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. BUT, upon
reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT the senior
citizens who took:
The melody out of music,
The pride out of appearance,
The romance out of love,
The commitment out of marriage,
The responsibility out of parenthood,
The togetherness out of the family,
The learning out of education,
The service out of patriotism,
The religion out of school,
The Golden Rule from rulers,
The nativity scene out of cities,
The civility out of behavior,
The refinement out of language,
The dedication out of employment,
The prudence out of spending, or
The ambition out of achievement,
And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance
from personal relationships and interactions with others!
Does anyone under the age of 50 know the lyrics to the Star Spangled
Banner? 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!
Remember...Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what
happened!
Yes, I am 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 usually interested in going home before I get to where I am going.
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 very good at telling stories; over and over and over and over.
I'm aware that other people's grandchildren are not as cute as mine.
I'm so cared for -- long-term care, eye care, private care, and dental
care.
I'm not grouchy, I just don't like traffic, waiting, crowds,
politicians.
I'm sure everything I can't find is in a secure place.
I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg.
I'm having trouble remembering simple words like...
I'm realizing that aging is not for wimps.
I'm sure they are making adults much younger these days.
I'm wondering, if you're only as old as you feel, how could I be alive
at 150?
I'm a walking storeroom of facts...I've just lost the storeroom.
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 would send it to
many more!
Did I already send this to you?
--Email found circulating the Web.
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Thanks for the cybersalt award, Pastor Tim . . . 
. . . Visit Pastor Tim's great CleanLaugh site!
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"50 Tips on How to Enjoy Life!"
1.Say something positive as early as possible.
2.Believe in miracles but don't depend on them.
3.Never allow anyone to intimidate.
4.Dont work for recognition but do work worthy of recognition.
5.Remember the credo of walt disney: think.believe.dream.dare.
6.Never comment on someone's weight unless you know it's what they want to hear.
7.Seek respect rather popularity.
8.Seek quality rather than luxury.
9.Start a "read again" file for articles you might want to enjoy a second time.
10.Look for opportunity that's hidden in every adversity.
11.Remember that when your mom says "you'll regret it" you probably will.
12.On your birthday send your mom a thank you card.
13.Never let the odds stop you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.
14.Be happy with what you have while working on what you want.
15.Celebrate even small victories.
16.Dont forget that a couple of words of praise or encouragement can make someone's day.
17.Whenever you hear an ambulance siren say a prayer for the person inside
18.When in doubt smile.
19.Ff it's not a beautiful morning let your cheerfulness make it beautiful.
20.Marry someone your equal or a little bit better.
21.Remember that a minute of anger denies you 60 seconds of happiness.
22.Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it.
23.Dont write something you don't want others to read.
24.When taking a true-false test, remember that any statement that includes the word any, all, always, never or ever is usually false.
25.Never tell anybody they can't sing.
26.Become the world's most thoughtful friend.
27.Remeber that anything worth doing is going to take longer that you think.
28.Remember that bad luck as well as good luck seldom lasts long.
29.Root for your team to win not for the other team to lose.
30.Accept triumph and defeat with equal grace.
31.Learn your great-grandparent's name and what they did.
32.Savor everyday.
33.Share the remote control.
34.Remember it's not your job to get people to like you, it's your job to
like people.
35.Never miss a chance to shake hands with Santa
36.Remember that the only dumb question is the one you wanted to ask but did not
37.Spend time with lucky people.
38.Stand up for your right principles even if you have to stand alone.
39.Remember that everyone has bad days.
40.Marry someone who loves music.
41.If you know you are going to lose, do it with style.
42.Remember that not all right are popular and not all popular are right.
43.Work diligently.
44.Live simply.
45.Think quickly.
46.Fight fairly.
47.Give generously.
48.Laugh loudly.
49.Pray faithfully.
50.Love deeply.
--Author unknown. Found circulating in E-mail around the Web.
