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: Creative Saturday! Conduct a brief four question interview with yourself... but do not use four out of the following five words in your questions and responses: who, what, where, when, why. Mýself: So, I hear you allegedly experienced another accident. Could you set the scene? Me: I sure can. I was alone in our camper minding my own business, reading a book. It was a good who-done-it, too. I guess I kinda forgot the time, and my surroundings. My bladder reminded me I'd been sitting for a while, and ignoring her. Myself: Okay. Did you respond to that urge? How did you react? Me: Well, I jumped up, and hurriedly took a few steps. Wham! The next thing I knew, my right foot stubbed that new ottoman. You know, the wooden one that looks like a lobster trap. Damn, it's solid! But that didn't hurt nearly as much as my rib cage slamming into the window frame. That shook some tears and choice words loose. Myself: Ouch! Were there any other injuries? Nothing else? Any other casualties? Me: Sigh, you know me too well. I guess as my ribs got up close and personal with the window sill, my right arm flung out, and punched through the screen. While swinging, my elbow knocked the aluminum edge of the screen. Gravity got a hold of me then, pulling me to the floor. The poor screen looks a little worst for the wear. More of my battered toe nail is missing. More abrasions and contusions have been added to my collection. Myself: Oh my God, I feel your pain. Wait, were you drinking, drinking heavily? Me: Are you suggesting I was drunk? Well, I was knocking back cups of tea. A klutz like me should really not have extra floor clutter just lying around.
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