Being Old

(Pictures are Studebakers, some were built near here in South Bend, IN)

As we sit here in Buchanan, MI, sorta recuperating from the fast track trip from Layton, Utah to here, we have time to think. Also we have time to  take care of some sore spots on our bodies.

With a new pain, the first thing we say is, “I guess it is old age.”  We say that of course because as these bodies age they do develop some aches and pains.  And besides that is what old folk are supposed to say.

There is a generation of writers who are obsessed about how to treat the elderly or aging. I just read an article entitled, “What not to say to a person over 50!”  One of the things was never say, ‘you look good, for your age.’

First of all, any older person who gets excited over what someone says has a personal problem, and in all their years still do not know themselves. As we aged, everyone of us, have said (or thought) something ignorant (sometimes stupid) to or about an older person.

Seriously, I can remember thinking 35 was ancient and about time for the walker. . I have thought that a person  65 had lived a long life and they are ready to accept their passing.

I was telling Sherry a day or so ago. I can remember thinking 70 was at least one foot in the grave.

(Shirl had one of these until a few years ago, her’s was a ‘38)

You are not old, as long as you know someone older. In other words, now that we are mid 70’s, those 80’s don’t seem all that old. LOL

I know a fact, you are as old as your birthday says you are.

Not: as old as you look,

Not: as old as you  feel,

Shucks folks, you are as old as YOU ARE!

You are silly to add worries to your mind about how you have aged, or what others think or say. It doesn’t change a thing. Wrinkles? they show you know something someone else doesn’t.

MA and Rose say this much better, Be yourself, love life and be happy in your skin. You are unique. There is no one like you.  And of me, folks say :Thank the Lord there is only one!

Thanks for coming by the log.

Nite Shipslog

PS:

You and I do not need to add unnecessary problems to our lives. Life brings enough along to keep us busy.

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We are in Studebaker and Notre Dame country, this is a 1929.