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.
Septmber 7th PROMPT: "The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us." Bill Watterson What? What is this drivel? You mean those reports shared across the vast voids of the world wide web and once printed in that venerable rag The National Enquirer are fake? Cousin Jeb was not abducted by aliens, and probed? Space ships are not parked in that Nevada desert known as Area 51? The movie Men In Black is a complete fabrication? Say it isn't so. Do conspiracy theorists know this? So many questions. I still have my doubts. Take the various trailer parks that do exist throughout North America. The various like-minded denizens of these alternative residential spots seem to be awaiting the glorious return of their ethereal leaders. These encampments seem to be temporary. I believe they are killing time. Just look at the antennas and satellite dishes pointed to the heavens. Sure, they accept the occasional television waves, but they yearn for that impending radio missive from the mother ship. They all understand that the message must travel light years to reach them. The beams could quite possibly be impeded by space garbage like meteors and such, so, the more satellites the better. Now, notice the plethora of solar powered decorative thingamajigs obscuring the trailer plots. They may look like innocent bric-a-brac, but do not be fooled. These lights are really primitive markers for landing strips. They glow inspite of any weather or darkness. They cry here we are. Land here. Each of those RVs quaintly nicknamed the Rig has been set up for survival purposes. The faithful are prepared with their own water supplies and fuel sources. They can and will dig in for the long haul. Their shiny ships are ready. They are expert at self-sufficiency. Oh, and did I mention the flags, pennants and banners that festoon the trailer abodes? They may flutter prettily in the breeze and lend a colourful ambiance, but they serve a more practical purpose. Again, they mark the covert landing strips and indicate wind shear and such. The alien weloming committee is alert. The lights are on. Most everyone is home. Come test our intelligence.371 words
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