When I was a teenager, I often roller skated at an indoor rink. At age 15, when couple's dance times came up a 64 year old guy always asked me to be his partner. We did quite well together. However, one time he came up to me watching other skaters and said, "You used to have the best figure here." I was stunned. I had gained weight but how rude! I didn't know how to react, just looked away. I had no idea he cared about my figure.
I always wanted to have hair like that when I got older.... sadly, I'm too hot all the time, so I cut it off.
@Angel from Heaven Welcome to Senior Forums, hope you like it here."Man in Grey....."
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"When Tommy Lee was a teenager, he worked hard to win a scholarship to St. Mark's, an elite Dallas prep school. A talented athlete and student, Jones eventually won a football scholarship to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His roommate for all four years at Harvard was Al Gore, a future United States senator, vice president and presidential candidate."
"Jones, an English literature major, became an all-Ivy offensive guard on the football team. He also loved drama and performed in a number of school productions, most notably playing the lead in Shakespeare's Coriolanus."
It was nice to see someone state what many of us feel and are frustrated with. I thought you explained it quite clearly with heart and experience. I personally found it confirming. Thank You, much appreciated.At our ages, we have more wisdom than we care to use. We Know, at this point that we are not going to change the world. Haven't got the energy anyhow. If we did then it would be a hell of a battle. We know......we understand the intricacies of life. People tend to think that older people are not capable of challenging the wrongs of this world.
We simply understand the complexities, the devotion and the energy required to. make changes. Youth and energy does not provide wisdom and understanding. If I had my knowledge of how things work and was younger and had more energy watch out! We, older individuals, don't accept or agree with what is going on. We simply cannot fight the battles. Could we win the battles.......oh yes.
The ironic thing is that justice, these days, is about who has more money. Think about it. It's not about right or wrong. It's not about the blind eye of justice. It's about who has more money to spend to get what they want. Two sides can argue about the rights and the wrongs of any particular action or event.
One side will justify, the other with disagree. Various facts, generally background about one or another will emerge and then the jury will decide who is right. Based on what??????????? I need to stop. My mind is going crazy right now and it means very little to most of you. Is there Justice? yes , but it is not simple. This is a great country. Don't forget it and don't take it for granted.
your very welcomedIt was nice to see someone state what many of us feel and are frustrated with. I thought you explained it quite clearly with heart and experience. I personally found it confirming. Thank You, much appreciated.
thank youyour very welcomed