Getting old gives me a unique perspective...

PALADIN85020 said:
As I get older, I pay way less attention to other people's opinions. I way prefer my own.

As I get older, I get sick and tired of political ads and flyers. The mud-slinging is getting intolerable for me. Also the incessant blatant lies.

I'm fed up with inflation. 'nuff said there.

I turn off the sound on TV when ads for prescription medicines come on. I think they are immoral - urging us to con our doctors into prescribing them in spite of the many awful side effects that they may cause. Instead, they show happy people frolicking in the sunshine. All smiles.

I don't like being urged to spend money on stupid causes that have proven to be non-essential to our well-being.

I particularly dislike divisions that hinder people from just getting along and tolerating the opinions of others. Last time I checked, "E pluribus unum" was the national motto.


John

What he said above, count me in too.
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Yes, I’m old(er) but happier then when I was younger. Not a “codger” or a “curmudgeon “, just older. And grayer. I’ve earned every grey hair in have. It’s taken me a lifetime to acquire them. I’m proud of the grey in my hair and beard. I think it makes me look distinguished. My wife thinks I look like a tramp, but a happy tramp. Can’t please everyone……….
 
As I get older I chose to be happy.

I am responsible for me and my mental state. That being the case I don't allow anyone to alter it.

I am not concerned about the bad choices made by others as long as it only adversely affects them be that life partners, finances, or habits.

I try to live by the serenity prayer and enjoy the years I have left.
 
Chubbo said:
Two bit cowboy.
You have an impressive list of “nopes ”, assigned to yourself, to abide by.

If and when I grow up, I’d like to follow your standards, become a codger, rather than a curmudgeon, and be happy just as you say you are.

Chubbo
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My post is not something that "simply happened" or that I necessarily "chose."

I've been happy all my life. Age did not "do" that to me.

Age did not make anyone unhappy or grumpy or a curmudgeon, either.

Since I was in my teens I've known folks my age that fit that list of things I don't want to be exposed to. Nothing's really changed.
 
Rustyt1953 said:
I have never ascribed to nor will I ever ascribe to being a curmudgeon. The thought is abhorrent to me. A cheerful disposition is a choice.

Science has proven that it takes far less energy to smile than it does to keep your brow slammed over your top lip.

Young people like me. Guess why?
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OTOH there is this:
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Having 4 kids in 5 years we ended up with a few "Kids eat free on Tuesday Night" coupons. The wife explained that eating out was a very special thing, and they needed to be on their best behavior. So, we went to Fritch's one Tuesday for the Salad Bar! The kids were orderly and polite. I never worried about their behavior again. That started when the youngest was 3 and the oldest 8. Before that my wife always took a crying baby to a lobby or restroom.

I have noticed that my kids did the same training with the grandkids. So, if all 19 of us end up in the restaurant, It will not be ciaos.

Ivan

Worst thing I ever saw them do: We were in Don Pablo's for a Sunday lunch. The older two boys (14 & 16) were sitting away from the rest of us. I would notice the older son drop a chip over the balcony and sit back "Hiding". After four or 5 of these I walked to the edge of the balcony to see what was going on. There were 4 High School blondes at the table below. They were laughing hard and plotting revenge, so I stayed out of it!
 
Bob; I’m afraid that my banter offended you. It wasn’t intended as criticism, but actually as praise.

I sincerely apologize for my buffoonery, and jest; In some ways, I’m like you, and in some ways, I'm your opposite. I too am hermit-like, but not by choice, eccentric, not a wee bit, but a large amount, and Sad, not happy. Yip that’s me. Your happiness makes me envious; may it last your entire lifetime.

I hope that, you can, and will, loosen up a bit and fully appreciate the talent that you indeed possess.

If it’s possible I’d like to become your true your cyber friend.

Chubbo
 
two-bit cowboy said:
Chubbo, thanks for your reply.

A sage friend once said, "You cannot be taken advantage of without your permission."

I would suggest the same to those who say, "You've offended me." They've given in or given up.

I've given no one permission to offend me. That, my friend, is my choice.
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Fantastic post. While I might(am) be a Codger those who say "You've offended Me" usually get the response " I don't care!"
I am very hard to offend but sometime a response is needed. Sometimes it's something like" I'm old, go away." Or something better like a Winston Churchill quote if My feeble mind can recall.
 
dave1918a2 said:
Fantastic post. While I might(am) be a Codger those who say "You've offended Me" usually get the response " I don't care!"
I am very hard to offend but sometime a response is needed. Sometimes it's something like" I'm old, go away." Or something better like a Winston Churchill quote if My feeble mind can recall.
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Winston was once approached by a matron who said "Sir Winston, you are drunk."

Churchill replied "Yes, I am drunk. But in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly."


Another one said "If I were your wife, I'd give you poison."

He replied "If I were your husband, I'd drink it."


The guy had a quick wit. :D

John
 
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two-bit cowboy said:
Chubbo, thanks for your reply.

A sage friend once said, "You cannot be taken advantage of without your permission."

I would suggest the same to those who say, "You've offended me." They've given in or given up.

I've given no one permission to offend me. That, my friend, is my choice.
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Bob thanks for your frank reply to my tomfoolery. It proves that no one is better at making an asp of one, than ones, self.

I f nothing else was accomplished by our discussion, I acquired something that I value dearly; ‘friendship’, and even that depends upon whether your statement was true when you called me, “my friend”.

Chubbo
 
AHHHHH, they say live long enough you'll eventually run into yourself. Well, the OP IS ME. The ONLY difference here is that from the time I went into the Navy at 17, retired at 38, and to this day, I've never cared what opinions others had as my opinion was THE only, well, not counting moms and pops.
 
"Old Age is hardest for those who never grew up in the first place."
"What you are when you grow old is merely a continuation of what you were all along."
One of the Great Lessons of Life I have learned is the fine art of Tuning Out.
Learning not to pay attention to people and things that don't have an effect me, don't interest me, and don't cost me anything. Polymer and aluminum framed hand guns, e.g. Movie and TV stars. Sports figures, etc.
 
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