July 11

Great days seem to always happen to us and we're thankful! Yesterday was another one. We did a lot of work around the house, most of it being outside, Glenda melted pretty quickly. She gave it up around one in the afternoon, came in, fixed us a bite of lunch, then to the shower she proceeded. I'm telling you the little bit of heat and the whole lot of humidity slips up on you and causes a worry about the getting old or more mature effects that your body has developed.

Today at the drugstore, the clerk was a gent.
From my purchase, the fellow took off ten percent.
I asked for the cause of a lesser amount,
And he answered, "Because of the Senior Discount."

I went to McDonald's for a burger and fries,
And there, once again, got quite a surprise.
The clerk poured some coffee, which he handed to me,
And said, "For you Seniors, the coffee is free."

Understand, I'm not old, I'm merely mature,
But some things are changing, temporarily, I'm sure.
The newspaper print gets smaller each day,
And people speak softer - I can't hear what they say.

My teeth are my own (I have the receipt),
And my glasses identify people I meet.
Oh, I've slowed down a bit, not a lot, I am sure.
You see, I'm not old... I'm only mature!

The gold in my hair has been bleached by the sun,
You should see all the damage that chlorine has done!
Washing my hair has turned it all white,
But don't call it gray - saying "blond" is just right.

My friends all get older... much faster than me!
They seem much more wrinkled, from what I can see.
I've got "character lines", not wrinkles, for sure,
But don't call me old - just call me mature.

The steps in the houses they're building today
Are so high that they take your breath all away.
And the streets are much steeper than ten years ago.
That should explain why my walking is slow.

But I'm keeping up on what's hip and what's new,
And I think I can still dance a mean boogaloo.
I'm still in the running, in this I'm secure,
I'm not getting old - I'm only mature!

~ Author Unknown ~

A neighboring couple has invited us to a couple of days in Branson, Missouri that we're going to take advantage of today. They have some kind of deal down there where an overnight stay costs near nothing. We're heading out around 8:30 and don't plan on being back until Tuesday sometime.

Our neighbor Russell, has consented to keep Mikey and check on Tomi every day, so we're covered. Money for a few shows might be a problem but Glenda says she has that taken care of too. Her that, might create a problem later in the week when we need a few groceries but what the heck, who knows if who or anyone will still be around next week. I guess we'll just take our chances.

A break for you........................Till we type again...............

When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself. ---Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief