Tag Archives: old age

I Am Old

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Sheila Moss

I am old. I have fought the good fight for eternal youth, but sooner or later the clock catches up. My wrinkle cream no longer works except to moisturize my drying skin. My cosmetic surgery has begun to slide. Celebrities … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Rants | Tagged Arthritis, Elderly, Homebody, Long life, old age, Retired, Rocking chair, Silver roots, wrinkles | 2 Comments

Older than Dirt

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I’ve not checked the mirror, (We are not on speaking terms.) but I’m beginning to suspect that I’m getting old: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE OLDER THAN DIRT?*You can’t figure out the remote control or the automatic coffeemaker.*You … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged complaints, old age, problems of aging, senior citizens | 4 Comments

Afflicted by Arthur

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Sheila Moss

I used to think my mother-in-law was crazy when she talked about her friend, Arthur. But I was young and that was before I met him for myself. Arthur is quite the character. He loves to play pranks. He thinks … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Arthritis, Immune system, Inflammation, Joints, Medical, old age, Pain, Rheumatism | 2 Comments

Application to be a Senior Citizen

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Sheila Moss

NAME: Grumpy Ol’Phart ADDRESS: None of your business. Can’t be too careful these days. Someone is always trying to take advantage of old people. You can’t have my social security number or bank account number either. SEX: Of course, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Aging, old age, Older and Wiser, Over the hill, retirement, Sarcasm, School of Hard Knocks, Social Security | 2 Comments

Living to be 100

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Who wants to be 100? I’ve been doing some thinking this week about centenarians — people who live to be 100 or more. Often we associate old age with loss of health and vitality. Getting old is not for sissies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Uncategorized | Tagged 100 years old, Age, Aging, Centenarians, Elderly, old age, Old people, Secrets of Longevity | 9 Comments

I’m So Middle-aged That…

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m getting old, so what? My eyes are fuzzy and my roots are gray, but I’ve managed to survive and life should be all downhill from here. Remember, it will happen to all of us sometime, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Aging, Elderly, getting old, Golden years, Maturity, old age, Older and Wiser, Older woman, Over the hill, senior citizens, Symptoms of aging | 5 Comments

Old Stuff

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

When I looked in the mirror today, I seemed to be getting older and fatter. How can that be? After all, old age is something that happens to other people, not to me. The stiff joints and the aches, however, are … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Aging, Elderly, Growing old, Loss, Mature, Menopause, middle age, Not getting any younger, old age, Older and Wiser, Older woman, Past the prime, senior citizens, Wrinkled Skin | 7 Comments

Mid Life Crisis

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Middle age is when you first suspect your body of betrayal.. Middle age is when everyone else suddenly becomes younger. Middle age is when you refuse a senior discount because you’re not old enough. Middle age is when you’d rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Aging, Growing old, Life Passages, Mid-life crisis, middle age, Midlife, old age, Older woman, Senior | 16 Comments

I Know I’m Getting Older

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m getting older, so what? My eyes are fuzzy and my roots are gray, but I’ve managed to survive and life should be all downhill from here. Remember, it will happen to all of us sometime, … Continue reading →