Super Genius
Posts: 1,373 
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
April 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM
Dirty old men, get lost!!!
As I've aged.....
I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it, if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60&70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love .. I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it)
Dirty old men, get lost!!!
As I've aged.....
I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it, if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60&70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love .. I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it)
Clever Clogs
Posts: 539
Location: Ardrossan, Alberta
Location: Ardrossan, Alberta
April 27th, 2008, 08:53 PM
That is the path I decide to follow as well Loon, I do things now because they amuse me, I very rarely get angry at anyone for no reason(unless their arseholes lookin for a fight), I don't fold my laundry, I have a clean pile and a dirty pile -sometimes I get them mixed up. I fart around my workshop when I get a notion to build something, I work when I want to and hope to retire early- when I do I will buy a small peice of land build a nice small house and garden to laze away the rest of my life blissfully ignorant of the turmoil in this world.
That is the path I decide to follow as well Loon, I do things now because they amuse me, I very rarely get angry at anyone for no reason(unless their arseholes lookin for a fight), I don't fold my laundry, I have a clean pile and a dirty pile -sometimes I get them mixed up. I fart around my workshop when I get a notion to build something, I work when I want to and hope to retire early- when I do I will buy a small peice of land build a nice small house and garden to laze away the rest of my life blissfully ignorant of the turmoil in this world.
Ponderous Intellect
Posts: 4,203
Location: Minnesota: Gopher State
Location: Minnesota: Gopher State
April 27th, 2008, 09:10 PM
THEY'RE COMING TO TAKE ME AWAY, HA, HA!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzHt...eature=related
THEY'RE COMING TO TAKE ME AWAY, HA, HA!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzHt...eature=related
Super Genius
Posts: 1,373
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
April 27th, 2008, 11:32 PM
I'm already there, and every year the perennial flower garden grows over my head!!! Unlike you I still want to know what's going on in the world. I love my computer, am married to it!!
Quoting Lester
Hi, Lester, how modest you are! I hope you get to that stage soon and still be in good health to enjoy the moose and deer in your backyard!!
That is the path I decide to follow as well Loon, I do things now because they amuse me, I very rarely get angry at anyone for no reason(unless their arseholes lookin for a fight), I don't fold my laundry, I have a clean pile and a dirty pile -sometimes I get them mixed up. I fart around my workshop when I get a notion to build something, I work when I want to and hope to retire early- when I do I will buy a small piece of land build a nice small house and garden to laze away the rest of my life blissfully ignorant of the turmoil in this world.
I'm already there, and every year the perennial flower garden grows over my head!!! Unlike you I still want to know what's going on in the world. I love my computer, am married to it!!
Super Genius
Posts: 1,373
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
April 30th, 2008, 11:23 PM
This I pass on to you, Lester! It just flew in from Alberta.
This I pass on to you, Lester! It just flew in from Alberta.
This explains why I forward jokes.A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as
he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'
'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.
'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.
'Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.'
The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.
'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'
The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.
As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'
'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'
'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.
'There should be a bowl by the pump.'
They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.
'This is Heaven,' he answered.
'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'
'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'
'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'
'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'
Soooo.
Sometimes, we wonder why friends keep forwarding jokes to us without writing a word.
Maybe this will explain.
When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward jokes.
When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes.
When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how, you forward jokes.
Also to let you know that you are still remembered, you are still important, you are still loved, you are still cared for, guess what you get?
A forwarded joke.
So, next time if you get a joke, don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke, but that you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile.
Super Genius
Posts: 1,373
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
May 2nd, 2008, 01:21 AM
Wearing just bowling shoes and a smile
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl.../lifeMain/home
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I LOVE my body... it is beautiful!!!
Wearing just bowling shoes and a smile
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl.../lifeMain/home
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I LOVE my body... it is beautiful!!!
Super Genius
Posts: 1,373
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
May 6th, 2008, 08:04 AM
LEMONS and SUGAR
This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror
Where one could read it every day.
You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world
That you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world
Love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you
Is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
Even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you
Before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
Something good comes from it. 10. When you think the world has turned its back on you
Take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.
And always remember....
When life hands you Lemons, Ask for Sugar and call me over!
Good friends are like stars.
You don't always see them,
But you know they are always there.
'Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway'
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Hmm... thinking... wondering...
Someone loves me?
LEMONS and SUGAR
This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror
Where one could read it every day.
You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world
That you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world
Love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you
Is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
Even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you
Before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
Something good comes from it. 10. When you think the world has turned its back on you
Take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.
And always remember....
When life hands you Lemons, Ask for Sugar and call me over!
Good friends are like stars.
You don't always see them,
But you know they are always there.
'Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway'
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Hmm... thinking... wondering...
Someone loves me?
Super Genius
Posts: 1,373
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
May 7th, 2008, 11:06 AM
Again, something great from out West! It belongs in the positive rather than in the joke column, I've decided. Reading this on a bleh morning it has given me an uplift and joy, when thinking back over the years raising five lively children!! Poor Dad, he seemed always broke!
Looking back now as a grandmother I must say, those were my best years!!!
I hope all you parents will have a good chuckle reading this....oh, God, it is so true!!!
Again, something great from out West! It belongs in the positive rather than in the joke column, I've decided. Reading this on a bleh morning it has given me an uplift and joy, when thinking back over the years raising five lively children!!
Poor Dad, he seemed always broke! Looking back now as a grandmother I must say, those were my best years!!!
I hope all you parents will have a good chuckle reading this....oh, God, it is so true!!!
Job Description
PARENT
This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way,
I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!
POSITION:
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mamie
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop, Papa, Vati, Va.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term, team players needed, for challenging
permanent work in an
often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication
and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and
endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,
until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a
pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and
coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be willing to be indispensable one minute,
and embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for
the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years,
without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION:
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS:
While no health or dental insurance, no pension,
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and
no stock options are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love,
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know,
in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis,
letting them know they are appreciated
for the fabulous job they do...
or forward with love
to anyone thinking of applying for the job.
** AND A FOOTNOTE? **
THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER! **
If you are fortunate enough you will become grandparents!
PARENT
This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way,
I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!
POSITION:
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mamie
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop, Papa, Vati, Va.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term, team players needed, for challenging
permanent work in an
often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication
and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and
endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,
until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a
pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and
coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be willing to be indispensable one minute,
and embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for
the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years,
without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION:
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS:
While no health or dental insurance, no pension,
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and
no stock options are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love,
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know,
in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis,
letting them know they are appreciated
for the fabulous job they do...
or forward with love
to anyone thinking of applying for the job.
** AND A FOOTNOTE? **
THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER! **
If you are fortunate enough you will become grandparents!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Knows Too Much
Posts: 2,315
Location: Vancouver Island
Location: Vancouver Island
May 7th, 2008, 01:21 PM
What a happy place this is. I am a grandparent, and I am lucky for that. I am lucky to
have come to this place, and to have read the posts sent.
I am lucky to have four beautiful daughters, and a good man.
OK, now out to my garden,
which is also a happy place.
Just let the small things in life bring you much joy.
What a happy place this is. I am a grandparent, and I am lucky for that. I am lucky to
have come to this place, and to have read the posts sent.
I am lucky to have four beautiful daughters, and a good man.
OK, now out to my garden,
which is also a happy place.
Just let the small things in life bring you much joy.
Super Genius
Posts: 1,373
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
May 10th, 2008, 09:11 AM
Hi, Talloola, I appreciate your comment!
This morning I want to pass on something rather out of the ordinary, but nevertheless inspiring to all of us parents and grandparents.
Stay young and enjoy your grandchildren!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a-oX9cJIxo&NR=1
Hi, Talloola, I appreciate your comment!
This morning I want to pass on something rather out of the ordinary, but nevertheless inspiring to all of us parents and grandparents.
Stay young and enjoy your grandchildren!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a-oX9cJIxo&NR=1
Super Genius
Posts: 1,373
Location: Southern Ontario
Location: Southern Ontario
May 13th, 2008, 12:52 PM
Be adventurous!!
Give yourself a break... once in a while!!
I want you to read and really savor this!
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl.../specialTravel
Be adventurous!!
Give yourself a break... once in a while!!
I want you to read and really savor this!
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl.../specialTravel
