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: Motivational Monday! Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, born on this day in 1924, once said, "When I sing, trouble can sit right on my shoulder and I don't even notice." What affect does writing have for you when trouble sits on your shoulder? If trouble decided to sit on my shoulder and brood like a vexatious vulture, I'd probably open my mouth and squawk. Yep, my singing would frighten anything into hiding. Well, almost everything... My trouble decided long ago to attach itself to my knees. It somehow managed to turn those joints against me, and stage a mutiny. Now they rebel constantly. They moan and groan in protest when asked to stand. They creak and squeak if required to move. Each step evokes a grumble. Aches, stabbings, burning, and twinges remind me I'm not in charge. Trouble is pain with a capital 'P'. I find that trouble cannot always monopolize my attention. When I'm writing, trouble is forced to take a back seat, buckle up, and accompany me on a ride. Sometimes, the journey lasts for several hours, and the time speeds by. Playing with words, plotting a story line, defining descriptions, and crafting characters, pushes my physical discomfort aside. My pain recedes to a dull throb. Perhaps it's a cliché, but with my imagination I am able to take flight. I can run, soar, skip, leap, whatever. My knees do not weigh me down when I write. Creation is liberating, and better than wallowing in self-pity.
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