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I found this interesting article on Ageism. It discusses that "while much of American society now considers it unacceptable to be openly sexist, racist or homophobic, "old people are still fair game."" I've never thought about getting old in this way, but it is definitely true. And the answer does not lie in trying to stay young. We have to change our way of thinking. Older people are not boring and stupid and indeed have a lot of wisdom to impart. Given some older people have to develop a tolerance for young people.
I worked for Hugs, Valerie some years in an old age home, and they were the most fascinating and vital people I ever got to know.
ReplyDeletea stream when starts its journey after melting ice is pure which technically means Empty has nothing to hide or deliver ,at this point if we take its water and give it to a plant that will make not much difference in the growth of plant but when it travels though the plains forests and mountains it obtains so much useful stuff which enrich it with lots of minerals ,now surely if we will water the plant with it,it will make a huge positive difference ,that is the difference between old and young age so i agree with Thomas Browne that Grow Eagerly
ReplyDeleteso beautifully said Baili.
DeleteFunny... I'm a senior, but I don't feel like it.
ReplyDeleteAgeism works both ways for sure
ReplyDeleteIt is true, though, in many ways. Sadly.
ReplyDeleteI think Baili said it beautifully,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photograph! I certainly hadn't considered ageism, we all get older (at least if we live full lives), so it seems that that would be an equalizer...
ReplyDeleteThe young shouldn't discriminate against the elderly and the elderly shouldn't discriminate against the young. There is greatness in all ages.
ReplyDeleteTotally! I even see it at my work with the young 20 somethings I work with. As it is, Bettie is 80 and one of my very best friends--30 years my senior. I love older people's stories. I'm getting plenty myself now too of course. hahahah
ReplyDeleteIt is also fair game to make fun of Christians and conservatives it seems.