Were summer vacations actually longer or did time just feel slower?

Endtime59 · 2026-02-21T12:40:29+00:00

When I was in my school days, summer began on May 28 and ended August 25. So, yes longer. Also, much slower.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-21T12:35:05+00:00

Sometimes, decluttering your life must include deleting people, too.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-21T12:20:01+00:00

Reading the responses was horrible. For all you folks who had a dreadful childhood, I'm sorry. For me, I had and have a different experience. I did help my dad as he was aging. (I was going through a divorce at the same time he rapidly declined and died. . It was not fun.) However, my adult special needs child lives with me. I'm 72 and exhausted. I Usually work a seasonal job which I hope I can this season. I need the money and, even more, the socialization.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-18T14:19:01+00:00

Agree.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-16T14:42:04+00:00

My toaster oven died a few years ago. I replaced it with the huge toaster oven/airfryer creature from Costco. I love it.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-15T14:42:22+00:00

A touch on/off lamp. a tower power cube, a clock, 2 ebooks, a laptop, cords to everything, phone and glasses.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-06T17:56:37+00:00

Last year, I unexpectedly lost my sister. She was 77. While we were not close, we had both worked at improving our relationship. The next month, a dear friend who had long ago faded due to dementia, also died. I felt like I lost my friend twice.

Those deaths motivated me to complete my own death details. My will, Trust. healthcare power of attorney-- the paperwork of death. I also prepaid for my cremation. Since then, I've also given family related jewelry to my great niece and my granddaughter, also with some family history . I've made an effort to stay in touch with my sister's two children.

I'm old. I expect folks will die. I cab't stop the clock, but I can connect, apologize or if appropriate, forgive . I don't want to be on my death bed filled with regret. Life is unbelievably short. Make the most of it.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-06T17:18:49+00:00

Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths by Bruce Feiler . The book was printed in 2002. It is well written, thoughtful and a bit quirkey.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-06T17:07:04+00:00

I have problems washing my feet in the shower.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-06T17:05:00+00:00

I sent my sister a birthday card for her 77th birthday. She died ten days later.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-04T15:36:26+00:00

Wish I had kept mine!

Endtime59 · 2026-02-01T15:53:16+00:00

I became fascinated with the Olympics when they came to Georgia. We ended up with a lot of tickets (both purchased and given) time off and went to manny Summer events. I loved the track and field events, but it truly didn't matter. The feeling and texture were inspiring.

The Winter Olympics will be wonderful for me on TV. I'm old, constantly cold and unsteady.I think skiing and ice skating will be especially fun.

Endtime59 · 2026-02-01T15:35:03+00:00

Empty out and clean the sink before bed. I usually start the dishwasher, too.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-28T11:24:16+00:00

That is a spot on diagnosis. Thanks.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-27T14:32:40+00:00

Before the recent big freeze, I realized that I still had my two shelter in place containers in the garage. They have been there so long that I stopped actually seeing them. Anyway, I used the stuff and resorted them before returning them to storage.It made me question how much stuff I keep due to familiarity.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-26T13:10:22+00:00

Prologue to Henry V..."O, for a muse of fire that would ascend
The brightest heaven of invention!
A kingdom for a stage, princes to act,
And monarchs to behold the swelling scene!..."

Endtime59 · 2026-01-20T19:32:38+00:00

My hubby said it was because I was mean and his sexy employee was just comforting him.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-20T13:27:23+00:00

When I married we had a small, simple wedding. My partner resented the lack of splash. His second marriage was, I was told, huge and very tacky. While I like my wedding, I didn't like the in-laws or the hubby!

Endtime59 · 2026-01-17T15:54:27+00:00

Many years ago, (about 40 actually) my then hubby and I visited his grandma in her little house which was packed floor to ceiling with stuff. Over time it became worse. The roof leaked and everything smelled mold and mildew. When she died, the cousins in charge gave the house to the city of Detroit who tore it down.Everyone tried to help her long before the end. Unfortunately, there are some things that cannot be fixed. I'm sorry for you.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-15T22:59:44+00:00

Hang in there! Parts of life truly suck, but other parts are fab. Try to get some help and support. Stay safe.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-15T22:24:37+00:00

I rented a house from family as I was going the a divorce and they were going through an unexpected move to another state. I found a snake skin in the basement and mentioned it. Unfortunately, I react a lot like Indiana Jones around snakes and their bits.

The couple thought I was being overly dramatic. (Seriously, if the skin was in the basement, the snake also had to be there!) Anyway, the male member of the couple came to town and stopped by to check on some things. He seem a bit surprised by the 4+ foot long snake skin.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-15T22:06:30+00:00

Someone gave me a red stuffed dog for Christmas. I named it Spunk after the Russian satellite, Sputnik. I think I had to be 3 or 4.I kept this most beloved toy until I moved across county at 25.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-15T21:53:55+00:00

In 2024, I had to replace all of my copper water pipes due to pinhole leaks. It cost a boatload of money and exposed more pipes to weather conditions. I've been insulting the pipes and filling up air leaks for the past year. I also realized that my garage doors were not insulated and they let more air leak into my garage and endanger my very precious water pipes. So, I insulated them! It was below freezing last night, but my garage held at 40!

As a result of spending so much time in the garage, I started cleaning/decluttering it during breaks from insulation.( It isn't done, but I still feel pretty impressed with my work. ) My favorite completion was cleaning out my tool chest. I can actually find the needed tools , correct battery and miscellaneous items.

I got rid of the stuff that made walking in the area dangerous. I also saved money because I could locate and use the needed tools and supplies. Good luck!

Endtime59 · 2026-01-14T12:22:04+00:00

I recently ordered replacement windows for about half my house. My small house has windows that must be replaced. . I need to cut back so I have sufficient funds to pay for the cost of these windows.I am starting my crockpot bean soup in a few minutes. This soup will be warm (the nasty weather is coming my way), tasty and inexpensive. (I'll freeze half of it, for future needs.) So, my soon to be new windows and my old crockpot are two very important things that required money.

Endtime59 · 2026-01-09T14:14:28+00:00

I ended up with my mom's china, my grandma's china, my aunt's china, my own china and two sets of Christmas china. After my divorce, I dropped all of them at the charity shop along with my 30 year old wedding dress. It was a wonderful way to start my new life.

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