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In reply to the discussion: OK, who's the oldest geezer here? [View all]No Vested Interest
(5,196 posts)42. Yes, we have seen a lot, but I believe, while relishing the times in which we lived, we can never
go back nor should we wish to.
We saw WWII, FDR, Harry Truman (who was most unpopular when he left office, though he's considered a hero today), the Eisenhower days, when our current highway system was and other infrastructure was constructed, (though I was an ardent Adlai Stevenson fan).
Brokenhearted when our President JFK was assassinated, and our world did changed significantly after that.
The chaos of our current administration is so clearly dysfunctional and we've learned in our many years that orderliness does indeed bring a more serene life, so that we can go about the matters that mean the most to us, without constantly being distracted.
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Amazing how many of us were born about 9 months after the Christmas/New Year's holidays.
trof
Aug 2017
#7
I'm 72 today. I used to tease my parents that I was the result of the Allied victory
Glorfindel
Aug 2017
#8
Thank you! It's been busy. I have a flock of nieces who spoil me. I think I've gained 5 lbs.!
Glorfindel
Aug 2017
#15
I'll be 60 in a couple of months. Anything I can learn from you old guys/gals?
Lochloosa
Oct 2017
#72
Well youngster :-))), I would say first and foremost would be patience. Takes
justhanginon
Oct 2017
#74
All of you old farts are using the internet and posting to a discussion forum!
True Dough
Aug 2017
#31
I'm technologically maxxed out. Still using a flip-phone - because I like it. nt
No Vested Interest
Sep 2017
#61
Yes, we have seen a lot, but I believe, while relishing the times in which we lived, we can never
No Vested Interest
Aug 2017
#42
Turned 74 last month. Already thinking about 75 and how to celebrate 3/4 of a century.
beveeheart
Oct 2017
#87
Mine is the 10th, but that makes us very close. Happy belated Bday to you! 🎂
Alice11111
Oct 2017
#92
Another 1935 here; Nov. birthday, so you may be older than me by months....
No Vested Interest
Dec 2018
#97
Several things in common, including 2 knees replaced, driving (just renewed my driver's license..)
No Vested Interest
Dec 2018
#99
Not too ghostly here, but I do wonder how it happens that I'm still here while so many
No Vested Interest
Dec 2018
#108