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In reply to the discussion: Dear people over 80... [View all]jamesatemple
(342 posts)20. I thank you for posting this.
Last edited Thu Jan 13, 2022, 03:02 PM - Edit history (1)
At 81 and counting, counting down, that is, the lyrics reminded me, touched me, made me feel something again. Both of my parents and all of my aunts, uncles, and many cousins are gone. This past couple of years, I've seen many of my peers, childhood friends, favorite movie stars, writers, musicians, et al., leave this veil of tears.
I know that in the scheme of life that all this is natural. But it helps when someone is kind enough to help me recall that all my life experiences are still there, most in some sense of reality, colored by failing memory. And my smiles and tears fomented by memories of days past somehow comfort me.
Thank you, again.
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I'm so glad to know someone out there feels this way about the old. I don't know many who do.
ancianita
Jan 2022
#6
Wonderful post. American culture driven by youth advertising conceals what other nations know.
Alexander Of Assyria
Jan 2022
#9
From something I read, advertising is significantly more effective on younger people than old
Victor_c3
Jan 2022
#29
Culture change as important as client change when it comes to American Elders.
Alexander Of Assyria
Jan 2022
#33
very timely post as I just returned from visiting my 99 y/o stepdad and 90 y/o mom. They still live
RamblingRose
Jan 2022
#11