Well, my Medicare card arrived in the mail along with a very confusing booklet to read. Man, do my parents feel old now!
A couple of weeks ago I stepped on a crowded bus headed for the transit center on the campus of CSU so I could spend time at Morgan Library. Standing room only so I grabbed the overhead rail to hang on for the ride. A nice young man stood up and said, “Sir, would you like to sit down?” Without knowing or intending to, he made a d deep cut as I immediately felt old. I declined his offer. As I looked at these college students I realized I am 40 years older than almost everyone on the bus except the driver. And I’m still 20 years older than they were. The reality is that to them I am old and at their age I felt the same. When I look in the mirror I don’t see that. Perspective. And, that’s a good thing.
I’ve had a few days to reflect on my reaction and how I might react differently if faced with that again. If the passenger next to him is a hot 20 year old college girl, heck yes I’m going to take the offer. 🙂 When you think about it there are more perks for getting older besides senior bus passes or food discounts at IHOP.
6 Comments
Ruth Calkin
Just to let you know…I do Medicare counseling at the Aspen Club along with several others. If you need an overview of you choices under Medicare, call the Aspen Club and get a personal appointment…just sayin’. If you want to talk with me, I am in on Thursdays in the morning.
Monte Stevens
I may take you up on that.
Steve Skinner
I’ll be eligible for social security in a few weeks but I still needed to show my ID at Home Depot the other day when purchasing a can of spray paint.
Monte Stevens
You should be getting your card and reading material any time.
Tom Dills
That feather was quite a find, although the frost want hard to locate. Very nice!
I work with a bunch of late-20s to early-30s kids – same age as my own kids – and they are quite respectful. It’s kinda nice being the elder statesman, and I know what you mean about the advantages!
Cedric Canard
First, the photo is great. A real find Monte.
I only just tonight had a conversation with my 19yo about aging. He is lamenting about turning 20, poor dear. I didn’t tell him that there was no need to worry since you never feel older than 19 no matter what your age. He’ll figure that out for himself in good time 😉