I recently read a post on Facebook about the advice given to young men, back in 1933 about What a Young Man Should Know. A checklist for becoming a proper man, published in the March 1933 issue of Harper’s Magazine. The writer, Robert Littell, details the abilities, skills, accomplishments, and extra-curricular proficiencies that every man […]
I have no idea who put this together, but it is wonderful, especially if you’re North of 70! Long ago and far away, in a land that time forgot, Before the days of Dylan , or the dawn of Camelot. There lived a race of innocents, and they were you and me. For Ike was […]
I hope these jokes bring a smile and a reminder that quitting smoking, while challenging, can also have moments of humour and triumph! 1. Why did the guy trying to quit smoking start telling jokes? Because laughter is the best distraction from cravings! 2. Quitting smoking is like trying to find a needle in a […]
In an unexpected turn of events, governments around the world have come together to address a looming global crisis — the shortage of workers. In a move that has left many in disbelief, retirement has been officially outlawed, effective immediately. World leaders gathered at an emergency summit, and declared that the drastic measure was necessary […]
This is a post that I posted a few years ago, but it was posted on another blog. The author said that he found it on the Internet, I found it via email but the reality is that these people walk among us and they vote. I was at the McDonald’s Drive Thru and gave […]
Ten rules to remind us (seniors) (and everyone else) not to repost or forward without thinking about the consequences. Remember, the internet can be a wild place, but a little caution goes a long way when it comes to sharing and forwarding messages. Think before you click! “The Grandparent Golden Rule”: Before you share, ask […]
Without Thinking. I have many friends who still forward emails or repost Facebook posts without thinking. These rules are for them. 1. I understand that not forwarding an email will not bring bad luck, cause me to lose friends, or erase my mailing lists. 2. I acknowledge that forwarding an email will not make me […]
“Anything that can go wrong, will…” Here are some other Laws you may not have heard! Grandpa’s Law of Gardening: The plant you forget to water will outlive the one you baby-talk to daily. Lorenz’s Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch. Smith’s Law of […]
You know what really bothers me? The advice from self-help gurus: 75 is the new 60, and 65 is the new 50. This phrase is ageist and doesn’t make sense to me. Seriously, what on earth are they on about? Is it energy, cognitive skills, health, the amount of free time you have, or is […]
It took a while but here is a joke a day for January. 1. Why did the bicycle go into retirement? It couldn’t handle the pressure of being too tired. 2. Why did the calendar apply for a gym membership in January? Because it wanted to work out its issues! 3. My New Year’s resolution […]
