Here are a few I've noticed lately. And no, I will not tell you which ones I am also experiencing.
Wrapping everything in tissues, rubber bands, Ziploc bags or all of the above.
Repeating the same stories.
The daily diatribe about aches and pains.
Spending days on end without leaving home.
An insane focus on medications.
Constant discussions of bodily functions (and applause when the plumbing is working.)
A complete lack of interest in technological changes.
Routine. Routine. Routine.
The inability to remember your children, grandchildren, in-laws or siblings' names.
The inability to remember that a cell phone works differently than a land line.
Everyone and everything is involved in a conspiracy.
Food is the sole focus of the day.
Kids, dogs, drop-in guests make you crazy.
The weather channel and the Game Show Network are your favorites.
A never-ending compulsion with, "What's the date today AND what time is it?"
It's always cold.
Entitlements from everyone are expected: The government, children and more.
Just as I clamp my tongue between my teeth like Wild Bill, I catch myself wondering, "Is this my future?"
2 comments:
With my mother it was safty pins, rubber bands and tissue. Sometimes I catch doing this
myself. Kim has a problem with being on time because she has to do one more thing. She recently told me she got this from me. When I thought about it I realized she was right. Love, Patsy
Oh my God! You make me realize I am becoming an oldie!!!
ps Patsy~ I remember Grandma Love always having tissues & safety pins! If I grow up to be an Oldie like her, I am Blessed! Her or Grandma Kitty.
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