becoming a total know it all - shoot me if it happens to me

ZombieKitten said:

I think I'd quite enjoy becoming a complete know it all

jami0mckay said:

why wait?

NDRU said:

the idea of being a know it all grumpy old man does have a certain appeal

jami0mckay said:

And you think that is in your future? we got NEWS for you bro

NDRU said:

the idea of being a know it all grumpy old man does have a certain appeal

mdiver said:

damn pesky kids !

jami0mckay said:

if there's a chance of sleeping with Ann Margret

jami0mckay said:

See, now i can see you hobbling after me on my skateboard and shaking your stick in the air

mdiver said:

I so have to get me a stick! and a flatcap, and staypress trousers.....wait I already have them

jami0mckay said:

Old duffer....wear then to the London do!

mdiver said:

there'll be a pic of all the other orgers partying and me sat on my own complaining about the loud music

jami0mckay said:

With a sanatogen on the go

I recently did some volunteer work at a Elderly Care Facility.

I sat and spoke with a lady 94 years old, she invited me into her quarters.

It was lovely, set up like a little apartment, full of her memories. She was robust, and lively, and so full of stories.

Another, loved to be outdoors so we took a walk by the flowers, and you could see the peace in her eyes.

Another was a just a lady who loved music, and could jiggle her hips to the music.

It was truly a lovely experience.

I recently did some volunteer work at a Elderly Care Facility.

I sat and spoke with a lady 94 years old, she invited me into her quarters.

It was lovely, set up like a little apartment, full of her memories. She was robust, and lively, and so full of stories.

Another, loved to be outdoors so we took a walk by the flowers, and you could see the peace in her eyes.

Another was a just a lady who loved music, and could jiggle her hips to the music.

It was truly a lovely experience.

I love old people and actually seek their company often. My grandmother will be 99 in December. She has dementia and cannot remember who I am, but honestly, she is a very peaceful person, almost pure spirit at this point. I was missing her so I decided to volunteer at an home of elders near my house. This puts a lot of things into perspective. We are all a part of it and not separate from it. Life is impermanent, the body decays and we die. Why not accept this as part of the process? Taking care of other old people makes me feel that I, too, will be taken care of, even if I am 100% physically dependent on them. It is not shameful to grow old and lose our abilities, it is natural. The old people I work with are severely disabled -- they have Muscular Sclerosis, Parkinsons... They cannot speak or walk or eat. But they inspire me. No matter how disabled they are, they continue to have goals, to have interests, to be individuals. They have an amazing take on history, having experienced it themselves. They have wisdom.

If old age is so terrifying, I suggest you visit some old people and help them out. It's a great antidote to these fears. It helps you appreciate your youth and to accept your old age when it comes. Life and beauty are impermanent. Everything fades.