January 11th, 2024 Royce Shook
Thanks to Patricia for this. The other day a not-so-elderly (I say 75) lady said something to her son about driving a Jalopy; and he looked at her and said, “What the heck is a Jalopy?” He had never heard of the word jalopy! She knew she was old …But not that old. Well, I […]
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November 13th, 2023 Royce Shook
Those who read these posts over time, may have noticed that I post my small attempts at humour every few weeks. I do that because humour can be a powerful tool in dealing with stress and its effects. I know that for many the prospect of retiring can be stressful and for many living in […]
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November 12th, 2023 Royce Shook
Remember, these jokes are meant to be light-hearted and humorous. Enjoy! 1. “OLD” IS WHEN…. Your sweetie says, “Let’s go upstairs and make love,” and you answer, “Honey, I can’t do both!” 2. OLD” IS WHEN…. Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes -and you’re barefoot. 3. “OLD” IS WHEN…. A sexy babe […]
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September 25th, 2023 Royce Shook
So, let’s set the record straight. The following is adapted from a post sent to me by my cousin and originally post by Bob Stuart We were born during the epic decades of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. We saw it all, from the rise of rock ‘n’ roll to the space race capturing our […]
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September 24th, 2023 Royce Shook
“I asked my computer for a good joke. It replied, ‘Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!’ Ah, even computers have a sense of humor… or at least they’ve learned to mimic one!” “You know you’re getting old when you bend down to tie your shoe and wonder what else you can […]
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September 23rd, 2023 Royce Shook
I was sent this by one of my high school friends, I added to it and thought I would share1. 1. I was in the bathroom, putting on my makeup, under the watchful eyes of my young granddaughter, as I’d done many times before. After I applied my lipstick and started to leave, the little […]
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September 22nd, 2023 Royce Shook
Please note that these statements are intended to be humorous and based on stereotypes I have heard as I got older. We need to understand that the people saying these things are not meaning to offend, but are trying to be funny. I only take offence if it is a younger person (under 50) saying […]
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September 21st, 2023 Royce Shook
One of my cousins sent me this as I was born in Saskatchewan. My first thought was these are the reasons my parents left the province when I was three. I love my cousins and I do like Saskatchewan, but there is a limit to following some of the rules 1. Pull your droopy pants […]
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August 3rd, 2023 Royce Shook
Enough said: http://www.hummingbirdandbutterfliesgiftshop.com/ Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/
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August 1st, 2023 Royce Shook
Another year has passed And we’re all a little older. Last summer felt hotter And winter seems much colder There was a time not long ago When life was quite a blast. Now I fully understand About ‘Living in the Past We used to go to weddings, Football games and lunches. Now we go to […]
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