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: Motivational Monday! Actress Ruth Buzzi born on this day in 1936, once said, " Life has all sorts of hills and valleys, and sometimes you don't end up doing what you had your heart set out on, but sometimes that's even better!" When has something like this happened to you? Becoming a mother set me on a path of discovery. Not all of my three offspring were planned. Their arrivals ,as in the actual dates ,were not pre-planned. Even their actual conceptions were not planned. Trying to have a baby is a crap shoot. Things can be set in motion, but none of it is fool proof. The sex of the baby is not guaranteed. The health of an infant is not a given. Raising the child is accomplished with fortitude, perseverance, grit, flexibility, and a sense of humour. So much is unpredictable. There are many tears; tears of fear, tears of frustration, tears of exhaustion tears of anger, and tears of laughter. Most of this water works emanates from the mother. The timing of my parent initiation had never been set in stone, or fleshed out in detail. I had always assumed I'd be a Mom someday, as vague as that sounds. Instead, I had three children in four years. Yes, I now know what causes that, hindsight is everything. It wasn't my first career choice, but I have never regretted it. Perhaps, I'd have gone into teaching. I suppose I created my own students. We taught each other.
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