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Early this morning water service was restored after our day-long water outage in most of Chattanooga. Water is a necessity and without it life can be very challenging if not impossible. It’s good that basic things like cooking, laundry, brushing teeth and other things are possible again. Thanks to Tennessee American Water our water service utility for their hard work in getting things flowing again.
I am not sure what to write about it being Monday today. The blogging spirit is alive in me but the words aren’t flowing. Once I figure it out I will be sure to let you know.
Be kind, be good, be yourselves no matter what this Monday brings your way. While you are at it hold those closest to you closer today and every day. Tomorrow is always uncertain.
I live in the land of I don’t know.
You live in the land of I don’t know
We all live in the state of not knowing
I don’t know what my point here was…
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle…Plato
Sometimes in life it’s about forming alliances. Often it means having an individual game where it’s you against the world.
My parent’s recently moved into an independent living facility. They have a spacious 730 sq.ft. apartment with everything they need to live and also they take their meals in a dining room 3 times a day. Many of their needs are being met which is a relief to our family.
They are in their 70’s and a part of the Baby Boom generation. Every generation has its time in history where they shape the culture of the world. Everything from politics, religion, music, arts and more have been created by them as their legacy.
It got me to thinking that everyone ages and will find their way into some sort of care scenario whether it be a facility like my parents or in their home with a caregiver that comes by daily.
Just think about the conversations about ones personal history that will be had when one turns 70 or 80 or even 90. Who knows how long people will live as medical advances are made.
I can imagine people who were into hip hop and heavy metal in a facility talking about Jay Z to Metallica. Remember when Star Wars came out? Were you a gamer and if so how what was your favorite gaming platform. They will talk about who was better Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant or Lebron James. Can you imagine what tattoos will look like and guys rocking that earring they got when they were 16 at the mall. Remember malls. I believe Generation X will lead the way followed by Millennials and on down the timeline.
We will share stories about the wars we fought in. September 11th and how it changed our country. The presidential elections of 2000 and 2016. Where were you when your heard Michael Jackson died. Do we still want our MTV if it will be around then.
My friends every day you are getting older. Getting experienced and hopefully wiser. The key to everything is living and growing and storing up topics for conversations throughout your life. The memories can sustain you but future memories are there to be made.
I gotta believe the dining room will have taco Tuesday and gluten free this and that. Certainly.
Since today is my pay day this diagram is very accurate. You do spend more at first and have to put the brakes on at the end and hope your not eating ramen noodles at the end. We’ve all been there I would think.
I survived my very hectic Monday. Thanks for your concern. The good and bad news is that it’s just Tuesday. Have a great day my friends. Do good today in whatever you do. Love and peace.
