Hilarious! Thanks for a good laugh on a Monday morning. And for reminding me of all the things I don’t want to do as I age. Although, my daughter and her husband did have their first child this past summer, and I admit to being guilty of taking out my phone to show random people the cutest baby ever born! Wouldn’t you like to see her picture? 😊❤️
This is a great article. I love the humor. And some of the stuff I do, I just turned 75 and it was like holding up a mirror. I never want to lose the ability to be able to laugh at myself. Some people never do that and I think it’s kind of sad.
Loved this Catherine. I went through every paragraph laughing at the authenticity of each situation and sharing it with my husband. We have a sibling happy hour and we start with ailments and put a timer on it so we can get to grandchildren. Thanks for sharing.
I love this! Another truism about aging is the ability to laugh at ourselves and our situations. At 62, I find myself discussing all the topics mentioned as well as joint pain and eating dinner at 5pm. It all works…
I don't know your mom, but it might be interesting to read it to her and see if it makes her laugh or if she thinks I'm being "mean." Either way, it's connection!
Yes, at a certain time, one's age is a point of pride. "I'm 86 (or 79) and look at me! I still do X!" It's the opposite of precocity. And comic, of course.
Finally—a self help guide for the best of us! I just shared on FB, would love to do also as a TikTok but waiting for my granddaughter’s phone to recharge so she can describe that process in greater detail. Thank you for this brilliant piece!
Thanks for sharing it, Nancy. I hope your granddaughter comes to the rescue! I suppose I should share it myself, thanks for the reminder! I do love to make people laugh, so this one is fun to read aloud.
This was a great discovery for me—I wasn’t previously aware of your work. But now I will subscribe to you and enjoy any further laughs you might offer!
Wait, was this a humorous piece? Drat. I was taking copious notes, thinking I would get ahead of the game.
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Really, it was so right on. I live in a retirement community, probably the youngest person here, and I see and hear this all the time.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ha ha!!!!! Love this comment!
Hilarious! Thanks for a good laugh on a Monday morning. And for reminding me of all the things I don’t want to do as I age. Although, my daughter and her husband did have their first child this past summer, and I admit to being guilty of taking out my phone to show random people the cutest baby ever born! Wouldn’t you like to see her picture? 😊❤️
Delighted to provide a good laugh! And do show the pic!
This is a great article. I love the humor. And some of the stuff I do, I just turned 75 and it was like holding up a mirror. I never want to lose the ability to be able to laugh at myself. Some people never do that and I think it’s kind of sad.
I agree, so let’s laugh on!
Loved this Catherine. I went through every paragraph laughing at the authenticity of each situation and sharing it with my husband. We have a sibling happy hour and we start with ailments and put a timer on it so we can get to grandchildren. Thanks for sharing.
I love to picture you two laughing together! And a sibling happy hour sounds like a fine thing.
16. Demand explanations from strangers for all the newfangled things you don't understand. "What the h*** is a Substack anyway?"
An excellent addition! Demand is always made with Irritation.
I love this! Another truism about aging is the ability to laugh at ourselves and our situations. At 62, I find myself discussing all the topics mentioned as well as joint pain and eating dinner at 5pm. It all works…
Let’s laugh on!
Oh what fun! And some truth in here. <wink>
A lot of humor comes from rarely-admitted truth! It's the shock of recognition that often provokes laughter.
You are wise beyond your years Catherine ;) never heard anyone put it like that :)
Delightful. Funny. You go girl. I'm 80.
I can’t wait to be 80! Maybe then I’ll get some “elder respect”!
Great
The story of my life; so far, if I recall correctly.
I love this. I’d send it to my mom, but her sense of humor left the building a few years ago and she’d probably be insulted.
I don't know your mom, but it might be interesting to read it to her and see if it makes her laugh or if she thinks I'm being "mean." Either way, it's connection!
Wait. You mean 70 isn’t middle aged?
At age 86, I enjoyed this a lot. And I'm still older than that 79-year-old. Ha!
Yes, at a certain time, one's age is a point of pride. "I'm 86 (or 79) and look at me! I still do X!" It's the opposite of precocity. And comic, of course.
This is brilliant!
So is your evaluation! Thank you.
Finally—a self help guide for the best of us! I just shared on FB, would love to do also as a TikTok but waiting for my granddaughter’s phone to recharge so she can describe that process in greater detail. Thank you for this brilliant piece!
Thanks for sharing it, Nancy. I hope your granddaughter comes to the rescue! I suppose I should share it myself, thanks for the reminder! I do love to make people laugh, so this one is fun to read aloud.
This was a great discovery for me—I wasn’t previously aware of your work. But now I will subscribe to you and enjoy any further laughs you might offer!
ha!
I know I'm old because I agreed with EVERY SINGLE POINT.
That comment made me laugh aloud! I think humor often derives from the sudden recognition that we are ridiculous.
Thank you for a wonderful piece! I chuckled throughout.
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Love this! So funny and relatable. Just give ourselves permission to not pretend anymore and have a good time doing it!
That's the spirit!