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Croney

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7. Yes! This is happening to me, and I've been mulling it over too.

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 08:06 AM

Sep 28

I used to laugh when offered a seat on the subway once in awhile, because that's "for old people and pregnant women." Now it's always, as soon as I enter. And I thank them and sit.

When I look in the mirror at home and smile, I see a vibrant woman in charge of her life. When I catch my reflection in a shop window, I see a slightly-stooped old woman shuffling along.

I'll be 80 in November but I'm very active. Still, even in my Zumba clothes, I'm treated by strangers like the crone I am. (My DU name is a combination of crone and crony.)

It sounds to me like you're doing just fine. You're driving, getting your nails done, and living your life. People see us through the eyes of youth.

(I would bristle at being called darling, that's for sure.)

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Suddenly people are approaching me [View all] cyclonefence Sep 28 OP

Wer'e experiencing something snowybirdie Sep 28 #1

I had a cognitive test cyclonefence Sep 28 #5

I am not alone when standing in WMt or Costco looking for something that USED to be on that aisle! It's a plot! CurtEastPoint Sep 28 #9

IT IS A PLOT! Lulu KC Sep 28 #22

the stores move things around. even the employees get confused. AllaN01Bear Sep 28 #26

So true Lifeafter70 Sep 28 #29

I took that new cognitive test on a tablet Siwsan Sep 28 #12

Maybe people are tired of all the unkindness that's become so common EverHopeful Sep 28 #2

Your handle says it all cyclonefence Sep 28 #3

Yes! I first got lots of help after I lost my hair from chemo arlyellowdog Sep 28 #4

Yes cyclonefence Sep 28 #6

Everyone is a little short.... multigraincracker Sep 28 #15

Yes! This is happening to me, and I've been mulling it over too. Croney Sep 28 #7

Come sit next to me cyclonefence Sep 28 #8

Gladly! 🙂 Croney Sep 28 #10

" Then she asked me if I cook ..." mahatmakanejeeves Sep 28 #11

Oh stop that cyclonefence Sep 28 #13

If i can't do something i let others do it. But if i can do i say " i have to do this to keep healthy" And thank them Srkdqltr Sep 28 #14

Have experienced a bit of what you describe. yorkster Sep 28 #16

I was in the hospital for surgery LiberalBrooke Sep 28 #17

Yes! The bracelet! Lulu KC Sep 28 #23

Yes!! cyclonefence Sep 28 #24

There's a reason for the extra vigilance about falling in the hospital. ShazzieB Sep 28 #30

Yes, and also a stroke! Lulu KC Sep 29 #34

Thanks for sharing that bit of information! ShazzieB Sep 29 #35

You're a wonderful person Cyclonefence Duncanpup Sep 28 #18

Well, I'm 75 and not quite getting what you are, Joinfortmill Sep 28 #19

Somebody calling me "darling" gets this response: GreenWave Sep 28 #20

If they really mean it, OK, but then cyclonefence Sep 28 #32

It started a few years ago for me Lulu KC Sep 28 #21

When I was in my forties cyclonefence Sep 28 #25

Not exacttly. but I understand. elleng Sep 28 #27

Teenagers open doors for me, do I look that doc03 Sep 28 #28

I think it's wonderful that some people are so thoughtful. Ferrets are Cool Sep 28 #31

Slow? Dear_Prudence Sep 28 #33