Since my brother became ill, I attended most doctor appointments or sat with him each day when he stayed in the hospital. Knowing more about his health than he at that point, I answered questions from doctors and nurses. I automatically spoke regarding illnesses and medications he took, as well as when he visited… Continue reading Haven’t Talked to Her in 75 Years – Ain’t Gonna Do It Now!
Category: Senior Moments
A Little Humor Brightens Your Day
Retired Person’s Perspective 1. I’m not saying let’s go kill all the stupid people. I’m just saying let’s remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. 2. I changed my car horn to gunshot sounds. People move out of the way much faster now. 3. You can tell a lot about… Continue reading A Little Humor Brightens Your Day
Senior Moments Create Embarrassing Situations
This is what we Seniors and you kids (south of 60) have to look forward to!! This is something that happened at an assisted living center. The people who lived there have small apartments but they all eat at a central cafeteria. One morning one of the residents didn’t show up for breakfast so my… Continue reading Senior Moments Create Embarrassing Situations
Amateur Gardener
I can accept that I have reached the senior stage of my life. I can accept that my spouse passed away far too young. I can even accept having to move from paradise where retirement offered a myriad of things to keep me happy and busy back to my hometown. Heaven help me though,… Continue reading Amateur Gardener
Seniors on Facebook
I received the following from a fellow senior: This is for those of my older generation who do not really comprehend why Facebook exists. Presently, I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same principles. Therefore, every day I go down on the street and tell the passers-by what I have… Continue reading Seniors on Facebook
Grandma to the Rescue
Uncle Simon desperately needed to get back to his hometown. Being afraid of flying and disliking trains, he figured going by car was his last resort, except he couldn’t drive. Born with a defect in his legs, he spent most of his life sitting and none of it driving. One by one, he asked relatives… Continue reading Grandma to the Rescue
Have You Seen It?
“Have you seen my sweater?” asked June of her husband, Barney “The one with the green stripes?” “Yes, that’s it.” “And it has red buttons that look like flowers?” “Yes, yes, that’s it.” “Is it the one with the short stand-up white collar?” “That’s it! Where did you see it?” “Sorry, I haven’t seen it.” … Continue reading Have You Seen It?
A Retiree’s Last Trip to Costco
Submitted by: Carol Wilker Yesterday I was at Costco buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Necco, the Wonder Dog, which weighs 191 lbs. I was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had.. an elephant? So because I’m… Continue reading A Retiree’s Last Trip to Costco
Life Is Good!
I am a Seenager. (Senior teenager)I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later. I don’t have to go to school or work. I get an allowance every month. I have my own pad. I don’t have a curfew. I have a driver’s license and my own car. I have ID… Continue reading Life Is Good!
It’s Called Aging!
Ever put your keys in the fridge while setting the butter on your hall table? How about putting on shoes of two different styles on your feet? How often do you get the grandkids names mixed up? If all of these things sound familiar, there is a name for it. We of a certain time… Continue reading It’s Called Aging!