The Perquisites of Aging

 

Yes, those of us over fifty, sixty, or even seventy, earn perqs of aging.

The following were shared by one who knows with one who’s lived long enough to earn these perqs.

Kidnappers are not that
interested in you.

In a hostage situation,
you are likely to be released first.

No one expects you to run
anywhere.

 

People call at 9 am or 9 am and ask,
‘Did I wake you?’

 

People no longer view you as a
hypochondriac.

There is nothing left
to learn the hard way.

Things you buy now
won’t wear out.

You can eat
supper at 3 or 4 PM.

You get into heated arguments
about pension plans.

 

You no longer think of speed limits
as a challenge.

You quit trying to hold
your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.

You sing along
with elevator music.

Your eyes won’t get
much worse.

Your investment in health insurance
is finally beginning to pay off.

Your joints are more accurate meteorologists
than the national weather service.

 

Finally, your secrets are safe with your friends
because they can’t remember them either.

 

Thanks John Quick for passing along these perquisites.

 

Dementia Signage for the Home

 

Monogram Throw Pillow

 

Hot Pink Throw Pillow

 

Blueberry Throw Pillow

 

Light Purple Throw Pillow

 

Cantaloupe Throw Pillow

 

Sky Throw Pillow