Category Archives: aging
GROWING OLD UPS AND DOWNS
Old folks don’t like change they say I’ve worked a long time to learn it my way. Does it have to do with my age? Must just be that I’m in a stage. But it is getting harder … Continue reading
LOOKING FOR ELIXIR
Neither Juan Ponce de Leon not Mrs. Jane Doe ever found the fountain of youth. The snake oil sold by Mr. Chara Ton was a dreamer’s sham. Losing weight won’t do it, even if you appear … Continue reading
MY NEW ACCESSORY
I have a new accessory; They say it’s a necessity. I wish it were a bracelet or a purse. I guess it could be something worse. But I don’t like it, not one little bit. I prefer music and puppies … Continue reading
PAYING TAXES/RECEIVING BENEFITS/AND OTHER MUSINGS
HEY YOUNG FELLOW, YOU GOING TO BE ABLE TO PAY FOR YOUR GRANDMA AND YOU? My first retirement (teacher’s) began 29 years ago; my second (social security) about 25 years ago. I remember when I had to start paying SS … Continue reading
LAST DANCE
“Let’s do it!” Sandy and Hank agreed. “An ice-skating honeymoon.” So the wedding was on Valentine’s Day – fifty years ago. They first met at a skating rink when Hank helped Sandy after a fall. She had twisted her ankle. … Continue reading
NEW BEGINNINGS
THE PARTY’S OVER! And I’m back to normal—good enough for me. I’ll try not to take advantage of my “eighties” excuses. I worried that my huff, bluff, and fluff which included the “ranting about me” might be more than I … Continue reading
ME HOT WITH HOT YAHTZEE
What a night! Three games and five Yahtzees for me! It turned out to be Yahtzee night because all five players won Yahtzees, but I was the only FIVE winner! That Hotzee there in the blue is ME = … Continue reading
CANE PAIN
Hope you enjoy this rerun. It is near the top of all my posts as far as likes and comments. I still get a kick out of it. Come and grow old with me. ***************** How humiliating! I had to … Continue reading
LETTER TO KENLYN
I’m glad to find this. I need to read it to Kenlyn now that she is five. She is still my youngest great granddaughter. My dear one-year-old Kenlyn, In our family, you are the youngest, I am the oldest except … Continue reading
Dear Mr. Colgate Man
Dear Mr. Colgate, CEO Man (Sorry, if you are a Ms or Mrs or Something Else. I am gender identity challenged.) First, let me say I am fully behind Giant Corporations. They are very good at hiring my men … Continue reading
