Read today that Miami has all 87 players signed and ready to go in today's first training camp. GO MIAMI!
Read today that our new quarterback is Trent Green, 14 year veteran. GO MIAMI!!
I'm not looking for a Dan Marino, just a decent quarterback that can win some games. GO MIAMI!!
Problem with living here is that Miami games are rarely shown. GO MIAMI!!
GO MIAMI!!
Saturday, July 28, 2007
One more time on aging
I've been asked, off blog, if my rules to deal with the older generation applied to me or to others. My off-the-cuff response is "does it matter?" If it strikes a response from you then I have accomplished what I intended which is that you thought about it.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Rules to deal with the older generation
Rule #1 - Be compassionate. You will be one of us sooner than you think.
Rule #2 - Remember that what is mine is mine to do with as I please, I earned it with blood, sweat and tears. I do not have to leave it to you. Until my mind has gone completely south I still get to decide and I do not have to explain it to you.
Rule #3 - Don't treat us like children. Treat us like adults with age-related problems.
Rule #4 - Forgive us our transgressions and we'll forget yours. If you don't you may find your inheritance is a basket to go to hell in.
Rule #5 - Remember who helped make sure that you always had food to eat, a safe place to lie your head, and a slap on the bottom to remind you of your manners.
Rule #6 - Don't piss off my caregiver or you may end up wiping my ass.
Rule #2 - Remember that what is mine is mine to do with as I please, I earned it with blood, sweat and tears. I do not have to leave it to you. Until my mind has gone completely south I still get to decide and I do not have to explain it to you.
Rule #3 - Don't treat us like children. Treat us like adults with age-related problems.
Rule #4 - Forgive us our transgressions and we'll forget yours. If you don't you may find your inheritance is a basket to go to hell in.
Rule #5 - Remember who helped make sure that you always had food to eat, a safe place to lie your head, and a slap on the bottom to remind you of your manners.
Rule #6 - Don't piss off my caregiver or you may end up wiping my ass.
Five months and counting
Shall I age gracefully? I am told that getting old is about aging with dignity.
Let's see what I have to look forward to:
Hearing - never been great due to perforated eardrums and now it's going to hell in that proverbial basket we've talked about before.
Eyesight - not what it used to be and going downhill from here. Next stop coke bottles.
Lifting - anything heavy is beyond me. More than 15 pounds gets a cry for help.
Joints - popping, groaning and complaining loudly.
Memory - selective, which may not in itself be a bad thing, but sure does tend to piss off other people.
General health - face it, this is as good as it is going to get.
So why the reflective attitude today you ask? Growing older will do that for you.
Let's see what I have to look forward to:
Hearing - never been great due to perforated eardrums and now it's going to hell in that proverbial basket we've talked about before.
Eyesight - not what it used to be and going downhill from here. Next stop coke bottles.
Lifting - anything heavy is beyond me. More than 15 pounds gets a cry for help.
Joints - popping, groaning and complaining loudly.
Memory - selective, which may not in itself be a bad thing, but sure does tend to piss off other people.
General health - face it, this is as good as it is going to get.
So why the reflective attitude today you ask? Growing older will do that for you.
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