Love this. I referred to myself as a senior citizen in the post I published yesterday. I’d never called myself that before. I wasn’t being terribly serious but it shocked me that it popped out onto my page. I like calling myself old much more. But I’m not as old as you so can retain your superiority! xoxo
Im 85 and still alive. What the hell comes next? Oh wait. I figured it out. After 85 comes 86 . I guess I’ll just keep on trucking, birthday after birthday till I can dance like Mick Jagger. And btw, If somebody wishes you a long life. Don’t go there.
I turn 60 in a couple weeks — I’ve earned the right to tell half the people in this country to go fuck themselves. Twice. They’ve all lost their damn minds. We need more old people like you. I plan on being one of em. Sending you big, blue love. And fuck this shit is right.
I relish being old, and am not quite ready for the alternative that's around the next bend. My mind is a jumbled mess so I am retreating into recovery today while I rest and reflect and plan how to survive what may come for we Elders. Tomorrow? I'll face a new day and see what arises.
Thank you, Abigail. That's also my wish for you. And, minutes ago I received your Thinking About Memoir book and I am so excited to begin reading and writing.
I thumbed through it briefly and loved what I saw. I’m excited to get started now. It will take my mind off recent unfortunate events. I have had a rule since he first came on the scene: I won’t mention his name, look at his pictures, or listen to anything he says. For me, it’s like an infection of my mind and I won’t give evil any space there.
I'm doing Lesson 1 and it was revealing I have felt I'm too wordy, and doing the first part of your Lesson 1, was revealing. If you like, I can share it with you.
I call myself old to my kids (I’m 55 and I know it’s not old old but old to them). Thank you so much for this break in the stress of the idiocy that is happening right now. I am Canadian and really don’t like a lot of you Americans who are just not reasonable…but love so much those of you who are. 💙💙💙
Now I understand why I love sneezing. I sneeze a lot whenever I get near vinegar. It must be the bottle.
I took Abby shopping today for new pair of sneakers. We ended up getting a few more things. when I got up to the counter. I was cracking some jokes and asked the cashier if all of her customers made wisecracks.
She said no, you’re a fun one.
Then she said, are you a senior by the way?
I said what would make you ask that?
She said seniors get 10% off today, every Tuesday.
I asked what is the age cut off? She said 55. I said, I am 67. Do I get 20% off?
She just laughed.
It was a fun day. Of course Abby added “mom do you always have to embarrass me?”
I also can’t understand large chunks of the population. But we need more Americans like you!!!
Also in my 80s, I find ways to stay young through playing in several musical groups, writing poetry & short essays. And Substack has been a new adventure.
Oh thank you for this delight. I’m watching the election unfold with my Darling David Muir, that nice young man on ABC. May you be blessed with much pollen. Happy sneezing.
Thanks for this. My heart is breaking this morning . . . but hearing that sneezing is an orgasm for the face brought a smile to my face. I'm old and gnarly. I love my life and I know that once I can process the disappointing news, I will recalibrate. Sending love and goodwill to you.
This is perfect. -Also, you might be interested to know that, yes, you can buy pollen and it (pine pollen supplement) is guaranteed to "put a pep in your step," incidentally!
I may not be as "beautiful and durable" as I once was but the patina from years of wear and care shines and reflects the light. For that, I am enormously grateful.
Love this. I referred to myself as a senior citizen in the post I published yesterday. I’d never called myself that before. I wasn’t being terribly serious but it shocked me that it popped out onto my page. I like calling myself old much more. But I’m not as old as you so can retain your superiority! xoxo
This is much better to read than listening to the election commentary that is droning downstairs. Enoy old!
Thank you. I hoped so. I hate him so much. And I hate half of this dumbass country.
I'm horrified. Beyond my imagination.
Better than being able to imagine it. Which of course I know you can and are.
Im 85 and still alive. What the hell comes next? Oh wait. I figured it out. After 85 comes 86 . I guess I’ll just keep on trucking, birthday after birthday till I can dance like Mick Jagger. And btw, If somebody wishes you a long life. Don’t go there.
Oh boy, I know that.
Absolutely, so much more entertaining!
Now what?!
I turn 60 in a couple weeks — I’ve earned the right to tell half the people in this country to go fuck themselves. Twice. They’ve all lost their damn minds. We need more old people like you. I plan on being one of em. Sending you big, blue love. And fuck this shit is right.
Thank you. Thank you.
I relish being old, and am not quite ready for the alternative that's around the next bend. My mind is a jumbled mess so I am retreating into recovery today while I rest and reflect and plan how to survive what may come for we Elders. Tomorrow? I'll face a new day and see what arises.
I wish you only the best tomorrows.
Thank you, Abigail. That's also my wish for you. And, minutes ago I received your Thinking About Memoir book and I am so excited to begin reading and writing.
Hope you will like it. It's part memoir from which I give good assignmnets.
Foogot to say Thank you!
I thumbed through it briefly and loved what I saw. I’m excited to get started now. It will take my mind off recent unfortunate events. I have had a rule since he first came on the scene: I won’t mention his name, look at his pictures, or listen to anything he says. For me, it’s like an infection of my mind and I won’t give evil any space there.
That's exactlyhow I feel about him. EExcept I also want to watch him die buried up to his neck in the desert, being eaten alive very slowly by ants,
I'm doing Lesson 1 and it was revealing I have felt I'm too wordy, and doing the first part of your Lesson 1, was revealing. If you like, I can share it with you.
Haha. “A sneeze is an orgasm for the face.” Love it.
I love everything old too! And I love reading you on this day (and all days!) Yep, Fuck This. Shit.
Thank you. Maybe we can start a posse.
I'm in! 😊
❤️💛❤️
I call myself old to my kids (I’m 55 and I know it’s not old old but old to them). Thank you so much for this break in the stress of the idiocy that is happening right now. I am Canadian and really don’t like a lot of you Americans who are just not reasonable…but love so much those of you who are. 💙💙💙
Thank you.
I'm a bad American. I can't understand half of us us, nor can I stand them.
You’re in no way a bad American. That I know for sure.
Brilliant, I'm an Australian and it still feels like the world went wacky in the last 24 hours.
Now I understand why I love sneezing. I sneeze a lot whenever I get near vinegar. It must be the bottle.
I took Abby shopping today for new pair of sneakers. We ended up getting a few more things. when I got up to the counter. I was cracking some jokes and asked the cashier if all of her customers made wisecracks.
She said no, you’re a fun one.
Then she said, are you a senior by the way?
I said what would make you ask that?
She said seniors get 10% off today, every Tuesday.
I asked what is the age cut off? She said 55. I said, I am 67. Do I get 20% off?
She just laughed.
It was a fun day. Of course Abby added “mom do you always have to embarrass me?”
Yep no apology
I love old.
🤔
It's our job to embarrass them. It makes them stronger. And, it never hurt anyone.
Besides, Abby just got sneakers for 10% off. How good is that?
Whenever you feel bad, you'll have to have a sniff at your bottle of vinegar, just to enjoy the face orgasm.
Pollen, pollen. And I will.
lol good points thx
I also can’t understand large chunks of the population. But we need more Americans like you!!!
Also in my 80s, I find ways to stay young through playing in several musical groups, writing poetry & short essays. And Substack has been a new adventure.
Watching the returns now and trying to stay sane.
I had to shut them right the fuck off. It becamse cleat pretty early
Stay sane, the world understands your frustration at the results.
It's a sad, sad day for the world, and all intelligent Americans.
Even the unintelligent ones. They just don’t know it yet.
Exactly, I'm still kind of angry that so many backed a man who was bad to the core.
I agree, a sad day for the world.
damned straight.
Oh thank you for this delight. I’m watching the election unfold with my Darling David Muir, that nice young man on ABC. May you be blessed with much pollen. Happy sneezing.
I wonder if I could buy a jar of pollen
Thank you. I'm all done watching this horror show.
Hilarious, I've never heard that particular blessing before!
Probably never will again.
“An orgasm for the face” - first laugh I’ve had today - thank you… and Gesundheit!
Thank (Kachoo) you.
I have forgotten that word even existed.
Gesundheit! Marvellous, what a word and what a thought!
thank you. When my son was very young he said “gezoyzoit.”
Didn’t realize I was SO MULTI-ORGASMIC UNTIL 😉 Sneezing away here…🤣
Fall is a good season for sneezin.
Thanks for this. My heart is breaking this morning . . . but hearing that sneezing is an orgasm for the face brought a smile to my face. I'm old and gnarly. I love my life and I know that once I can process the disappointing news, I will recalibrate. Sending love and goodwill to you.
thaank you. Happy to receive it.
This is perfect. -Also, you might be interested to know that, yes, you can buy pollen and it (pine pollen supplement) is guaranteed to "put a pep in your step," incidentally!
I could use a pep in my step. Will look for this, thank you.’
I have long been a great fan of antiques for their beauty and durability and now I are one.
Me too! Pretty cool, huh?
I may not be as "beautiful and durable" as I once was but the patina from years of wear and care shines and reflects the light. For that, I am enormously grateful.