Category Archives: 老了

Cherish Youth

Posted on March 3, 2013 by LY

A bunch of us will be turning 40 this year, and I asked J why we are so afraid of getting older.  Is it because we’re losing our youth, looks, energy?  Or it is simply we’re just that much closer … Continue reading →

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Old & Vain

Posted on January 14, 2013 by LY

This year is the big 4-0 for us, and we’re really starting to feel it.  You know you’re getting old when… You’re starting to have trouble driving at night.  All of a sudden you wonder if your headlights aren’t as … Continue reading →

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Deaf & Dumb

Posted on December 4, 2011 by LY

Growing old does not ‘suck’ like most people believe, but it does throw you curve balls and you have to learn how to live with certain changes, pains, and deficits.  I guess I encounter these issues all day at work, … Continue reading →

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Cinderella’s Stepsister

Posted on October 30, 2011 by LY

So I bought these shoes (see previous entry), and I’m having the darndest time getting my feet into them.  I’ve always bought 5 1/2 or 6 shoes, but it appears that my feet have gotten bigger!  This must be what … Continue reading →

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Losing It…

Posted on August 2, 2011 by LY

Just the other day, I was expressing my concerns over developing Alzheimer’s later in life, and hypothesized that early retirement would increase the risk as the brain becomes less active.  J suggested that maybe mental exercises could stave off the … Continue reading →

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Laid Up

Posted on July 21, 2011 by LY

This getting old business is no joke.  I managed to injure my left leg after last week’s long run.  From my last experience I’ve learned not to push my luck, so I’ve stayed away from running and have missed 3 … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re Getting Old When…

Posted on July 17, 2011 by LY

Injuries are taking longer to heal. You can’t drink like a fish anymore. Greys are making their appearances more frequently (found J’s first one the other day). You’re  no longer carded while purchasing alcohol. You no longer care what you … Continue reading →

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How’s that SS?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by LY

Went to Morton’s over the weekend for the usual birthday steak dinner.  J brought along a bottle of the Caymus 2008 Special Selection to ‘celebrate the occasion’ (I’m not so sure we were celebrating aging as much as J having … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re Getting Old When…

Posted on December 5, 2010 by LY

You start paying attention to the fine lines on your face and become a willing participant to spending big money on moisturizers to reverse the signs of aging.  When you look at the back of your hands you start to … Continue reading →

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Survived Memorial Day

Posted on June 1, 2010 by LY

The kids’ aunt V survived Memorial Day by being blessed with a light shift at the hospital.  One of her friends survived through a week confined on a boat (read: cruise) with his family, and I lived through the indignity … Continue reading →

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