Jude, All of this is funny, but sadly so true. I feel ancient sometimes. It is wonderful to see all the activity on the TMIC site again. Linda E. Deep East Texas
________________________________ From: john snodgrass <jcs...@yahoo.com> To: transverse myelitis <tmic-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 1:31 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Senior Citizens will smile amazing and i thought it was just me ;) ________________________________ From: "heyjude48...@aol.com" <heyjude48...@aol.com> To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:35 PM Subject: [TMIC] Fwd: Senior Citizens will smile This was sent to me from a good friend, I hope you enjoy it. Jude in Michigan >________________________________ > From: ccraterl...@aol.com >To: bod...@aol.com, clhack...@att.net, gmrlsm...@yahoo.com, honda...@att.net, heyjude48...@aol.com, jwally...@att.net, vickiekess...@aol.com, lbi...@sbcglobal.net, deedeex...@hotmail.com, michelestja...@gmail.com, s...@toast2.net, vsell...@bellsouth.net >Sent: 1/19/2013 8:42:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time >Subj: Senior Citizens will smile > > > >> >>THIS IS US!!! >> >> >>Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable >>deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take >>responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. >> >> >>HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it wasNOT the >>senior citizens who took >> >> >>The melodyout of music, >> >>The prideout of appearance, >> >>The courtesyout of driving, >> >>The romanceout of love, >> >>The commitmentout of marriage, >> >>The responsibilityout of parenthood, >> >>The togethernessout of family, >> >>The learningout of education, >> >>The serviceout of patriotism, >> >>The Golden Rulefrom rulers, >> >>The nativityscene out of cities, >> >>The civilityout of behavior, >> >>The refinementout of language, >> >>The dedicationout of employment, >> >>The prudenceout of spending, >> >>The ambitionout of achievement or >> >>Godout of government and school. >> >>And we certainly areNOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerancefrom >>personal relationships and interactions with others!! >> >> >>And, we do understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country. >> >> >>Just look at the Seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention with their hand over their hearts! >> >> >>YES, I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN! >> >> >>I'm the life of the party..... Even if it lasts until 8 p.m. >> >>I'm very good at opening childproof caps..... With a hammer. >> >> >>I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. >> >> >>I'm smiling all the time because I can't hear a thing you're saying. >> >> >>I'm sure everything I can't find is in a safe secure place, somewhere. >> >> >>I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg. >> >> >>I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps. >> >>Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am having the time of my life! >> >> >>Now if I could only remember who sent this to me, I wouldn't send it back to them, but I would send it to some of my 'senior' friends!! >>Spread the laughter >>Share the cheer >>Let's be happy >>While we're here. >>And, MAYGOD BLESSAMERICA >>AND MAY AMERICABLESSGOD!! >>Go Green- Recycle CONGRESS!! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>