American Retired Seniors

Yes – I am a Senior Citizen!

Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others.

However, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT the senior citizens who took:
The melody out of music
The pride out of appearance,The courtesy out of driving,
The romance out of love,The commitment out of marriage,
The responsibility out of parenthood,
The togetherness out of the family,
The learning out of education,The service out of patriotism,
The Golden Rule from rulers,The nativity scene out of cities,
The civility out of behavior,The refinement out of language,
The dedication out of employment,The prudence out of spending,
The ambition out of achievement,God out of government and school.
And we are certainly not the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others.

And we do understand the meaning of patriotism and remember those who fought and died for our country. Does anyone under the age of 50 know the words to the Star Spangled Banner?

Just look at the seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention, on Veterans Day and at out great country’s birthday each July.

YES I’M A SENIOR CITIZEN
I’m the life of the party…. even if it lasts until 8PM!
I’m very good at opening child-proof caps…. with a hammer!
I’m usually interested in going home… before I get to where I’m going!
I’m awake many hours before my body allows me to get up!
I’m smiling all the time because I can’t hear a thing you are saying!
I’m very good at telling stories, over and over and over and over!
I’m aware that people’s grandchildren are not as nearly as cute and mine!
I’m so scared for….. long term care, eye care, private care, dental care.

I’m not really grouchy, I just don’t like traffic, waiting, crowds, lawyers, loud music, unruly kids, Jenny Craig and automobile commercials; barking dogs, politicians and a few other things….I can’t seem to remember right now…..
I’m sure everything I can’t find is in a safe, secure place…somewhere.
I’m wrinkled, saggy and 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; I just can’t find the key to the storeroom!

Yes – I am an American SENIOR CITIZEN