admit to our age. HMMMM..... We definitely do not consider ourselves to be old. In this day and age ,when people as a whole are living longer and healthier lives why are 'young seniors', those in their fifties, like moi, considered 'old'?? It's so true that age is just a perception! "Maturity" is very objective/subjective, and I object! Whew, a few years have skittered by since I composed this biography block. Those "fifties" are in the rear view mirror and they are distant, fond memories. Oh, I do not plan to stop writing any time soon.
I'm getting a huge dose of sand swallowing here today. It's very windy here in the desert. It feels like glass cutting your skin. I didn't last long outside. I watered and came immediately back inside.
I'm glad you're joining us, dinner and drinks will be quite relaxing tonight. Apparently the Aussies don't drink as much tequila as the Mexicans do on Cinco de Maya.
Gosh sorry you missed the train. I hate it when that happens but you are here now. Yippie! ha ha poor Opal. I knew one girl named Opal and she had an October birthday like me.
I would've never guessed you to be an adrenaline junkie, Sandra. Way to go girl. I agree swallowing salt water isn't refreshing. As a child I loved swimming in the ocean, as an adult I think about all the stuff dumped it in.
You have lovely memories of your library. You must have lived close enough to go on your own. I loved my local library too. I went on Saturday morning with my dad.My favourite books were Little Women, What Katy did, Heidi, and any Dickens books.
The Sunday News! What's your take on the #MarchForOurLives events that have been happening all over the US today? These protest marches have been taking place all over the world, not just in the U.S. Toronto, Ontario, Canada also hosted a rally in support of the gun control movement. Similarly, Canadians across the country have marched in solidarity with their American neighbours. From news clippings, I gather the March For Our Lives galvanized crowds of people. The support was massive. Reporters described theses rallies as being one of the largest show of youth protests since the Vietnam war. It's a "political awakening among young people", an organization by students to voice their concerns about school deaths caused by the carnage of guns. As with any good public protest, there are catchy slogans and placards. "No more silence, end gun violence." "Books Not Bullets." "Heaven Can Wait, Change Can't!" "Act! Fear Has No Place In Our Schools!!!" Many of the participants chose to print the stark words, Never Again, on their palms. I believe this has given students a raison d'etre, and created a community of like-minded citizens. They feel a sense of unity in their vocal discontent. They feel empowered to evoke a change in perception, and gun policies/laws. They are learning about the positives of action. They probably sense they have some control, and a visible presence to counter-act fear. With these marches, the protestors are showing they do not fell powerless. They are embracing this adage, Be The Change You Wish To See. Their rallying cry could well be, Twisted Sister's, "We're not going to take it."
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