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.
Blog Week Birthday Bastion September 5th, 2023 Prompt: React to a video in which writer Neil Gaiman speaks about the craft of writing. Okay, I viewed the suggested video in which writer Neil Gaiman speaks re his efforts to create. I suppose I will concede that he knows of what he writes and he undoubtedly has experience. I found him to be credible and sensible. "All fiction needs to be as honest as you can." I agree with his statement. Most of my writing attempts hinge upon real people who are characters in their own unique ways and actual, bonafide events. Some may not involve my family although most stories do include them. Sometimes I draw upon people I've witnessed, spied upon, studied 'cause I confess to enjoying people-watching. It's a fascinating past time. I remember snippets of conversations I either hear, or am involved with. A certain turn of phrase, or a different word piques my interest. Speech patterns speak to me. I find it refreshing that Neil, if I may be so bold as to address him as such, admits that he struggled with writing and he had to not only persevere, but learn how to write. He took a proactive approach and decided to become a journalist in order to meet people and ask questions. He respected that he needed to study his subjects for story ideas. Neil came to understand that writers read as craftspeople . They consider words, their nuances, their utility, their ability to weave a tale. What writer doesn't like to play with words? There are so many choices and possible combinations. Gaiman explains that he needed something to say. Yes, we all need to discover our own unique voice. He further admits that he did not want to be judged. I will always recall his analogy for this vulnerability. To be a writer you have to do/be the equivalent of walking down a street naked. To write is to expose yourself. So, to call yourself a writer you must be willing to become an exhibitionist, a flasher. Put yourself and your writing out there into the world. Open up and permit others to read your efforts. Now if I were to follow the advice about strolling along au naturel I would expect to become the subject of a horror story.
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