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.
A Warped Witch I Be 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.
War Chest Wednesday! From a previous challenger...
What is your "philosophy of life"...something that guides the way you live? Why that? Do I have a particular philosophy that I follow? There isn't a lifestyle guru spouting special wisdom for me to slavishly emulate. I'm just trying to get along. I do like the live, laugh, love approach though. I believe in tasting new foods, travelling to explore different locales, attempting various hobbies, and such. Life is too short, eat dessert. I chat with people I encounter. Life is meant to be lived, and I take that to mean go out and take a chance. No, I'm not advocating risky behaviours, just variety is the spice of life stuff. There is so much to see and do in this big old world. Laughter is the best medicine, the best policy, the spice of life. It is common to all languages, and understood by everyone. It's an ice breaker, and a tension dissolver. It unites us. We are all human with foibles that we can find humorous.Love, we all need it. We want to feel special and accepted. We wish to matter. Creating enduring friendships and close-knit families generates love. Volunteering in the community also spreads acceptance and tolerance. Something I was repeatedly told as a child still holds true today. If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all. Nobody responds positively to criticism, slurs, animosity, judgment, or negativity. What's that song lyric? Give love a chance.
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