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.
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.
A washing machine is an accurate descriptive for how your body is pummeled with each wave as you're drawn down and then pushed up again. I've been a dozen times and if my shoulder wasn't like it is I would gladly go again. I'm like you very familiar with canoes and kayaks although my preference is a kayak on lakes. I used to take mine out with a small cooler bag with lunch inside and water. My other bag was a dry bag, it held my camera in addition to whatever book I was reading. If my brain was functioning I had sunscreen, depended on my coffee intake for sure. We must have been fish at one point in our life.
I agree with you about the aurora borealis, I don't dare blink. They're just so glorious in color and the way the air feels as you stand there awe struck. I'm equally glad these calories don't count, I feel like I've eaten enough for two people maybe three.
I've wondered the same thing when I read about all the discoveries documented and brought back by ship. Paper that didn't crumble or mold from all the temperature variances.
I'm not as comfortable storing things in the cloud myself, I have external hard drives that I transfer data too and then disconnect from my computer so it is hack proof. Not that I really have data anyone would want but it is personal to me.
But then I think about the close living quarters on a ship how did anyone have room for storage to bring back? Darwin was indeed lucky on the HMS Beagle.
If you were hired to show tourists what life is really like where you live, what would you show them or have them do? "Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries. I see you found our little slice of heaven without too much trouble I trust." "Well yes we did, but nobody told me it was such a bloody long drive sir." "Now, now, we only claim to be within driving distance of Toronto. We never said we were right next door. Remind me again. You reserved the lakefront cottage, did you not? Did you remember to pack your woolies? No? No matter, I can turn up the heat." "Do you always have this much snow in March? At home, the trees are budding." "In answer to your query madam, yes. Winter isn't finished with us yet. Mother Nature doesn't keep a calendar up here. Now, are you ready for your first excursion? I thought you'd like to visit the Machar Mall." "Do I have time to powder my nose and apply fresh lipstick?" "Well, I'm not going to stop you, but around these parts we don't stand on ceremony." "Pardon?" "Oh, we don't make a fuss. We're a come as you are crowd. I'd suggest you bring a camera though." "To a mall? How odd." "Yep, right here is the Machar Mall and I know it's not much to look at, but it's all ours. Here, let me steer you to the best seat in the house so to speak." "But, but, this is nothing but a landfill!" "No, no, technically it's a dump. We have a sense of humour in these parts. Hey, I suggest you don't make any sudden moves." "Eek! Is that a bear?" "Sorry, did I not caution you to be quiet? There are three bears not too far off, black bears." "I can see that, but why are we here? They are wild animals are they not?" "Last time anybody checked, them bears did not live in town. Are you pointing your camera? They'll be moseying on soon for a nap." "Need I point out that your brochure guaranteed we'd see wildlife? This is highly unorthodox." "Did you, or did you not just see some bears? Oh, look up in that evergreen. Do you see the eagles? Where to next? Would you like to see a moose up close and personal? I know just the road where they come out at dusk to lick the road salt. Come on!"
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