Older People Can be Pretty Cool

Older People Are Pretty Cool​


I get a real kick outa the crusty ones
Wrinkles on wrinkles
White hair, what there is

but

They have their minds
Sharp
Snide
Onery

They're so ancient, they no longer care what you think

But.....they're quick to tell you exactly what they think
no sugar

I did a few posters on 'em

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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Aunt Hilda Turns 101 by Elizabeth Zelvin

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"My Aunt Hilda, my mother’s youngest sister, turns 101 today. Born in New York the day before the Titanic sank, she worked in publishing, fought for social justice, had a happy marriage, raised two sons, earned a master’s degree that led to a new career in vocational counseling, lost her husband, took up tennis, moved to Seattle to a retirement community, and still has plenty of mental acuity. I’m glad she was willing to answer my questions on the phone, even though, as she pointed out, she hadn’t yet had her morning coffee." (Read More)

Do you still play tennis?
"We play outdoors, so I haven’t played since September. I have a very strong right arm. I can still hit! I fell into tennis when my husband died and my job ended at age 70. I was looking for something to do where I wouldn’t have to think, but I really came to love it. Nowadays I’m afraid of falling, so I’ve probably said goodbye to it. It ain’t easy, getting older!"

 
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