Family & Relationships

AARP is a very comprehensive web site. Often times it is recommended for seniors to connect. I believe I am in Community right now. Think I went to front porch. Not sure. Can someone help me sort this all out. There is so much here to look at but I just want to get to the normal conversations between members. I am in "Our Front Porch" . Just saw that. Needs some help here 😀

Would love to hear others thoughts on this topic... I work full time as a nurse so I have a lot of social interaction there, but am not socially active with co-workers as very few are: 1. single and 2. over 50.  I live out in the country, alone. I do not have children.    And do many activities alone such as hiking, riding my motorcycle, camping.  I do not feel lonely,  but I worry that I am isolating myself and may regret not being more social as I age.  Particularly after I retire ( still 9 years away).I do have a few friends, but they don't live particularly close by, and I do make sure to get out with them 2 or 3 times a month.  I am not religious and joining a church isn't an option for me.  What are you other single folks doing?  Give me some advice!  Thanks. Jypsy Janet 

  Hi All,I'm wondering if anyone would like to start a penpal group and put pen to paper for snail mail letters. Of course, initially, it would be email, but I'm an advocate of handwritten letters and it would progress to that. I think letter writing on paper makes both the writer and receiver of the letter enjoy the experience. I'd love anyone's thoughts on the subject.

Hello!  Female, 62, single in Southern California.  Just want to put myself out there to meet new peeps and make a friend.  Thanks for stopping by.

 Looks I'll keep my dime.  The answer is Abbott & Costello for their comedy routine, "WHOSE ON FIRST".

 I'm finding it more and more difficult to know what I'm seeing on You Tube is real or AI. You experiencing the same? Joe 

Greetings:     Just retired, would like to find a pen pal.  I was a caregiver for seniors, would like to enjoy just some good laughter, funny stories and happy thoughts with a new friend. I was especially fond of the older ladies, once they decided they liked me. (No fooling them) I am an honest 67-year-old single Grandmother of 2. I live with my daughter and her family. Just think of myself as an American Lady with a sense of humor.    Nancy

 Couldn't find a sports forum.  Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame have no direct connection to baseball.   They weren't players, managers or coaches, umpires, or owners,  Can you think of who they might be? A shiny new dime for the first correct answer.  Joe

 Good morning, Porch People!!Hope everyone had a restful night.The coffee is brewed, the coffee is hot, and the coffee tastes perfect!When I got up this morning, I went to the bathroom and breathed on the mirror.I'm happy to report it fogged up, so I'm guessing it's going to be a good day. HAPPY NATIONAL FARM ANIMAL DAY!!Remember to pet a pig today.I'm here all day.Enjoy the day that God has given us!  Joe

Hi, I'm Joe.New guy on the block.HAPPY NATIONAL CHINESE ALMOND COOKIE DAY!!!

Hi, I’m Jason, though most know me as 'Bones'—a nickname I’ve carried since grade school. My journey hasn't been easy; after being adopted and later left to navigate the world on my own at 17, I’ve faced a long road of poverty and a recent eight-year prison sentence.Coming home, I’ve found a world that has changed in many ways, yet some things remain the same—specifically the lack of a real support system or true friends. Even my faith, which has always been my compass, feels like it’s hanging by a thread right now.To keep grounded, I lean into my passions: I'm an artist, a fan of car shows, and an avid mountain biker. I’m looking for genuine connection and someone to talk to as I start this next chapter. 

     Yesterday, I was sitting on my patio listening to a 24 year old phone message.   A cardinal was perched nearby scrutinizing me as I watched the sun rise….       And then a tiny smile edged across my face as I reflected that….all those years ago, not one soul called to make a final stock deal, not one soul called their boss to tell him that he was a jerk, not one soul called their neighbor to tell them to stop their dog from barking all night, not one soul called to tell a friend with opposing political views that they were insane, not one soul called a colleague to tell them that they stole an idea …. They all reached out to someone one final time to tell them that they were loved.     I realized that there are just so many precious fleeting moments that I need to recognize - and that I should somehow more proactively better my own tiny part of the world.      So I did.  Silly little gestures and

     If you haven’t already heard this version, please give it a try - preferably outdoors with your face tilted up to greet the sun! 🌞     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpofy_VJVug 

   

I wanted to help, so I cleaned out the boxes in our garage and put the boxes and 8 item on Offer Up. It read I cleaned my garage out and these items are free. One man took 4 items and 8 boxes. He'll sell them to help support his family.  An elderly couple who could hardly walk took 2 boxes and 4 items to supplement their retirement.The other 4 items when to ladies who could afford them.  Yes, I could have bartered, but I'm doing okay. It wasn't much, but at least it was something. My next project is sewing and knitting clothes for premature babies and mail them to the hospital in low income areas.  Clothes are expensive for the little one. I was asked to make some totally white for the families who suffered the lost of their little one.For those of us who have the time and left over matteral. There are patterns on-line for premature babies, or 18 inch dolly pattern will do. They need help, so if you have the time why not help. Take care. 

    I am truly welcoming Spring! 💐          

   Instead of enduring more distressing National and International news, I decided to search for some hopeful, optimistic news….    I found a story that brought a smile to my face.    Here it is:Maybe just a drop, but there is already a ripple……  And if anyone reading this thinks, “But this is just one guy, and there are millions more out there just like him! “, don’t forget the Starfish story.~~   Early one chilly morning, a man was walking along a beach when he noticed a young girl picking up starfish and throwing them back into the ocean. He paused and watched as she methodically bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and gently tossed it back into the waves.  When he asked her why she was doing this, she replied, “The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”  The man was puzzled and said, “But there are miles and miles of beach and thousands and thousands of starfish. You can’t possibly

Today is March 24th and it is:World Tuberculosis Day World Tuberculosis Day is a worldwide event that aims to raise public awareness about tuberculosis and the efforts made to prevent and treat this disease. This event is held on March 24 each year and is promoted by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO). March 24th marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch detected the cause of tuberculosis--the TB bacillus. This was a first step towards diagnosing and curing tuberculosis. World Tuberculosis Day can be traced back to 1982, when the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease launched World TB Day on March 24 that year, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Dr. Koch’s discovery.**********************************************I plan on posting interesting tidbits about each day/date of the calendar.  I hope others will add to it as well.  It can be related to any subject as long as it happened on or is correlated in

Hi you can call me Hubert G.I remember when I was in high school about 50 years ago. My horticulture teacher visited my house to help arrange my mother Violar plants and flowers in her yard. This was to help me with my grades in school. She agreed. Everything was going fine until the teacher wanted to move certain flowers. Mom said, "You'r not going to move this flower." When everything was over I got an excellent grade in his class. Mom said, "The yard do look better." She always try to be encouraging to her 12 children, 7 boys and 5 girls. Dad did too in his on way. He was a hard worker. He showed us how to work. We were a Sharecropper family during the 1930's to 1960's. We moved off the farm into our own house, that we had built by picking cotton to pay for it. (The house is still there today in Lynchburg, SC with the magnolia tree in the front yard)  We move off the farm in our own house. What a happy day! Dad wa

Hi everyone! I’m a dentist and really enjoy meeting new people. I love traveling, trying different cuisines, and chatting about life, work, or hobbies.I’m looking to make some meaningful connections and share experiences. Feel free to comment or send me a message—I’d love to meet new friends!

If you could start over again. What would you have done?

Hi, I am looking for snail mail pen pals, would anyone be interested in doing this? I am in my 70’s & enjoy sending along with receiving letters thru this type of communication. My interest are are quilting, a bit of crafting, and playing ukulele. Living in South Carolina 

Hello Everyone, I'm Chris by name, 67 years of age and a widower. It gets really lonely as a widower. I Will be happy to make some new connections here. Reach out if you are interested in making new friends. God bless!!! 

Are you estranged from a family member? Have you attempted to reconcile? Share your story and read what others have to say. Join the discussion by posting a reply below.

 I  just received a BAG full of groceries from AARP Virginia compliments of my LOA (local office of aging). Fell 12/6/25 on Black Ice at age 67. Fractured ankle in 2 places. Anyway, had NO idea this was happening!!! Nicole 🤗💛