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.
Congratulations on making it to the last day of the competition! What was your favorite prompt from the last month? What was the most rewarding aspect of participating in the competition? What did you learn? Oh, how this month has flown by. We bloggers have stumbled to the finish line , still raring to go. Release the celebratory balloons. Let's clap each other on the shoulder and high-five, or fist bump. I don't recall breaking into a sweat, or veering off the course. I find myself awaiting ,with bated breath, each day's prompt. Some I greet with enthusiasm and others cause me to scratch my head and stare off into the unseen distance seeking a moment of brilliance, clarity, inspiration. This May my 'thinker' has been exercised, but all the stretching hasn't left me permanently scarred. I believe I still possess some thoughts to be translated into words. Did I discover a favourite prompt? Yes, I did, three in fact. The "I used to believe" prompt from May 7th nudged me to be creative and reply in the voice of a housecat dismayed with the Covid-19 quarantine. The May 14th prompt re the best or worst letter I ever received or wrote flushed out some wonderful memories shared with my two eldest grandgiggles. For a time, they corresponded with me in the personas of two sister bed-making fairies and I replied to them as a grateful and curious bed owner. I love their imaginations! For the May 22nd prompt re music and memories, I wrote from the viewpoint of my British mom-in-law who resided in London during WWII. She still vividly remembers VE Day and the exuberant celebrations in the streets. At long last, after nearly six years of war, the Germans had surrendered and all of England rejoiced. She lived and breathed that historical event. I like the spontaneity of replying to a daily prompt. In a short time, I must write something. It's not always polished. It's not always coherent. It's not always my best, but it is an effort, an attempt to express myself. I look forward to reading the blogs of my fellow bloggers. I am never disappointed with their writings and I anticipate our shared comments. We all compose with the same alphabet and the same plethora of words, yet we weave them, mold them, contort them, fashion them into unique offerings. This is amazing! Thank you 30 DBC Word Wizards!
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