I do not know quite what happened or when , but my hubby and I now qualify for seniors' discounts at some venues. This creates a quandary; in order to save money, but not face, we have to admit to our age. HMMMM..... We definitely do not consider ourselves to be old. In this day and age ,when people as a whole are living longer and healthier lives why are 'young seniors', those in their fifties, like moi, considered 'old'?? It's so true that age is just a perception! "Maturity" is very objective/subjective, and I object! Whew, a few years have skittered by since I composed this biography block. Those "fifties" are in the rear view mirror and they are distant, fond memories. Oh, I do not plan to stop writing any time soon.
I don't care for dark British/Dutch humor. Dislike Monty Python as well. Give me a bittersweet French or Japanese movie or a sad Portuguese song. I'm more introspective.
You were very fortunate. I never really fell into anyone's arms.
I need to reassess my needs. My 'romantic' efforts in Thailand had limited success.
A washing machine is an accurate descriptive for how your body is pummeled with each wave as you're drawn down and then pushed up again. I've been a dozen times and if my shoulder wasn't like it is I would gladly go again. I'm like you very familiar with canoes and kayaks although my preference is a kayak on lakes. I used to take mine out with a small cooler bag with lunch inside and water. My other bag was a dry bag, it held my camera in addition to whatever book I was reading. If my brain was functioning I had sunscreen, depended on my coffee intake for sure. We must have been fish at one point in our life.
I agree with you about the aurora borealis, I don't dare blink. They're just so glorious in color and the way the air feels as you stand there awe struck. I'm equally glad these calories don't count, I feel like I've eaten enough for two people maybe three.
I've wondered the same thing when I read about all the discoveries documented and brought back by ship. Paper that didn't crumble or mold from all the temperature variances.
I'm not as comfortable storing things in the cloud myself, I have external hard drives that I transfer data too and then disconnect from my computer so it is hack proof. Not that I really have data anyone would want but it is personal to me.
But then I think about the close living quarters on a ship how did anyone have room for storage to bring back? Darwin was indeed lucky on the HMS Beagle.
Happy 22nd Birthday WDC September 1st Blog reply : Why is WDC still a good writing community? It's prospered for twenty-two years and is still standing. All, including me, are welcome. WDC has maintained an address that is accessible to all. The lights are always burning, the welcome mat rests by the front door, there are no locks to discourage entrance, and its always humming with activity. There are no time restrictions, day or night, stroll on in. I'm encouraged to wander in, take a seat and participate. Don't be shy. Introduce yourself. Try something. Wander amongst the many rooms. Relax and read. Feel free to comment and ask questions. Join in the discussions. Create and attempt to write. Share. Everyone and their creative process is acceptable. Community means inclusion, cooperation, acceptance, to me. We are all neighbours that support each other. When we write we seek validation. We also seek assistance/help. There will always be someone with the needed tools and expertise to lend a hand. Word by word, brick by brick, review by review we are building a writing community. Anyone can saunter by and take a peek. Sometimes, we falter at the foundation. Sometimes, we struggle with the shape, the size, the scope of our writing. There exist so many ways to decorate and add colour, flourishes. Our creations are stored and kept safe. If we alter the plans, the originals remain to be reworked, inspected, fortified. I like that WDC is a self-serve site.If I wish to explore solo so be it. If I decide to communicate, comment, indulge I may. I can choose how, when or if I'll contribute. Like home, WDC is always available and waiting for me to return should I stray. There is no nagging, no fuss, no recriminations. With this online birthday party I can opt to stand in a quiet corner observing, or I can get out and mingle.Or I may be late to the celebration without causing a scene.(329 words)
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