My Body, The Temple

Back in MY Day . . .

Remember THESE stories?

Of course, now it's OUR turn

to let whippersnappers know

how tough WE had it!

Such stories appear to be a UNIVERSAL need,

no matter the species or lack thereof!

Oh well, today's youngsters

will be old one day too and then

it will be THEIR turn to bitch

about how rough THEY had it!

The Wisdom of Age and Experience

Nap Time!

Yes, I've reached the age where

I often need a nap during the day in

order to function for my full

16 hours of daily consciousness.

It makes me feel old,

that's for sure.

I used to see my grandparents and, later, my parents

nodding off for a quick nap and think: 

"That will never happen to ME!"

I try not to nap too long, however.

Short naps are best and more refreshing.

The following is my HUSTLE mantra now, LOL!

I bet YOU enjoy a nice nap too, don't you?

Hey, I know the demographics of my readers, LOL!

Dragged Kicking and Screaming into the 21st Century

I can no longer claim to be the only person in Canada without a cell phone. My luddite days are, if not over, at least seriously on the wane.

Over the past few years, even I have noticed that public pay phones are now practically non-existent. And it's true, for safety reasons, that everyone should have a mobile phone with them in the car in case of a breakdown or emergency. It's just common sense.

So when I got my new apartment, I made the dreaded decision to get a cell phone rather than to put in a "land line." That way two birds can be killed with one stone -- rely on the cell phone at home and take it with me when I go.

Did I get a smart phone? Oh no. Too complex. I got an old-style flip phone. I couldn't get the model pictured below, unfortunately, but I did get the otherwise uncomplicated kind that they typically market to seniors. Go ahead, patronize and/or mock me. I don't care. I'm fine with it.

My phone has no apps. I have no internet plan. You can program people's phone numbers into it, but I have no idea how. I'd like to change the ring tone, but I have no idea how. You get the drift. I consider myself lucky to have figured out how to send and receive calls and check the voicemail.

Having to recharge it every week is a pain in the ass. I'm always scared the phone will crap out just when I need it most.

But does my flip phone make me feel like I'm on Star Trek with my very own communicator? Yes, yes it does. My 9-year-old self's dream has come true a mere 47 years later!

Never Underestimate Seniors

Recently, a friend of ours turned 60 and was distressed to receive a letter from her bank referring to her as a "senior." People! It's time to reclaim this word from its unfairly negative connotations. Many seniors lead fun, rich, rewarding, vibrant lives! Turn those stereotypes on their heads!

And to all you young whippersnappers out there who can't relate to this post . . . . well, just you wait, kiddos.