Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Four

[bigbells]

Found this on the AVA FB page. Someone in Iowa gets it...
https://admin.iowaattorneygeneral.g..._Miller_statement_on_ecigar_160B8FDBC0869.pdf

I wish it was a tad less amazing for a politician to get it. That is remarkably well-written, concise and strong.

One of my former co-workers is a gifted comedian and singer who sings that song awesomely well... cracks everybody up every year.

Santa surely gets tired of milk and cookies, but even if he doesn't, it can't be that good for him to eat millions of chocolate chip cookies and drink millions of glasses of milk every Xmas eve. The crackers and tea will be a great change of pace.

 

[clnire]

To all that celebrate it - Merry Christmas!!!! And Russell, hope things look better soon.

 

[Flowersoul]

To all my Porcher peeps!
Hope your Christmas is filled with peace!

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[MattB101]

I publicly proclaim that any and all photos of my waning time on earth be shared if they demonstrate and highlight the love and devotion of my loved ones.

Do I want a pic posted illustrating my involuntary leakage... no! But, Matt's sharing is ever so much about love, tenderness and respect!!!

Was Gen. Eisenhower wrong for allowing the Jewish holocaust victims photos be published? Ummm...?

Are the ads showing a smoking former cheerleader wither and die before our eyes on TV PSAs cruel? No, she wanted to warn and awaken the rest of us. Ummm...

I don't want to die, but it will happen. My dignity will be a non-issue if I'm in Doree's mom's situation. If I fall over without their ordeal, I and my family will have another blessing to be thankful for, regardless of circumstances!

BTW, I do have a DNR with only a couple of stringent caveats. Patty and my daughters know well my wishes...


Doree and Matt,
You may not have any idea how much your photo impacted my day. But, so help me, it was beautiful and touching!

Thank you my friend, you have understood exactly why I chose to share it. Merry Christmas to all

 

[MattB101]

Well i guess it was my turn, kids took me to see the new star wars movie, and on the way out of the theater i stepped off the curb and hit the pavement. Hurt both wrists from catching my fall, right cheek and eye hit, so bruised and road rashed, but nothing broken (that i know of) and im ok.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

Jeez I'm glad that you are OK. Getting old is a bit... ain't it!?

 

[MattB101]

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[Janet H]

Matt, I'm sure Doree will be so happy in years to come that she was able to spend time and help her mother. This is a very special Christmas and it's wonderful that you will be able to spend it near her.

Well i guess it was my turn, kids took me to see the new star wars movie, and on the way out of the theater i stepped off the curb and hit the pavement. Hurt both wrists from catching my fall, right cheek and eye hit, so bruised and road rashed, but nothing broken (that i know of) and im ok.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

Oh no! Thank heavens you didn't break anything. Now you'll have to make up a good story to explain the black eye.

 

[MattB101]

I'll be back in a while, gotta take care of family Christmas first. Turning momma's coffee pot on shortly.

 

[MattB101]

it's supposed to be 85 here tomorrow...


And - it will be a Full Moon !

Got up this morning at 6 AM and it was already 77°. Gonna be a scorcher here in South Florida.

 

[Semiretired]

When my daughter was young - her friends in school told her that there was no such thing as Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and all the other little things that add a touch of excitement to a child's life. They told her that only dumb kids believe in those things.

Well, she asked me about it and admitted she had caught me putting extra presents under the tree the year before late at night and kind of knew and one time when I was putting a silver dollar under her pillow I had woken her up, but she pretended to still be asleep because she still wanted the dollar...

But, what she wanted to know was how long was she supposed to believe.

I told her you believe as long as you want to believe, because once you stop believing then you will lose that little bit of magic (excitement) that comes from believing. The thrill that comes from seeing Santa or rushing out to see what Santa had brought. The clutching thrill you had when you found that old tooth replaced with something shiny under your pillow. The jumping joy and excitement from finding the most eggs during the hunt... All a touch of magic.

This is getting a little long so I am going to cut this short with this...

I am 59 years old and I still get a small thrill from seeing Santa in the mall or watching the kids in line. I still volunteer for coloring the eggs for the hunt and I am a very good hider.

To this day, I still want to share in the thrills that I had when I was a small child with whoever I can... I still believe and I want others to still believe.

Sometimes and I mean just sometimes I wonder why I bother, then I see the small smiles, the excitement the kids have and the warmth coming from the people around the kids and I know why...

So, I have just one thing to say to all. If you are feeling down today - find a child (call one on the phone) and say Merry Christmas to them or ask them what Santa brought them. Their energy might and I do say - just might restore a little bit in you today and you may also remember and retain the joys you used to once enjoy...

Merry Christmas...

 

[Janet H]

Good morning everyone! Merry Christmas!!! Looks like Santa found his way here again this year. Our little guy hasn't figured out what's going on yet, but I'm sure it won't take long.

May the peace and blessings of the season be with you all!

 

[3mg Meniere]

I know "The Rat" has been missing lately but all is going very well and I can't remember when I've been this darn happy. Hope everyone has a wonderful day doing whatever it is you want to do, with whoever you want to do it with, while eating whatever you want to eat. And think about me while you are at it because the only thing I have sweet to eat is a $47.00 fruitcake that is missing. . . the fruit. (guess they thought I was more nutty) Not to mention I drove 120 miles to get it. Which proves it!
Fa la la la la, la la la la

So glad to see your post. I was worried.

To all my friends here!

 

[MattB101]

When my daughter was young - her friends in school told her that there was no such thing as Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and all the other little things that add a touch of excitement to a child's life. They told her that only dumb kids believe in those things.

Well, she asked me about it and admitted she had caught me putting extra presents under the tree the year before late at night and kind of knew and one time when I was putting a silver dollar under her pillow I had woken her up, but she pretended to still be asleep because she still wanted the dollar...

But, what she wanted to know was how long was she supposed to believe.

I told her you believe as long as you want to believe, because once you stop believing then you will lose that little bit of magic (excitement) that comes from believing. The thrill that comes from seeing Santa or rushing out to see what Santa had brought. The clutching thrill you had when you found that old tooth replaced with something shiny under your pillow. The jumping joy and excitement from finding the most eggs during the hunt... All a touch of magic.

This is getting a little long so I am going to cut this short with this...

I am 59 years old and I still get a small thrill from seeing Santa in the mall or watching the kids in line. I still volunteer for coloring the eggs for the hunt and I am a very good hider.

To this day, I still want to share in the thrills that I had when I was a small child with whoever I can... I still believe and I want others to still believe.

Sometimes and I mean just sometimes I wonder why I bother, then I see the small smiles, the excitement the kids have and the warmth coming from the people around the kids and I know why...

So, I have just one thing to say to all. If you are feeling down today - find a child (call one on the phone) and say Merry Christmas to them or ask them what Santa brought them. Their energy might and I do say - just might restore a little bit in you today and you may also remember and retain the joys you used to once enjoy...

Merry Christmas...

And a Very Merry Christmas to you. The small glimpses that you show occasionally of your caring heart make me proud to call you my friend. I hope you and your have a very Happy New Year as well.

 

[MattB101]

A little humor for Christmas morning..
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[MattB101]

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[Ken_A]

My christmas cheer has been severely stomped this year, sorry. Threat to job, falling on my face, not the best of years

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

Only a threat, not lost yet? Just remember that 80% of people laid off who find new jobs love them better than the ones they left.
Better also to fall on your face and survive than the alternative.
My Grand-niece snuck out to be with her boyfriend this week. Breaks in his truck locked up. She was NOT wearing a seatbelt. Glass in face and chin and neck. She could have been disabled or even dead. I'm so glad she is OK and focus on that.

Take a bit of time today to think of at least 10 things to be thankful. I bet you can.

 

[MattB101]

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[Semiretired]

Great Toons Matt - Thanks...

 

[MattB101]

Only a threat, not lost yet? Just remember that 80% of people laid off who find new jobs love them better than the ones they left.
Better also to fall on your face and survive than the alternative.
My Grand-niece snuck out to be with her boyfriend this week. Breaks in his truck locked up. She was NOT wearing a seatbelt. Glass in face and chin and neck. She could have been disabled or even dead. I'm so glad she is OK and focus on that.

Take a bit of time today to think of at least 10 things to be thankful. I bet you can.

I am glad that she is OK. A painful lesson learned I imagine. They put seat belts in for a reason. Merry Christmas Ken.

 

[Iffy]

To all our Poarchers...

May you and yours enjoy a Blessed Christmas!​