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The Age Reminder

3/17/2015

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I am sitting at my computer answering emails. The phone rings. I look over and don’t recognize the number. I let it ring. Soon I hear an unfamiliar voice. It is my local congressman inviting me to participate in a “seniors” live chat. What???  Yes, I technically am a senior in most circles (but not 65… yet), but the message annoyed me.

Why do I feel that way?  I certainly don’t mind taking advantage of senior rates at the movies and golf courses, and I have been a member of AARP for several years (did you know an AARP card gets you a free Dunkin’ Donut when you purchase a large coffee?). I guess it’s just that I don’t want to be reminded that I am fast approaching a “qualifying life event” unless it’s on my terms.

The other day I commented to my husband that there are mostly older people at the physical therapy location where I go for treatment on my back. He just looked at me, then answered with a “Well…?” (rising intonation). I guessed it was because I go during the day when most people are working. But one day I was excited to be the first appointment. I expected to see all the “young” people with sports related injuries squeezing in therapy before their day began. Wrong. In fact, I was the only patient there for about a half hour until the older crowd started arriving.
 
I complete the daily Jumble in the newspaper and enjoy jigsaw puzzles. Last week my daughter commented that she was glad those games were part of my daily routine as it will help keep my mind sharp. Really? What about the professional reading I still do, the twitter chats I engage in, the writing I try my hand at. There’s so much more to learn and do! Hopefully she will be able to keep up!


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travelinma link
3/17/2015 05:49:21 am

Today is my birthday. I am ever inching closer to another milestone. I too get AARP solicitation in the mail. Sometimes it bugs me too, whereas I often forget my age!! Rock on sistah!

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arjeha link
3/17/2015 05:58:55 am

I have been an AARP card carrier for many years although I still have about 18 months to go before I reach 65. Anyway, old is always 10 years older than whatever age we are so we will never be old.

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Lee Ann Spillane link
3/17/2015 06:09:28 am

I love that you do the jumble and the crossword! I laughed out loud at your daughters comment especially because I was thinking about my Mom and her mother. Her mother always did the Jumble with my brother and I when we were kids, but my doesn't. She plays Scrabble though and she likes to tell us that her virtual games with my brother keep her mind sharp. I can only hope to keep up with her! You are the age you feel inside--that's what she always tells me. As I approach a the big five-oh, I'm holding on to that idea.

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elsie
3/17/2015 07:02:56 am

I had to laugh, since I wrote about Time offering me a "senior" discount on the magazine last week. Somehow I don't like the term senior when it is in that context. Your daughter's comment made me laugh. I wish she could have seen you working and engaging learners at the conference.

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maribethbatcho
3/17/2015 07:30:47 am

It's all about the sass, Rose. Stay sassy and and you will be young forever!

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Ms. Kelly
3/17/2015 07:56:48 am

It seems like the reminders pop up everywhere you turn. Stay young in your hear.

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Jackie
3/17/2015 08:21:57 am

I am not 65 yet either....quite...like I turned 64 in February. I agree with argeha....old is ten years older than what we are now. That makes a lot of sense. I do the word jumble and crossword puzzles and also the Sudoku...all to 'keep my mind sharp' (love your daughter's comment. So, I guess we take advantage of the perks of being 'seniors' and make sure we keep our minds sharp. :-) Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/

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Adrienne link
3/17/2015 08:39:11 am

I think of senior, like a senior headed off to college - getting ready for the next grand adventure, where you really get to focus on your passions and interests!

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Ramona link
3/18/2015 09:54:03 am

Love that final line! We've started going to a noon matinee at the symphony. My husband and I are by far the "youngest" people there. We love it!

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