- The moments after you wake up and nothing hurts, and suddenly you think you might be dead.
- You can’t argue with someone who doesn’t have on his hear aids.
- Telling your grandchildren how things used to work in your world compared to their world leaves them thinking you are either a liar, or crazy.
- Food isn’t nearly as interesting as it used to be, especially if you have to do the cooking.
- Getting to the the bathroom and back in the middle of the night without hurting yourself, tripping on a pet or shoes, or stubbing your toe on the bed frame is considered a victory.
- Taking a shower without someone else in the house to help if you fall is a daring thing.
- Running is not an option. Don’t care how big and scary it is. Not happening.
- No one cares if you suck in your stomach, because people actually look at your face to see if you can their read lips.
- You can say anything you want, no one dares take on the ticked off old lady.
- If you have your walker with you, people let you go to the front of the line. Really. They do.
- You can tell other people’s bratty kids to stop behaving like a brat. It scares the crap out of the kids, and embarrasses the parents.
- When someone young complains about how hard life is, you can mock them by telling them, “Child, you have NO idea how hard life can really be.”
- Going out means going to the grocery or out to eat so you don’t starve. Otherwise, why bother.
- Music from your era is now elevator music. Scary to hear “Taking Care of Business” played with violins and muted horns. Very scary.
- It is easier to relate to old people. I mean really old people, like your parents old.
- It is harder to relate to your grandchildren or great grandchildren because, well, they just don’t get interpersonal relationships. They have techno friends instead.
- Language doesn’t mean what it used to mean. Slang has evolved into everyday speech, and proper English has disappeared in conversations.
- Try explaining how short cut words and TEXT speech are impossible to say out loud, do it often enough that it drives kids nuts. R U does not spell ARE YOU. Really, it doesn’t.
- It no longer matters if you wear pajamas all day long. It is just practice for the day you are in a nursing home or left at the funny farm.
- Being grumpy and ticked off is the best way to get your daily aerobic exercise for your heart. Less sweaty too.
Ye gods and little fishes!
Not In The Mood For Small Talk 