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.
SEPTEMBER 1st, 2023 Prompt: Create an original quote re WDC's 23rd birthday and expand to any topic. Hmm, create a quote. How's this one? Never belabour another birthday. Birthdays are inevitable for many of us. Each year another one rolls around ideally with a scrumptious cake. There's no better excuse to indulge in sweet calorie intake than an occasion that celebrates another trip around the sun. I appreciate a confection that transforms the humble egg, flour, butter and sugar into a delight for my taste buds. It's nothing short of magic. This is a wondrous alchemy. Any flavour, any combination of ingredients harmonizes to produce an acceptable birthday cake, or as the chic French like to purr 'gateau.' A slice of lemon custard is comparable to banana, or pineapple, or chocolate, or cocoanut, or carrot, or zucchini. The fact that something delicious may be created from veggies and/or fruit is mind-boggling. They all tempt me to the point of drooling, or as the ungauch French would properly claim 'salivating.' I like cake. I do not deny it. Be it upside down, or inside out, square, or round, or layered a cake is a cake. I would never turn away a slice of cake. It can be warm, fresh from the oven, or chilled, plain or smothered in icing. I am not fussy. Never under any circumstances would I refuse cake. Over the years I've had the pleasure of numerous birthday cakes. As a lady I am duty-bound by the universal book of etiquette not to reveal my age and thus the number of said cakes. Who doesn't appreciate a bit of mystery? Am I being coy? Of course I'm not. My age is nobody's business.Am I at long last old enough to know better? I cannot admit that I am. What exactly am I supposed to know better anyway? I just know I like birthday cake, but I seem to have belaboured that point. May I recommend that WDCers treat themselves to the cake of their choosing to celebrate 23 marvelous years of WDC.
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