Yes I’m A Senior Citizen!

Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable and deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it is NOT the senior citizens who took . . .

melody out of music;
pride out of appearance;
courtesy out of driving;
romance out of love;
commitment out of marriage;
responsibility out of parenthood;
togetherness out of the family;
learning out of education;
service out of patriotism
the Golden Rule from rulers;
the Nativity scene out of public places in cities and towns;
civility out of behavior;
refinement out of language;
dedication out of employment,
prudence out of spending,
ambition out of achievement; or
God out of government and school.

And senior citizens certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others!

We do understand the meaning of patriotism and those who have fought and died for our country. Does anyone under the age of 50 know the lyrics to "The Star Spangled Banner"? How about the last verse of "My Country 'tis of Thee"?

"Our father's God to thee, Author of liberty, to Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light. Protect us by Thy might, Great God our King."

Just look at the Seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention with their hand over their hearts.

YES, I'M A SENIOR!

I'm the life of the party …
even if it lasts until 8 p.m.

I'm very good at opening childproof caps …
with a hammer.

I'm awake many hours before my body
allows me to get up.

I'm smiling because I can't hear a thing you're saying.

I'm sure everything I can't find is in a
safe secure place, somewhere.

I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy …
and that's just my left leg.

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

I'm a walking storeroom of facts
but I've just lost the key to the storeroom door.

Yes, I'm a SENIOR and I think
I am having the time of my life!

Now if I could only remember who sent this to me,
I would send it back to them.

While we're at it,
why don't you send this to many more, too?

Spread the laughter. Share the cheer.
Let's be happy while we're here.

Author Unknown