I am not proud to admit that old people make me uncomfortable. Having to spend time with someone so out-of-touch with our modern world and rapidly hurtling toward death makes me both anxious and a bit sad. As I get older, though, I have realized the importance of connecting with people who have valuable lessons to teach us if we’re willing to put in some time to sift through some minor banalities.
I recently spent a few days with both of my grandmothers, who are alive and healthy but approaching their late 80s. Not knowing how much longer they will be around, I made it a point to ask them as many questions as possible about their lives — their upbringing , jobs, loved ones, and most vivid memories. Here are a few things that struck me about our conversations:
1. They value life’s small pleasures
The highlight of the day for one of my grandmothers is getting to walk to the mailbox and then sort through her junk mail. As I watched her contentedly tear apart envelopes, I thought of my frustration when my smartphone wouldn’t boot up in under 30 seconds and felt small. I have the word in my pocket. I have friends, my health and limitless possibility ahead of me. Yet she gets as much glee from feeding the dog as I do in getting a job promotion, banging a new girl, or traveling to a foreign country. Watching her enjoyment of daily chores gives me yet another reason to unplug and appreciate these subtle moments.
2. They enjoy the few meaningful friendships in their lives
At such an advanced age, most of the people they care about are either dying or long dead. Octogenarians live lonely lives. Just seeing their neighbor in the old folk’s home or at the bingo hall makes their day immeasurably better. Often when I’m out with friends my inner introvert implores me to retreat to my apartment and read books or articles on the internet. Watching my grandmothers reminded me that the internet will always be there, but my friends won’t.
3. They are conscious of how fast it all goes
It’s the ultimate cliche that life is short, but seeing 80 years’ worth of living replayed in stories over just a couple of hours highlights this point in a way I thought impossible. My grandmothers both spoke about childhood during the depression and how different today’s world is, and how massive changes have occurred almost in the blink of an eye. Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. No matter their religious leanings, old people grow to lament the things that they didn’t get to do and only all too late see the big picture of how to appreciate the power of youth.
It is a stupid cliche to say “live every day as if it’s your last,” because that would prevent you from building a foundation for a long and contented life. Spending time with my relatives has helped me a develop a more appropriate credo: “Live every day how you would like to remember yourself when you grow old.” It will happen before you realize.
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well said, Black Knight. Many men are good with women and can get laid a lot, but not many of them have such a mature and insightful view on life. After all, the purpose here at ROK is to fullfil self betterment no?
well said, Black Knight. Many men are good with women and can get laid a lot, but not many of them have such a mature and insightful view on life. After all, the purpose here at ROK is to fullfil self betterment no?
well said, Black Knight. Many men are good with women and can get laid a lot, but not many of them have such a mature and insightful view on life. After all, the purpose here at ROK is to fullfil self betterment no?
well said, Black Knight. Many men are good with women and can get laid a lot, but not many of them have such a mature and insightful view on life. After all, the purpose here at ROK is to fullfil self betterment no?
well said, Black Knight. Many men are good with women and can get laid a lot, but not many of them have such a mature and insightful view on life. After all, the purpose here at ROK is to fullfil self betterment no?
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
I like point 3. I can’t imagine a more miserable fate than being 80 years old and knowing I didn’t take advantage of great opportunities life threw at me. I look back on my military days living in sunny beautiful San Diego, and wonder why the hell I spent so much time in the barracks playing Halo.
It sounds like your Nana wishes she had spent more time on the cocka carousel.
I would love to still have parents let alone grandparents
You can learn a lot from wise old men. Pick a good example because just growing old does not make a man wise.
One of my grand fathers was the truest form of alpha that ever walked the earth. He was a tomcat until he died at 80. Men got out of his way and women threw themselves at him.
It was strange to see 28 yr old women get giggly and moist in the presence of an old man but I’ve witnessed it with my own eyes.
QUOTE: “It was strange to see 28 yr old women get giggly and moist in the presence of an old man but I’ve witnessed it with my own eyes.”
Something we all strive to be !
He once asked/told a woman 40 years younger than him to ice down some beer in cooler and he would pick her up and ride around with her and drink the beer. She did and he did. He didn’t even buy the beer.
“It was strange to see 28 yr old women get giggly and moist in the presence of an old man but I’ve witnessed it with my own eyes”
Was he goodlooking and tall and famous and rich ?
there’s way too much credence placed on celebrity these days…. as our good friend Kayne and his used up pornstar gossip baby momma clearly demonstrates….. a man can have class, style and savoir faire without being hunted by paparazzi or owning a fortune 500 company…
He was a small time farmer with some cattle. He drove plain jane chevy work trucks and had dentures. About 5’9″ and not fat.
To be honest he was a good looking man.
Most importantly he just had “it”.
http://s14.postimg.org/rk2c08bhd/this_is_your_problem.jpg
Love this picture!
Love this picture!
Lol, nice. Realistic, and to the point.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
I’ve actually seen a few comments from the younger generations say something along the lines of, “Well, that old hateful/stereotyping/homophobic/religious/racist generation will die out soon” or “I can’t wait until the older generation dies off, there will be less hate in the world and we won’t have to deal with them anymore”. Absolutely disgusting. The older men fought and died for everyone’s freedom and that’s what they get? Sickening.
I’ve actually seen a few comments from the younger generations say something along the lines of, “Well, that old hateful/stereotyping/homophobic/religious/racist generation will die out soon” or “I can’t wait until the older generation dies off, there will be less hate in the world and we won’t have to deal with them anymore”. Absolutely disgusting. The older men fought and died for everyone’s freedom and that’s what they get? Sickening.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
QUOTE: “Despite her devout Catholicism, one of my grandmothers advised me to “stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life. ”
Even though your grandmother is out of the loop of today’s society, she is all too aware of how ugly things have become in America today, and with the above advise that she gave you, it’s obvious she is looking out for your best interest.
American society has tended to always focus on youth, and that is becoming an extreme case today with what we have become with our communication media driven environment we now live in. Fragmentation of the family is at many levels today, and especially creating the gap between grandchildren and grandparents.
But despite whatever happens down the road and how Uhmmm… *cough.. hack…cough* “progressive” society becomes there will still always be lessons and sage advice that will transcend the generations and technology.
it is kinda sad how most will overlook the older generation.
I find myself desensitised by the information age and somewhat envy older generations for possessing the ability to enjoy the nuances of everyday life.
I try wherever possible to detach, and it genuinely improves my game as I place more emphasis on the quality of conversation and speech.
There is nothing wrong with playing video games, surfing the net, listening to trance, techno and death/black metal. Just make sure first you have an extremely large and workable vocabulary and the ability to speak with anybody, even in front of crowds, with articulation, eloquence, confidence and grace. Be sure you have a solid background in history and geography. Understand the basics of finance and different political systems. After that, party on bro.
Best advice I ever got from a man of 92- work out, be kind , take care of your teeth.
“Stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life.” Best advice on here. I recently hit forty. My thirties, in particular, could have been scripted by ROK. It goes by in the blink of an eye. Cherish every moment.
“Stay unattached” (her words) as long as possible, travel a lot ,and enjoy my life.” Best advice on here. I recently hit forty. My thirties, in particular, could have been scripted by ROK. It goes by in the blink of an eye. Cherish every moment.
I’ve always felt old folks were the wisest folk.
Great points.
And yet poignant, incredibly insightful posts that aren’t about gender like this one don’t even get mentioned when others bring up ROK. A shame.
Interesting topic, great read. My grandparents on one of my parent’s side have passed on before I was born.
I’ve made several attempts to ask my grandmother about her life, and about my (now-deceased) grandfather’s life (her late husband) – specifically about World War 2, which he fought in. No matter what, it’s the same pattern – talks about herself, then criticizes her deceased husband (my grandfather), about things like how he didn’t finish installing the very top part of the cabinets before he died, even though he was in his late 80’s when he passed & the rest of the house was in perfect shape. I can’t even get a word or question in – and if I do I’m “interrupting” – before she starts talking about something irrelevant (like her favourite relative or some recent insignificant event).
It pains me to talk to her because of her constant criticism of my grandfather, and that’s not including her blatant favouritism towards certain relatives (complete with condescending remarks and negative comparisons towards my mother, my siblings and me). The thing is, my grandfather treated her/provided for her very well, always did what he could to make her happy, even built their house – and was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. As he was a soft-spoken man, and did not like talking about the war, there were very few times he mentioned about historical events. He once told me about his high school (which was torn down years ago). At least I have those few moments to cherish and hold dear…Silly me, I thought I could at least connect with my only remaining grandmother by talking with her about her many years of experience…
Ironically, today is the anniversary of my grandfather’s passing. From the time his Alzheimer’s took over, until his death, he was treated like an annoyance to be dealt with swiftly, by his wife and 2 of his daughters (who were in complete control of where he stayed and what type of care he received, despite objections). He was sent to an elderly-care place and was neglected/starved so much that the next time I saw him, I could barely recognize him. During his time in the hospital, one of his daughters (arrogant know-it-all) was standing right near him and remarked (pretending to talk about something else), “Why doesn’t he just die already”, and the other daughter (alcoholic adulterer) had the “I KEEL YOU” video on her laptop right beside him (would not stop laughing). Turns out, hearing is one of the last senses to go, as I later researched…His funeral/burial arrangement was not prepared the way he would have wanted it. My grandmother is known as the very self-absorbed type of person, and everyone always caters to her every whim (she immigrated as a young child and is very, very nationalistic – even put her national symbol on her late husband’s grave stone even though he’s not of the same nation). One time she openly stated that she would prefer it if my parents, siblings and I stayed over with her, instead of going to put flowers at my grandfather’s grave and then coming back – saying, “Oh, but you can do that tomorrow”. I’ve never wanted to tell her to F.O. in all my life, but that would have been a fitting response at that time. She didn’t even put a grave stone for my grandfather until several months later. That only happened because my parents, siblings and I kept insisting that she did (there was grass growing over it and we had to guess where it was). Money was not the issue as she would often brag that she’s “very well-off”, when we were not doing well financially.
Sadly, she is the only grandparent I have left.
I apologize if this post was long, but I wanted to illustrate a point. If your grandmother is not a sociopathic narcissistic c-word like mine is (and is willing to share her experiences), be very, very grateful.
Lesson 4: don’t let your balls dunk in the toilet when you take a crap.