tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post4362130816039132612..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: WE ARE BETTER THAN THISArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-88341429553768642642021-02-28T20:09:38.872-06:002021-02-28T20:09:38.872-06:00It all outrageous. I'm still waiting for my fi...It all outrageous. I'm still waiting for my first shot at eighty.:(troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-10748276801666008492021-02-28T15:47:08.103-06:002021-02-28T15:47:08.103-06:00We heard about that Seattle woman even here in Haw...We heard about that Seattle woman even here in Hawaii. It absolutely blows you away that she was able to do this. <br />As for that poor homeless man... What can I say? I'm surprised the homeless shelters don't allow any pets. It's rather frightening to hear the stories of the thoughtlessness that is found too often in our country right now.<br />And... of course, I'm seeing the horrible violence against all Asian Americans now. It's scary. I'm just glad I live in Hawaii and wish my children did too. (I'm sorry I'm posting this twice. I just saw an error message.)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-21609156429488658242021-02-25T19:08:07.153-06:002021-02-25T19:08:07.153-06:00Oh Patti ... I pray that we are better than so man...Oh Patti ... I pray that we are better than so many people that we see today. All I have to do is look at how Trump has/is completely ruining the GOP. I have never believed in their basic philosophy but have had a regard for many in their ranks. Now the major part of the party does nothing but lie and run scared. We have got to get some decency back in our country ... Biden is a start but we all have to be part of a change for the better. Goldendaze-Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823572794470671309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-16866315161041677122021-02-25T13:48:36.896-06:002021-02-25T13:48:36.896-06:00Joared,
She would look good for 65:) She obviously...Joared,<br />She would look good for 65:) She obviously has taken care of her self and remained in great shape for her age. <br />That poor man and his sweet dog really touched me. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-18204758687865762022021-02-25T13:46:05.159-06:002021-02-25T13:46:05.159-06:00Terri,
That sweet, but sad face sure touched me. M...Terri,<br />That sweet, but sad face sure touched me. Maybe this will get people thinking and change the rules.<br />I know, I actually turned on the A/C for a bit last night to cool the house down for sleeping. You are right--crazy weather.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-51620489270310262082021-02-25T13:43:45.715-06:002021-02-25T13:43:45.715-06:00Barb,
Sorry about that. Think I fixed the doggy li...Barb,<br />Sorry about that. Think I fixed the doggy link. <br />Duh! You know I never gave Covid a thought and that could have kept her from asking. She really is an amazing women. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-11038524787155785402021-02-25T13:41:13.268-06:002021-02-25T13:41:13.268-06:00Linda,
I really think most of us are better than t...Linda,<br />I really think most of us are better than that. I know you have done more than your share giving back. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-39019430766753942532021-02-25T01:19:32.622-06:002021-02-25T01:19:32.622-06:00That woman really does look good for ninety.
Th...That woman really does look good for ninety. <br /><br />That is a shame about that homeless man and his dog. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-13990449228903773022021-02-24T21:02:35.705-06:002021-02-24T21:02:35.705-06:00Oh Patty, that is just so sad about the man & ...Oh Patty, that is just so sad about the man & his dog! I don't understand why pets aren't allowed in warming centers. Wowed by the 90 year old woman walking three miles to get her shot. can you believe it was in the 70's today? This weather is just crazy. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-56183351594287200472021-02-24T15:26:15.413-06:002021-02-24T15:26:15.413-06:00I like stories about determination and that lady s...I like stories about determination and that lady sure had it! I often walk 6 miles in snow, but I'm only 76, not 90. She actually might not have wanted a ride from a stranger since she has probably been isolating. I like what her daughter said,"She’s someone who looks for solutions, not problems." I couldn't open the doggy link, but that sure is a sweet, melancholy face. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-80782784773147165032021-02-24T14:38:19.321-06:002021-02-24T14:38:19.321-06:00My guess is that most of us are better than this, ...My guess is that most of us are better than this, but the media will pick up the stories that attract attention. Let's just keep doing what we're doing, being better than this.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-62862924166330236252021-02-24T14:27:02.968-06:002021-02-24T14:27:02.968-06:00Dee,
Glad you read those stories. Wasn't that ...Dee,<br />Glad you read those stories. Wasn't that lady awesome. I couldn't have done that and I am 10 years younger than she. What a woman. The Burris story really broke my heart. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47375111704408007812021-02-24T14:24:52.323-06:002021-02-24T14:24:52.323-06:00Djan,
You are the first person I thought of when ...Djan,<br /> You are the first person I thought of when I read her story. I could just see Djan doing the same thing with no hesitation. You go girl.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-25704015147816053842021-02-24T14:23:03.242-06:002021-02-24T14:23:03.242-06:00Betsy,
Glad you didn't come to Mt. Nebo last w...Betsy,<br />Glad you didn't come to Mt. Nebo last week. It was ugly here. <br />Know what you mean. That is why I watch ABC news for they end each newscast with a feel good story. We need those. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-60530546149639667222021-02-24T14:21:10.546-06:002021-02-24T14:21:10.546-06:00Annie,
Thank you. That story absolutely warmed my ...Annie,<br />Thank you. That story absolutely warmed my heart. Yep, there are some super nice folks out there and thankfully you have one close by.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-84058926168010992312021-02-24T11:09:39.069-06:002021-02-24T11:09:39.069-06:00Dear Patti, thank you for posting links to both st...Dear Patti, thank you for posting links to both stories. I read them both and felt such sadness for Burris and such awe at the daughter's explanation of her mom's intrepid walk to get the shot. All this surely puts my piddly woes in perspective. Thanks so much for sharing. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-45235302012137015912021-02-24T07:40:16.680-06:002021-02-24T07:40:16.680-06:00I will have to go read about the 90 yo woman who I...I will have to go read about the 90 yo woman who I hope will be ME when I get to that age. Makes me feeling bad about getting close to 80 look up to her. And that poor man and his dog. I hadn't heard that sad story.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-57334936340982399572021-02-23T12:46:49.677-06:002021-02-23T12:46:49.677-06:00Sad stories --but for every sad story here in our ...Sad stories --but for every sad story here in our country, there's a HAPPY and CARING one. BUT---our negative media seldom reports the good stories... Just this week I did read about someone rescuing a horse stuck in the frigid waters in TX.... Heroic act for that man to go into the water himself --but the horse was rescued... I read about these stories a lot --but seldom on NBC, CBS or ABC --and especially not on cable news... Mostly ALL negative stuff on there. That in itself is DEPRESSING...<br /><br />Hope you are well --and got through that horrible icy/snowy week last week. We were supposed to be at Mt. Nebo last week but of course, had to cancel... <br /><br />Hugs,<br />Betsy Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-40740267422382202352021-02-23T09:09:57.372-06:002021-02-23T09:09:57.372-06:00I have lived in this area for 15 years so I am sti...I have lived in this area for 15 years so I am still a newcomer. This snow has been horrible and I cannot get out and shovel it because of my heart. I have wondered since Ron died if anyone would ever offer to help me. This week a neighbor came up and shoveled me a walk to the barn. I wanted to cry because I was so happy.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-69224064851456110082021-02-23T08:29:55.868-06:002021-02-23T08:29:55.868-06:00Sue,
That amazed me also. I would offer a ride to ...Sue,<br />That amazed me also. I would offer a ride to anyone on foot be they were a teenager or elderly. Mind Boggling.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-3645327970346915042021-02-23T08:28:15.923-06:002021-02-23T08:28:15.923-06:00River,
I had no idea the story made it all the way...River,<br />I had no idea the story made it all the way to Australia. Some places do allow pets and they are to be lauded. It is so important, especially to the elderly.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-33630339051987616062021-02-23T08:26:37.903-06:002021-02-23T08:26:37.903-06:00Susan,
I agree with you. I would not leave my pet ...Susan,<br />I agree with you. I would not leave my pet in the cold.<br /> I am sure there are many elderly without transportation and who cannot walk 6 miles for a shot. I can still drive but even so, my neighbor constantly checks on me and I hope there is more of that going around. We need to care. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-64643506902445329102021-02-23T08:22:10.241-06:002021-02-23T08:22:10.241-06:00Barbare,
I remember that and was heartbroken at t...Barbare,<br /> I remember that and was heartbroken at the time. I probably would not have gotten on the bus and would have hoped I could tread water for hours. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-86707185486268748492021-02-23T06:55:45.544-06:002021-02-23T06:55:45.544-06:00Yes, we can do better. I could not imagine watchi...Yes, we can do better. I could not imagine watching a 90-year old woman leave a building knowing she is walking 3-miles home without helping. islandwonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727478242779134189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47142204412722586592021-02-22T23:52:41.669-06:002021-02-22T23:52:41.669-06:00I'd heard of a man dying on the news here in A...I'd heard of a man dying on the news here in Australia, they mentioned his dog on his chest. I had no idea he wasn't allowed to hive his little dog in a shelter, I'm not sure of the ruling here either, but it seems a shame. I could understand big vicious dogs not being allowed, but tiny chihuahuas should be. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.com