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: The Sunday News! This week, a self-driving car was involved in an accident in Arizona. What are your thoughts on autonomous vehicles? Cool new tech of the future? Too many unknowns and variables to be considered safe? Or do you fall somewhere in the middle? Tell us what you think. This accident only served to prove that not everything can be anticipated when it comes to vehicles and traffic. It seems that another car made an unsafe left turn, and the collision was unavoidable. There are several factors that may lead to a motor vehicle accident; inexperience, inattention, health episodes, distractions, poor choices, uncontrolled speed, other drivers and their issues, lack of mechanical maintenance, weather, road conditions, wildlife, and natural disasters. How could all of this be preprogrammed into a self-driving vehicle? Driving involves anomalies. There are unpredictabilities. Can a computer and sensors anticipate anything and everything? I'm comfortable with driving. As a long-time driver, I prefer to make my own decisions, my own choices. I take responsibility for my vehicle, and my driving performances. I control where and when we travel. I control the speed , and the course taken. I am well aware of what is happening. I am not content to merely sit and be a passenger. I believe that the autonomous vehicle is far from being commonplace. I realize that more design modifications are needed, and more testing is necessary. Yes, there are a myriad of features for vehicles that did not exist in the past. Most were created to improve safety, and fuel mileage. They all had to be proven feasible. Seatbelts and air bags are relatively new. Computers and sensors are now a mainstay of modern vehicles. I'm not yet ready to trust implicitly a man-made gadget that eliminates the driver. Flaws, faults, irregularities, call them what you will, mistakes happen. They occur in production with inferior materials, or shoddy workmanship. Some choose to put profit ahead of quality. To err is human, right? What difference will outside factors such as wear and tear, plus extreme weather, have on a self-driving car? What are the repair and maintenance procedures, and expenses? Will owner/operators be taught to utilize and program their new vehicles? Will they be mandated to do this? Will they be licensed? How will liability and insurance be determined? What will become of people who earn their livings as drivers? Nothing compares to an actual person. Why give up so much to a machine?
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