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: You're starving. You've only got $3 and some loose change on you. It's gonna be at least eight hours before you're home or with anyone who can spot you some extra cash. The only place around is a gas station convenience store. What's your go-to food/drink option? Be prepared to defend your choice... you're all a talented bunch of bloggers and I expect to see lots of questions and debates in the comments! Umm, so the idea is I'm almost destitute? And I'm too proud, or embarrassed, or inept, or practical to beg? Wait a minute, where's my debit card? Have I misplaced it? Gasp, has it been declined? I thought I had gas station loyalty cards... Really? I only have $3 to my name? Inconceivable! If that's the sad case, I probably have a Loonie and a Twoonie, or as Canadians know a one-dollar coin and a two-dollar coin. With such sad money monikers it doesn't seem as if I have much real money to spare, ahem, I mean spend. While I peruse the slim pickings at the gas station convenience store, I will dampen my hunger pangs with a piece of lint-covered stale gum I discovered stuck to the bottom of my purse... Just as I expected, there are those mystery-meat, sausage-stick things prominently displayed by the cash register. Are they kept close and guarded ? As if... why? No thanks, definitely not for me. I don't like to chew on leather, if I did I could gnaw on my belt. Oh, how I wish I could be exchanging the last of my hard-earned cash for a tea and doughnut from Timmy's... actually, some of our Canadian gas stations do share space with satellite Tim Hortons! Hallelujah! Does this qualify? Yes? No? maybe not? Okay, if there was not a coffee shop present what would I choose to ward off imminent starvation? Candy has its sugary appeal, but I'm not that desperate. I indulged in Christmas chocolate not that long ago. Fruit might be proffered, but, pfft, who am I kidding? I've never been much of a fruit eater, and I've yet to see a gas station selling veggies which I do like. Do these establishments offer yogourt? I'm curious, but not tempted. Hmmpf... I suppose I would choose a bag of potato chips, or crisps as you Brits refer to them. They were once nearly related to a vegetable, and they exist in a myriad of flavours. I'm not fond of salt and vinegar ones... shudder...any other seasonings will do. For a beverage, I would opt for a bottle of water. Gas station coffee is no better than sludge, and I do not drink soda. At some point during my day, I could refill this bottle from a water fountain. Actually, I 'd have to refill this bottle because the salt from the chips would make me extra thirsty.
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