A neighbor is becoming a nuisance, ringing my doorbell daily
if not more often. Poor soul is in early stages of dementia/ Alzheimer’s. She gets the correct apartment number, but the
wrong floor, of her friend.
This building has 92 apartments with a minimum age to rent
of 62. The on-site maintenance man is the only resident younger than 62. We
have residents in their 80’s. Other than the lady ringing my doorbell, most are
still mentally sharp. There are lots of wheelchairs and walkers.
Living around these residents keeps me both humble and
grateful. Humble as I see folks dealing with their problems. Grateful I’m still
in reasonably good health. Mental? Opinions vary.
Remember your school years hanging around the popular kids
so as to be part of the group? The only thing that has changed is my dog is now
the popular kid. He gets petted several times a day by as many as a dozen
people. He graciously accepts the attention.
I avoid all the cliques while remaining friendly with
everyone.
In the car biz we often spoke of, “A checkup from the neck
up”. To that end, this is what I see each time I lock my apartment door.
We had a few thunderstorms pass today that went a long ways
to clearing some smoke from the air. Saw the ¼ moon this evening and hope to
see the mountains in the morning.
The state of our country troubles me greatly. Will things
settle down after the election? In the
here and now it is still arise, and start putting one foot in front of the
other. Tomorrow is a 375 mile round trip assignment and today was a 136 mile
round trip assignment. I’m not complaining, I want the work.
8 comments:
Stay busy and stay productive. THAT is the key. And Banner helps!!!
Banner is a big help.
I saw that little sign posted on FakeBook a few days ago. One of the few good things I've seen there lately.
Agree 100% with NFO, staying productive keeps you sharp.
And having met Banner, I can verify you two are a good fit!
Being busy and productive is good for us old folks.
I agree with NFO and drim.
Door Knockers? You must make a film, ask LL for help, he's a script writer. I'll help too, joint effort.
Brig
1970 I ran an operation that used drivers and had an 82 year old man as an employee. Age is a number.
drjim
Banner has his moments but I'm grateful he is in my life.
LSP
Pass don't like working with people that much.
"Age is a number".
Amen.
One of my Flight Nurses told me the most important thing about avoiding cardiac trouble later in life is to "Choose your parents carefully."
Sometimes you are simply screwed.
But you're doing the important thing.
My bride and I walk at least 3 miles daily. I like to think I am physically and mentally younger than my 73 years. I'll lot others confirm or deny.
But I still enjoy life. And I'm not confused about which doorbell I'm ringing.
Thank you Lord.
GB
The big killer genetically, both sides, is cancer.
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