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, tesla announced they're building the world's biggest lithium ion battery in Australia. This is to enhance the security of their electric grid, and can provide a more efficient and cost effective way of maintaining service . Should more countries be doing things like this to lessen their dependence on fossil fuels and create less of a negative environmental impact? First of all, bravo Australia! Kudos to you for being innovative, and environmentally aware. I do hope this idea succeeds. Yes, it would be fantastic if more countries followed suit, and endorsed the concept of safe and cheap electricity. The benefits should be self-evident. Here, in Canada, our hydro is produced by water power, wind mills, and solar panels. All are costly to maintain. Their infrastructure is expensive, too. Nuclear power has so far proven to be a huge expenditure with operating problems of its own. The demand for readily available power never ceases. Where will the funds for a similar lithium ion battery be found? How does a government justify further expenses? The windmills are a relatively new idea here, and they are controversial. Some see them as harmful, and many are suspicious of their long term effects. They have yet to justify their costs. It's estimated that they have a limited life span that will be reached before they pay for themselves. They are erected mainly in farm fields. They have expropriated valuable land. Hydro conservation is actively taught. Rates vary according to time usage with rates exponentially higher for electricity consumption during prime time. Canada is far greater than Australia with extreme terrain and weather unique to it. The lithium ion batteries would have to be extremely enormous, and plentiful to service this vast country. Imagine the necessary infrastructure.... The initial cost must be weighed against any possible benefits. What concerns, possible problems exist for this new technology? It is untested.
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