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jake5270

Laid-back, easy going guy until my passions are aroused. I've been here 3 other times... I keep trying to get it right, I guess. lol

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Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:28:07 PM- Greased lightning

It's been in the 80s here lately,

so I usually wear shorts and a tee shirt on my daily walks.

This morning I opened the front door to 50 degree weather.

Like a shot, I turned around, went back inside and put on sweat pants and a hoodie.

By Friday it's supposed to be 90 degrees outside.

Too bad I can't go walking au naturale then.

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"Au naturel would be nice… very nice!"- risingmoon

Sunday, June 9, 2024, 5:19:41 PM- Perception

How old you seem to others is a duel edged sword.

I talked to a man Thursday, age in his late 60s, who thought I was younger than him

and he was shocked when I told him I am older than he is.

A few hours later I talked with a lady in her 40s who thought I was the same age

as her great grandfather (who is in his 80s),

because of the 'old stuff' I talked about.

Age is not only physical.

It's how others perceive you as well.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024, 5:34:19 PM- Enjoy

The old saying is:

'The best things in life are free'.

Good friendships, nature and laughter (sometimes a deep cleansing cry as well) don't cost a dime.

It's amazing to me how many people won't put forth the effort to enjoy life.

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Friday, June 7, 2024, 4:29:06 PM- Yes I am

You know you're getting old when the highlight of your day is getting new tires on your car.

But,

I think back to when I was 21 and could barely afford to buy one tire.

So I suppose I'm satisfied,

maybe even a little bit smug.

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Thursday, June 6, 2024, 4:13:49 PM- June 6, 1944

D-Day. My father's war.

I had one uncle who fought in Europe.

He was captured by the Germans.

He also escaped from two POW camps.

My father served in the medical corp in the Pacific.

I would not be here writing this today if not for the bravery of my father's generation.

80 years ago.

I will always remember and be thankful.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 4:10:43 PM- People - ugh!

I decided to get new tires for my car.

I shopped around and found a pretty good deal.

Took my car in to buy the tires.

After taking all 4 tires off my car,

I was informed the place didn't have the tires in my size.

The next closest was $500.00 more.

I said no,

just put my tires back on and I'll be leaving.

I wasn't charged for any labor,

but when I got home I found out they 'forgot' to put my valve stem caps back on.

I found another place that will put on 4 new tires for $100.00 more than the other place.

And they have them in stock.

Lesson learned about deceptive sales tactics.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 7:11:23 PM- The meaning of life

Three letters:

D O G

And it spells G O D backwards.

I don't think it's a coincidence.

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Monday, June 3, 2024, 6:15:58 PM- The answer my friend

People usually don't give a crap how you're doing,

unless it's time to vote.

The all at once they're concerned for your welfare.

Of course that goes hand in hand with them wanting your vote.

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Sunday, June 2, 2024, 5:50:31 PM- Ahhhhh...

I'm takin' the day off.

Sorry!

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Saturday, June 1, 2024, 5:01:44 PM- Well said

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

~Mark Twain

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