The View from the Rocking Chair
Vignettes of senior living50 total reviews
Comment from Teri7
I loved reading this! Everything you wrote was just too cute and funny. Thank you for the smiles this evening! I am in that category also. Keep on writing. Blessngs, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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I loved reading this! Everything you wrote was just too cute and funny. Thank you for the smiles this evening! I am in that category also. Keep on writing. Blessngs, Teri
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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Teri, I appreciated you reading and reviewing the little stories. I am glad you found some humor. Terry.
Comment from lyenochka
This is so cute, Terry! You stitched together lots of funny vignettes to give us a bunch of laughs for the day! Thanks for cheering us up. My favorite was:
"How do I find all those wrong places?"
"Buddy, don't bother; even if you found them, you won't remember why you are there or how to get back."
Suggestions:
"Grandpa, How did that happen?" (how)
"Okay, GRANDMA!" (maybe: Okay. Hey, Grandma...!) So it is clear the speaker has changed addressee.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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This is so cute, Terry! You stitched together lots of funny vignettes to give us a bunch of laughs for the day! Thanks for cheering us up. My favorite was:
"How do I find all those wrong places?"
"Buddy, don't bother; even if you found them, you won't remember why you are there or how to get back."
Suggestions:
"Grandpa, How did that happen?" (how)
"Okay, GRANDMA!" (maybe: Okay. Hey, Grandma...!) So it is clear the speaker has changed addressee.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Helen, thank you for reading. I am glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the suggestions. Terry.
Comment from Wendy G
A fun and humorous set of anecdotes about the ageing process, many of which I can relate to. One certainly needs to keep a sense of humour as growing old is not for "sissies". Well written, very enjoyable read.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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A fun and humorous set of anecdotes about the ageing process, many of which I can relate to. One certainly needs to keep a sense of humour as growing old is not for "sissies". Well written, very enjoyable read.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Wendy, thank you for reading, and those of a certain age, I think can relate. Terry.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Some parts of this surpassed outstanding, to reach phenomenal. Maybe it's jut because I see the world through my own eyes, but also through those of my end-of-lifer. Daddy loved your words: "Grandpa, I am curious. What do old men think about?" He supposedly can't think now, but he plays charades, dances (upper body only), makes plans, and above all remembers love and passion. I loved the humour, I am constantly looking for sources of humour in my life, and the question that the money will run out... This is everyone's major fear here now. Kate xx
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Some parts of this surpassed outstanding, to reach phenomenal. Maybe it's jut because I see the world through my own eyes, but also through those of my end-of-lifer. Daddy loved your words: "Grandpa, I am curious. What do old men think about?" He supposedly can't think now, but he plays charades, dances (upper body only), makes plans, and above all remembers love and passion. I loved the humour, I am constantly looking for sources of humour in my life, and the question that the money will run out... This is everyone's major fear here now. Kate xx
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Kate, thank you so much for the lovely six stars. I am delighted you found the humor, at my age, that's about all I have left. Terry.
Comment from Ric Myworld
ROFL! Yes, sir, I'd say you know a few of these other people, because you got what they are thinking and saying pegged. Thanks for sharing this fun and entertaining read. I wish I had a six.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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ROFL! Yes, sir, I'd say you know a few of these other people, because you got what they are thinking and saying pegged. Thanks for sharing this fun and entertaining read. I wish I had a six.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Ric, I don't need a six. I am delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading. Terry.
Comment from Annmuma
Your sense of humor comes through loud and clear in this post. It was just the right one for Tuesday afternoon -- I love it. It began with a smile and it ended with one. Life is good -.... -and so much better with a smile, if not on one's face, in one's heart. Thanks for writing a very pleasant 'smile'. Good job. ann
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Your sense of humor comes through loud and clear in this post. It was just the right one for Tuesday afternoon -- I love it. It began with a smile and it ended with one. Life is good -.... -and so much better with a smile, if not on one's face, in one's heart. Thanks for writing a very pleasant 'smile'. Good job. ann
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Ann, I am very pleased you are smiling! Thank you, Terry.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Haha. I can relate to some of them others are just plain. This vignette of senior living is just the ticket to springing some life in my afternoon. I enjoyed reading this very much,
Thanks for sharing your pension for laughter and fun. I am back and it feels really good!
Have a wonderful week,
Jesse
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Haha. I can relate to some of them others are just plain. This vignette of senior living is just the ticket to springing some life in my afternoon. I enjoyed reading this very much,
Thanks for sharing your pension for laughter and fun. I am back and it feels really good!
Have a wonderful week,
Jesse
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Jesse, thank you for reading the story and being back! Terry.
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You're welcome, Terry!
It is great to be back!
Jesse
Comment from JoannaN
I think I would like to meet Mister Grandpa. He has a nice, wry sense of humour, without being rude or demeaning. You should definitely show some Grandpa versus Grandma scenes in your works to come :)
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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I think I would like to meet Mister Grandpa. He has a nice, wry sense of humour, without being rude or demeaning. You should definitely show some Grandpa versus Grandma scenes in your works to come :)
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Joanna, Thank you for reading. This is all fiction. At past 76 I am plenty old enough, but my wife remarked one day, when we were in our forties, Dang, we forgot to have children. Terry.
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Comment from royowen
Don't you just being old? When you are old and talking to your young grandchildren you can tell them all sorts of things, and they tend to believe you, until they get to the undefinable age of reason, (whenever that is) and realised they were gypped! Perhaps the funeral has already happened. Beautifully written Terry, great story, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Don't you just being old? When you are old and talking to your young grandchildren you can tell them all sorts of things, and they tend to believe you, until they get to the undefinable age of reason, (whenever that is) and realised they were gypped! Perhaps the funeral has already happened. Beautifully written Terry, great story, blessings Roy
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Roy, thank you for reading. It is all fiction on my part. At least about the grandkids. But I do think you are right. Terry.
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Well done
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I couldn't help but laugh and smile as I read. The problem with this is most of this true and not a joke. That's really sad. Thank you for making my day. I'm turning off my computer now, so I get to go off smiling.
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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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I couldn't help but laugh and smile as I read. The problem with this is most of this true and not a joke. That's really sad. Thank you for making my day. I'm turning off my computer now, so I get to go off smiling.
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Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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LOL, Barbara, thank you for reading and laughing and smiling. Terry.