October 1st

Today is International Coffee Day.
On my caffeine restrictive, stomach issues, diet,
I'm not supposed to have any caffeine,
but, in honor of the day,
I'll celebrate with a small cup.
Its also National Hair Day.....
Well, that ship has sailed. Nothing much to be done there.
Oh, hey! Here's a day I can celebrate!
International Day of Older Persons!
Not sure of how to celebrate it though...
According to United Nations, back in 1990,
The good people in the General Assembly, decided to note
the achievements of seniors in their respective societies.
They felt that the valuable contributions of the aging,
to society are often overlooked.
According to their research, by the year 2030,
(in my head I sang... In the year 2525!)
the worldwide elderly population will increase to over 56%.
That's about 20%. Births are down and people live longer.
They decided to name today "UNIDOP" or,
United Nations International Day of Older Persons.
Just between us... I don't care for the acronym.
Sounds weird.
I wasn't consulted, so.......

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The CEO and I checked out a new breakfast buffet on Sunday.
(old people like buffets)

The food was good.

No, we didn't get a Mimosa or Bloody Mary.

It was a nice way to spend a rainy morning.

Typical breakfast fare, but they had pain perdu.

If you don't remember, its also known as Lost Bread

or just French toast made with French bread!

It was very tasty!

They even had seafood gumbo, catfish and red beans & rice!

Only in New Orleans.....

I recommend it.

There's also a neat little hole in the wall place on

West Napoleon called Daisy Duke's.

They serve a mean breakfast.

Fast and cheap.

Also recommended.

 

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Speaking of oldsters,

My favorite person is Betty White.

A quick wit still in her 90's.

I've been watching reruns of The Golden Girls.

Although the scenery of their home is outdated, the show

content certainly isn't.

Between the four of them,

they embody the quintessential

"aging gracefully woman".

Yeah, it has some predictable goofy one liners,

but,

you instantly know that even with the put downs,

they love each other.

From Rose's innocent brilliance, Blanche's Southern Belle conceit,

Dorothy's weary daughter/caretaker role and Sophia's mischief,

it all works.

They hit the television mother lode where few other shows went.

My favorite is the interaction between Dorothy and Sophia,

and Dorothy's quick witted lines.

Shady Pines, Ma!

 

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(my artsy picture of Lucy as a baby)

 

The chicken girls still aren't laying to capacity.

I have 4 eggs in the 'fridge.

4!

and that's from the last week!

Yesterday, we had a production meeting,

and I'm sorry to say that it wasn't well received.

Henny and Pepper didn't attend.

Hazel left before refreshments were served,

only to scurry back when the rumor that

dried worms and melon bits were on the menu.

I simply asked for fowl cooperation.

I also hinted that they'd be a raise in "pay"

for the girl whose output increased.

The girls that came to the meeting,

listened raptly.

Made me feel important.

(although, shortly after, I noticed them in a

huddle softly clucking and looking my way,

pointing at me with their wings and laughing!)

Probably planning how to increase the production.

Yeah, right.

While on an internet site that I often peruse,

Mother Earth News,

They suggested getting a small pumpkin for the hens

as a treat and a good way to get the needed vitamins and minerals

lacking in a late summer, early fall diet.

The insects aren't as plentiful as earlier.

That'll be my secret weapon.

Y'all lay eggs and I'll supply the pumpkin.

Deal?

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On aging....
You know, there's a lot to be thankful for
and a lot that I take for granted,
I just have to look for it.
For example,
right now, I'm sitting here
typing (hunting and pecking),
and thinking how nice it is that
at least, my wrinkles don't hurt.