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This is why I thought of this: TikToker raises over $230,000 for Uber driver  A stranger cared so much for another human being, he put his worries and concerns aside until he knew this person was safe and on the way to recovery! Well done, Sir, well done! #StaySafe

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Grant them peace and comfort during this time of stiff.  

Ageism is so entrenched, we do it to ourselves.It is harmful and we don't always see it or hear it.  It may be more deadly than cigarette smoking. I suggest that we work toward ridding our culture of the unnecessary need to identify and categorize folks by their age.  Instead of Senior Centers, let's have Community Centers; instead of discount based upon age let's set up time of day discounts ($5 movies before 5pm..for all); instead of senior housing multi-generational housing;   The artifical separation results in isolation, and misunderstandings.   Siloing is a relatively new behavior. In part born of the marketers to sell anti-aging products. I believe our country needs the older adults, and right now they are considered out of step and infirm, hardly worth listening to or including. Let's encourage our communities to be inclusive when setting up programs and events.  Let's be sure our information sources don't call our someones age neces

MORNING ROLL CALL FOR FEBUARY IS CLOSED!  

MORNING ROLL CALL OCTOBER DECEMBER 2021Good morning everyone on this FRIDAY morning October 1st, 2021.  

I Am So Old...(this is the theme) I remember during ballads at concerts people held up Bic lighters instead of smartphones.  (No politics!)   

Today I got a brochure from a large world cruise travel group - There were many different ones advertised but one struck my heart strings.  And yes, it does indicate CHANGE if you remember when. MAGNIFICENT MEKONG15 days - Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City If my husband were alive - I think we would just have to go.  

Today we lost, imho, the last American hero, yet no post on AARP? I'm curious about that. My opinion of him was he did what he thought was right for the United States. Other countries suffered, yes, but his loyalty to the US was apparent and valued by us. There were disparaging remarks toward him, but again, he was true to his nation! I will never appreciate disparagement of this American hero! Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, TRUE AMERICAN HERO! Fully vacinnated! RIP Colin Powell, my hero!  #Colin_Powell #StaySafe

 MORNING ROLL CALL July  September 2021CLOSEDUSE OCTOBER  DECEMBER 2021Good morning everyone on this FRIDAY morning July 2nd, 2021. 

On our trip in January 2011 to the San Diego Zoo birthday party I was able to add two new lighthouses to my list that I have visited.    Old Point Loma Lighthouse and outbuildings  At Old Point Loma Lighthouse the rain basin was the first time I have seen them use this type of water supply.  Given the high elevation there was not way to have a well or carry water up the very steep hill.  So they had this basin built to collect water for a cistern below it and a hand pump to draw the water from it.  Old Point Loma Lighthouse keeper' s kitchen.  Old Point Loma Lighthouse's view of tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument. This grand lighthouse was short lived as there were to many days that the area's fog blocked the view of the light from the ships that needed it to guide them. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse was taken out of service after only 36 years - as the heavy fog would often obscure the light.   So a

Any other Christmas lovers here who celebrate Christmas in July?

MORNING ROLL CALL APRIL - JUNE CLOSED    Good morning everyone on this THURSDAY morning APRIL 1, 2021.         

NPR 07/02/2021 - Wally Funk,  an 82-year-old woman who trained for NASA will go to space with Jeff Bezos  Wally Funk always wanted to go to space. In 1961, she graduated with high marks from the Mercury 13 program, a private initiative that trained women to be astronauts. Then it was canceled. And she was never accepted by NASA. But at the age of 82, she's going get her chance. Funk is joining Jeff Bezos on his trip to space. They're set to launch on July 20. And she says she can hardly wait.  She's Ready . . . . . Anybody else ready to take a ride of a lifetime???    She is quite amazing.

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Came across this ad from 1974 in American Home magazine.  I post it here because, why not?   Aren't Irma and Peter adorable?  And they're still with us, too — Irma's 107 and Peter just celebrated his 112th birthday!  Happy birthday, Pete! Naw, just kiddin'. I mean...I don't know that they're not with us. I certainly hope they are still with us. Though it does seem unlikely, doesn't it? $5 for three years of dues! Such a deal! As I've mentioned to a pal here on AARP, I've got a weird thing about old magazines. I love 'em! I pick 'em up whenever I find 'em!  You can see why. It's mostly the ads. They're usually more interesting than the articles.  As for our AARP full-page ad, even the copy for the ad features verbiage we probably wouldn't see today: "Poor people!" "Gentlemen!" Today, in 2021, there are still poor people! And gentlemen! I qualify for both categories! Shh! It also mentions Modern Maturity

Do you mow your own lawn?If no, who does?If yes, what type of equipment do you use?Stop by to read the comments and/or leave a comment.We luv hearing from you!

‎06-11-2021 12:58 PM"Welcome to Our Front PorchWelcome to the Our Front Porch forum, where there are very fun conversations happening. Take a coffee break, check in, and spend some quality time with other forum members. Please refrain from political discussions in this forum." Does anyone know what the above post is about???

Dads, what do you want to do on Father's Day?What is on your Wish List for gifts?

Welcome to the Our Front Porch forum, where there are very fun conversations happening. Take a coffee break, check in, and spend some quality time with other forum members. Please refrain from political discussions in this forum.

Edited from what I Tweeted at 05:05 of May 26, 2021: Sky: Crystal clear: 01:20 Incoming fog: 02:50 Moon gone: 03:20 Went in search of clear sky at 04:00 Found it in McLaren Park. So did another. We conversed as we enjoyed the spectacle that's still going on.

@DaveMcK , You're created a wonderful safe place for people to meet.  Thank you.  ---  Christine Rhyme For Dave"Our Front Porch", many crave."Fathered" by good man Dave.Since Jan. two thousand nine,forum's a great design.No drama, they all behave.  

I can't be the only one.  What's For Dinner? Sometimes that phrase hits me with dread. UUgghh! Just too  easy to get into a rut. Can't be the only one who struggles with creating simple, healthful meals some days.  Don't get me wrong, I love to cook and experiment, But need a few more go to meals.  Remarried one year ago.  He's awesome!  He's also a vegetarian.  I'm heading more to a plant-base eating plan too.  Could use a few more suggestions.  Smoothies are great, and breakfast is usually oatmeal with nuts, seeds and berries.  Would like to fill in a few more lunches and/or dinners with something new. Thank you in advance for any input.  Christine

This discussion was created on May 17, 2021.Anyone want to share their coffee cup(s) with us?We would luv to see pictures and maybe (no pressure) tell us why you bought your cup(s) or if they were a gift or something else. Maybe a prize?Stpp by to read the comments and/or leave a comment.We luv hearing from you! 

@DeahWA from The Girlfriend mentioned that yesterday was Limerick Day.  Thought it would be fun for the folks at Our Front Porch to post a favorite limerick, or create your own. Here's what I wrote: be kind, I know it's a little dorky, maybe even "cheesy."  Eat pizza for breakfast cold,crease it for lunch on a fold. For dinner if you desire,what would be proper attire? Pizza in pajamas, I'm sold. So, you just have to follow and AA   BB   A   rhyming theme.  Would love to see if we have any poets in our midst.    Christine