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.
Didn't ICE find the illegal aliens who had secretly landed in our trailer parks and ICE shipped them to an El Salvadorian prison? I thought many of the trailer park inhabitants who resisted will be vacationing at the prison, er renamed Cultural Exchange Theme Park, soon?
When the toe heels it may be time for specially fitted shoes. Broken bones, no matter how small, can create or exacerbate other health issues as one ages.
Witchy Woman Yes, I have family nearby. The lake is also across the road. Water is kinda important, eh? A spoonful of coffee grounds just isn't the same without it. Thanks for commiserating with me.
I'm so sorry to hear you're having such a terrible week. I've gone through the float valve thing at my old house in Maine, it felt like forever before they got it replaced. I bought gallons of water to keep my coffee supply steady. I refilled empty jugs for the toilet from the lake. We were lucky it happened in the summer because bathing was at the lake. I can't imagine doing it in the fall with the temperatures dropping. I never asked if your family lives nearby? Hopefully, you can take care of the essentials there.
Very nicely written. I am a big communicator and if more people would put forth a better effort, it would be a better place. Little acts of kindness truly goes a long way. You have identified it well. I can feel your sincerity coming through your writing. I would like to see more of the younger crowd helping or being involved with the older folks. I know my day goes better when someone has said hi or gives a waves.
I don't care for dark British/Dutch humor. Dislike Monty Python as well. Give me a bittersweet French or Japanese movie or a sad Portuguese song. I'm more introspective.
You were very fortunate. I never really fell into anyone's arms.
I need to reassess my needs. My 'romantic' efforts in Thailand had limited success.
PROMPT: Is trying to colonize other planets for human settlement a good or bad idea, and why? If it's good, what steps would you see having to take to go into something so big? If bad, what should we do with space programs besides replacing satellites every few years? A great deal of money seems to be spent promoting space travel, the building of space ships , satellites, and space stations, astronaut training, designing equipment, and such. It could be argued that those resources would be better spent on earthly programs. Imagine improved healthcare. Imagine more money for environmental concerns. Why the interest in the possibility of space settlement? Is mankind seeking somewhere else to pollute? Are there not already abandoned satellites floating in space as galactic garbage? Are big businesses seeking new products to exploit and sell for profit? Will there be contractors anticipating handsome pay-outs to construct settlements? Who will supply these colonies? Are McDonald's considering relocating ? Do businesses that advertise with slogans such as "reach for the stars" doing so literally? I suppose I have notions rattling about in my head that have been portrayed by 'Star Trek", and 'Star Wars.' Outer space is the last great frontier, a vast wonder waiting to be conquered. So, a frontier like the wild west? Will there be claims to stake? Will there be lawlessness, power struggles, or whatever? Wait, will there be natives to usurp? The very word colonize conjures the use of force, and change. Move in and make yourself at home. If a planet is uninhabited then this isn't an issue. Is the goal to recreate another Earth? Will the colonists adapt to their new surroundings, or alter it? Should there be a re-location lottery? Should qualifications be expected? Maybe there will be interplanetary passports. Would more than one country collude, and co-operate? Sigh, I just seem to have more questions than answers. In those immortal words of Scotty of The Starship Enterprise, " I canna hold her together, cap'n." I'm not ready to be beamed up... I'm also not prepared to travel at warp speed whatever that is.
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