YESTERDAY'S CHILD-----TODAY'S SENIOR CITIZENS
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· The melody out of music,
- · The pride out of
appearance,
- · The courtesy out of
driving,
- · The romance out of love,
- · The commitment out of
marriage,
- · The responsibility out
of parenthood,
- · The togetherness out of family,
- · The learning out of
education,
- · The civility out of
behaviour,
- · The refinement out of
language,
- · The dedication out of
employment,
- · The prudence out of
spending,
- · The ambition out of
achievement
Surely it wasn’t our doing! After all:
· I'm the life of the
party…Even if it lasts until 8 p.m.
· I'm very good at opening
childproof caps.... With a hammer.
· I'm awake many hours before
my body allows me to get up
· I'm smiling all the time
because I can't hear a thing you're saying.
· I'm sure everything I
can't find is in a secure place, somewhere.
· I'm beginning to realize
that aging is not for wimps.
Yes,
I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am having the time of my life
WINTER IS WONDERFUL
Time has a way of passing quickly and, if you're not careful, of occluding the passing years. It seems that, not so long ago, I was a student heading for law school. It is so recent and vivid. I remember falling in love; changing direction to become a teacher/coach; marrying and starting a new life and family with my partner. Although I am not pre-occupied with the passage of time, I cannot help but wonder where the years went. I can recall events, accomplishments and disappointments at various stages of my life. I have glimpses of how it was back then. Many of my hopes and dreams were formed and pursued with few thoughts of failure.
I find myself in the winter of my years. Not because of cold or dreary discomfort. My wife and I reflect on good times over coffee each morning. We are surrounded by family and friends. We have been blessed with six children and sixteen grandchildren. We endured the pain of losing a child. Sometimes when we see older folks walking we nudge each other and say "boy are they ever old" and then realize that they are probably younger than we are. I see old friends and remember when they were young and full of life. Reality tells me that we are older but life is somehow richer.
MY WAY
I do have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
"Life" is a gift to us. The way we live it involves many choices. Our formative years were filled with fun and friends. Obeying the rules, examples and boundaries set by our parents gave us strength, self confidence and direction. These were our gifts. Let us pass them on to those who succeed and remember us.
LIVE LIFE WELL! ENJOY THE MOMENT! HAVE FUN! DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY ! VOTE CONSERVATIVE!
LAURELS TO:
Grandchildren everywhere who have honesty, humility, creativity, a work ethic, focus, sensitivity, kindness, and love for human kind.
Time has a way of passing quickly and, if you're not careful, of occluding the passing years. It seems that, not so long ago, I was a student heading for law school. It is so recent and vivid. I remember falling in love; changing direction to become a teacher/coach; marrying and starting a new life and family with my partner. Although I am not pre-occupied with the passage of time, I cannot help but wonder where the years went. I can recall events, accomplishments and disappointments at various stages of my life. I have glimpses of how it was back then. Many of my hopes and dreams were formed and pursued with few thoughts of failure.
I find myself in the winter of my years. Not because of cold or dreary discomfort. My wife and I reflect on good times over coffee each morning. We are surrounded by family and friends. We have been blessed with six children and sixteen grandchildren. We endured the pain of losing a child. Sometimes when we see older folks walking we nudge each other and say "boy are they ever old" and then realize that they are probably younger than we are. I see old friends and remember when they were young and full of life. Reality tells me that we are older but life is somehow richer.
MY WAY
I do have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
"Life" is a gift to us. The way we live it involves many choices. Our formative years were filled with fun and friends. Obeying the rules, examples and boundaries set by our parents gave us strength, self confidence and direction. These were our gifts. Let us pass them on to those who succeed and remember us.
LIVE LIFE WELL! ENJOY THE MOMENT! HAVE FUN! DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY ! VOTE CONSERVATIVE!
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE FROM NOW ON; SO, ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.
Your kids finally pay dividends....the grandchildren are perfect!
Going out is good.. coming home is better!
You forget names but they always come back to you... IN YOUR SLEEP
You recognize you were never going to be really good at any sport. HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, GOLF, BASEBALL, especially GOLF.
You miss the days of a simple "ON" and "OFF" switch.
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE FROM NOW ON; SO, ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.
Your kids finally pay dividends....the grandchildren are perfect!
Going out is good.. coming home is better!
You forget names but they always come back to you... IN YOUR SLEEP
You recognize you were never going to be really good at any sport. HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, GOLF, BASEBALL, especially GOLF.
You miss the days of a simple "ON" and "OFF" switch.
Most parts of your body hurt; what doesn't hurt doesn't work.
Everybody whispers. ESPECIALLY FEMALES
You have fond memories of Old Songs, Old movies, OLD Times and OLD FRIENDS!!
You have fond memories of Old Songs, Old movies, OLD Times and OLD FRIENDS!!
SEVEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CANADIAN SENIORS WHO ARE: LTRBIC-NBA (lifetime residents born in Canada- never been arrested)
- At age 65 should be taxed at the rate of 15% of taxable income. After age 70 the tax rate drops to 10%. After age 75 the tax rate drops to 5%. After age 80 the rate becomes 0%.
- Inheritance taxes do not apply for money left to grandchildren for their education.
- Nexus status for travel is automatically awarded.
- Transit passes are free.
- In the event of disability, automatic qualification for home care.
- 2 votes in every election.
- Tax free purchase of 4 bottles of wine each week.
- Special reserved parking spaces.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"People will respect your opinions if you just keep them to yourself."-Ynot Iniroif
Grandchildren everywhere who have honesty, humility, creativity, a work ethic, focus, sensitivity, kindness, and love for human kind.
CLIP OF THE WEEK:
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