Words I wasn’t expecting to hear today

“Would you like the senior discount?”
No, Miss, it’s a little early for that.
Heavens. Either the 55-and-up set is looking good these days, or I’m really decrepit for 45.

6 comments

  1. I can relate – but both ways. I tend to look pretty disheveled when working on weekend projects. With gray hair and acne, it’s hard to guess my age.
    A few years ago (bad acne day), I was asked for ID for purchasing beer.
    A few months ago (hair pulled back showing a lot of gray – good acne day) with little sleep under me all week, I went to a mall and took a survey (I’m usually good at avoiding them, but my defenses were down).
    The person taking the survey automatically marked my age between 45-55. I corrected her.
    I’m 38.

  2. I’ll turn 40 on the next feast of St. John the Evangelist. Yesterday at the Bronco game I got carded TWICE by the same fellow. My hair is mostly gray and white, as is my beard. Oy.

  3. RC
    Used to be that gray hair and a wrinkle here and there was a sign of wisdom, experience, and one due a certain respect. Nowadays, it’s only good for a discount at the movies.
    I miss the old days.

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