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.
March 7th Prompt: Write about one of your fondest memories. Write about only one great memory? There are so many. I cherish all of them. But if it's to be one... Five years ago, hubby and I splurged on a family adventure that proved to be one we still talk about. Seven of us drove from Northern Ontario, Canada to Kissimee, Florida for a Christmas / New Year's celebration. Just saying goodbye to the snow and freezing temperatures proved to be a treat. Three in our party had never before been to Florida; our son and his two daughters.His sisters, who were childless and accompanied us, had each visited Florida in the past. We were eager sun and fun tourists. This trip was our gift to each other. No gift paper, no bows, no wrapping and unwrapping, no Christmas tree, no decorations, no winter cold-weather gear.We enjoyed a carefree holiday. We swam outside! We ventured forth in flip flops, (thongs). We welcomed the slathering of sunscreen in December and January. We weathered the unfortunate loss of our sunglasses in a gigantic wave pool and we shopped for replacement designer goggles. Of course, we explored Disneyworld and Universal Studios. We were the whooping fools dripping and soggy who insisted upon multiple loops on the water rides. We slogged along in our slow-to-dry clothing with squishy footwear.We hollered from dizzying heights and laughed non-stop. Many opportunities arose to snap pictures. We marvelled at the mob of like-minded tourists. The spectacular explosion of colours from fireworks had us oohing and awing. The only snow we experienced swirled from a glorious blue, cloudless sky and it was obviously man-made. Disney impressed us with its extravagant Christmas decorations. Perhaps another family adventure of an equal magnitude awaits us in the future. I for one hope so.
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