Trading Post Chat
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:59 pm By SAVANNAH CUNNICK THERE ARE THREE SIGNS OF OLD AGE...THE FIRST IS LOSS OF MEMORY...I FORGOT THE OTHER TWO... What is OLD AGE you ask? Well in my case, my mind is just beating my body to death. It doesn't understand where it's speedy little partner has gone. Do you find that you are maybe sitting down more? Giving that kitty cat or puppy dog finally a chance to bond with you and sit in your lap? Reading a little more? Watching more informative television versus fantasy land entertainment? Taking time for family, friends and those grandchildren who worship you? Dwelling more on happy memories and positive thoughts versus stress and depression? Hey, what's wrong with that? It's simply the next phase of life that we must willingly adjust to. Be happy you are still here. Waking up each morning and say: I'm grateful to be alive. Once again, more mind over matter. Stay positive and listen to me when I say: Do not lose your sense of humor. Smile. Laugh. Do a little dance; who cares if someone is watching! You will feel healthier and happier and those are number one suggestions to a fine and fitting OLD AGE LIFE. You are needed more than you think. For those we know who can't quite get it together with this old age thing, for Pete's sake, lend them a hand and put them on the happy track. Consider this the best time of your life. Most of us have been married, then raised your children and now have grandchildren. We have worked jobs and now retired with the social security and some also with pensions. We have paid countless bills in the past and put food on the table day after day after day. We have been football coaches, girl scout leaders, room mothers, team parents, car pooling to dance class, music class, sports events, band practice. I have interviewed several folks who are members of the OLD AGE CLUB and here are some of their humorous comments. I'm RETIRED. I was tired yesterday and I'm tired again today. You know why we OLD men wear our pants so high? You'll find out. I'm in the INITIAL stages of my golden years: SS, IRA's, AARP and so forth. My motto in life is now: Goobye Tension ..... Hello Pension. Well, that snap crackle pop in the morning ain't my dad gum Rice Krispies! Uncle Festus says: You know you're getting old when you throw a wild party and the neighbors don't even realize it. Aunt Martha states: Sometimes I wake up grumpy and some days I let him sleep. Uncle Clyde told me: Quit worrying about your health, it'll go away. And by the way, be nice to your children. They will choose your nursing home. Auntie Ann says that: The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age.
***** Back to the Short Mountain Trading Post. We are now closed until mid March - weather permitting. We are already planning our first FLEA MARKET event and taking reservations for FREE spaces to sell your antiques, housewares, home décor, tools, baked goods and so forth. Just call me to put your name on the list at 615- 464-7824. Now is the time to get your items together and be ready to go!! ***** The Feed America First Program is still going strong. Please feel free to come and collect food goods, clothing and house goods if you are in need of them. This activity is on every Saturday from 7 to 9 in Woodbury by the Baseball Park. For further information call me at the number above. ***** Well, we actually got a little bit of real SNOW today. Just a light dusting, but so beautiful . Hey, all you OLD TIMERS...stick your head out that door and take a deep breath of cold fresh air. Whooo-Whee that will start the wheels aturnin' again! HUGS, SAVANNAH
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