A spread for the middle aged
Discussion
Now I'm in my late middle age, very late, I've gone through that period when my teenaged kids didn't talk to me but I found it difficult to shut up the satnav. I was wondering if anyone might find a use for a thread where those belittled by youngsters, those same ones who, if they haven't had an accident in their car that week, think it must be Tuesday, can demonstrate our superiority. We are the safest drivers on the road. We have that invaluable skill that can only be gained by experience. You know, experience.
I see in WH Smith magazines that are written in short words and have 'for Seniors' in the title, such as Windows 10 for . . . . By the time I get home, there will be emails from my kids asking if I could look at their laptop 'cause it's gone funny. We, whose first computer was a ZX80, who can programme a Spectrum, can use CLR without panicking, and know when it should be its and when it's is required, are demeaned. I mean, what's the problems with apostrophes? They're simple enough for us 'seniors'.
Shared experiences of the horrors of having an effective brain and being talked down to, just because we can't remember the name of someone we knew 15 years ago. Not too much moaning, but more of how great it is to be our age. A bit of moaning is acceptable.
I'm in the process of reading a book on the brain by Cathy Davidson. It seems that, while our reaction times slow to an extent, we can, and often do in certain circumstances, outperform 25-year-olds.
We need to start it quickly, given Coronavirus.
I see in WH Smith magazines that are written in short words and have 'for Seniors' in the title, such as Windows 10 for . . . . By the time I get home, there will be emails from my kids asking if I could look at their laptop 'cause it's gone funny. We, whose first computer was a ZX80, who can programme a Spectrum, can use CLR without panicking, and know when it should be its and when it's is required, are demeaned. I mean, what's the problems with apostrophes? They're simple enough for us 'seniors'.
Shared experiences of the horrors of having an effective brain and being talked down to, just because we can't remember the name of someone we knew 15 years ago. Not too much moaning, but more of how great it is to be our age. A bit of moaning is acceptable.
I'm in the process of reading a book on the brain by Cathy Davidson. It seems that, while our reaction times slow to an extent, we can, and often do in certain circumstances, outperform 25-year-olds.
We need to start it quickly, given Coronavirus.
Derek Smith said:
Shared experiences of the horrors of having an effective brain and being talked down to
Otherwise know these days as an 'expert'.As to the theme of your post... I am regularly berated by my family for enjoying programmes like Great British Railway Journeys or that Mortimer and Whitehouse Fishing programme..... "you're such a Dad!" Yet as I type, my OH is crocheting a doll and my daughter (24) is knitting something or other. It's like a day care day room in our lounge.
CubanPete said:
Eric Mc said:
I repeat out loud "I'm not old" twenty times before 7.30 am every day.
After which I have to lie down for a rest.
And stop to have a pee in the middle. Twice, as you can't remember why you got up the first time. After which I have to lie down for a rest.
Only problem is, I don't wake up until 7!
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