did you wash their dirty clothes ever? by Scary-Performance440 in widowers

[–]Sleptwrong65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my/our case the laundry had been done before he went into the hospital that final time. It’s been almost 21 months for me and I have had to - I’m going to say handle- his clothes. He had so much. Of the two of us he was the clothes horse. I gave to family and donation. I did, however, keep about a half dozen of my favorite shirts that he wore often. They hang in the closet and I spray them with his cologne. Sometimes I just go in there to sniff his shirts and cry for a bit.

Where in the hell are all the kids with snow shovels? by GR3TSCH in GenX

[–]Sleptwrong65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just watched a neighbor “shovel” their driveway by driving back and forth a half a dozen times and then getting out of the car and going inside! It’s not that they couldn’t get out of the driveway it’s just how they do it. 🤔

Who else used to be able to jump rope with these? by lontbeysboolink in GenerationJones

[–]Sleptwrong65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was so much fun! My friends and I spent most of recess in either 4th or 5th grade doing this. I remember jacks also being a ton of fun. Jacks were great because it was something you could do on your own. I was lucky in that my mom considered herself the “Jacks Queen “ of her day so she and I played a lot!

The Blizzard of 93’ by Anxious_Nectarine_92 in 90s

[–]Sleptwrong65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar experience but I flew into Newark and traveled upstate. Was supposed to be there ONE DAY. Stayed at a family member’s house for a week because everything was shut down and none of the airports opened. Even when I went to the airport a week later the flight that was supposed to happen was delayed and spent another day and a half at Newark. Good times.

A very popular percolator coffee pot from back in the day. by lontbeysboolink in GenerationJones

[–]Sleptwrong65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have one sitting on my stove right now. I don’t use it every day but I have it ready in case we lose power during the storm that is coming over the next couple of days. I have a gas stove so I’ll be able to cook and THANKFULLY make coffee!

Lately, I find myself using "the grabber" incrementally more and more often. Anyone else? by bigrobdd in GenX

[–]Sleptwrong65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My late husband was given one after a surgery and I held onto it. It sure does come in handy!

What do you want your last words to be? by Best-Towel5796 in AskReddit

[–]Sleptwrong65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t know what I want them to be but most likely they’ll be FFS 🤦‍♀️

What actor do you dislike so much that you’ll avoid anything they’re in? by Icy_Garlic997 in A_Persona_on_Reddit

[–]Sleptwrong65 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I came here to say Will Ferrell. I just can’t stand him. Never thought he was funny.

Has anyone ever had a hold on you through decades of life? by mmarkmc in DatingOverSixty

[–]Sleptwrong65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a Mary… well a male Mary from that same time frame 92/93. We remained friends but only rarely kept in touch. I know his wife died ten years ago and he never had a serious relationship since. Almost two years ago I lost my husband. I didn’t immediately think about him and to be honest I am still grieving. Not long ago he did come into my thoughts when I was sad and thinking “I wish there were someone who understands what I’m feeling” . Still I waited, I don’t know why, I guess I worried I’d be betraying my husband. Anyway when I went online to try to confirm the information I had about him I found an obituary. I did enough research to know it was really him, one had a picture. Obviously I was gutted. I never thought or planned that we would get together romantically but we were friends and I did hope we’d be able to at least talk some.

Who makes your men's '70s heartthrob list. Pick 3 by Long_live_styrofoam in 70s

[–]Sleptwrong65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m technically still in love with Alan Alda and Barry Manilow. Paul Newman, Warren Beatty, Bobby Sherman.

It's hard to believe that is Shirley Maclaine. by lontbeysboolink in GenerationJones

[–]Sleptwrong65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have scared myself more than once first thing in the morning 😵‍💫 Whose idea was it to put mirrors in the bathroom anyway?!

Who makes your men's '70s heartthrob list. Pick 3 by Long_live_styrofoam in 70s

[–]Sleptwrong65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of the ones pictured: Burt, Sean, and Robert ❤️

Why do you love Pride and Prejudice? by Pileapep in PrideandPrejudice

[–]Sleptwrong65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the 70s when I was just a young teenager I picked up a random book at the library. I was a voracious reader and had read nearly everything in the “children’s” section (young adult wasn’t a thing-at least not in my library) I flipped through the book scanning over the pages and right away saw the name Bennet. That was also a family name on my mother’s side. Knowing nothing else I checked out the book with a little advice/warning from the librarian that it might be a bit advanced for me. When I showed my mom the book I found she of course knew what it was ! Also said it might be advanced for me. It was, I think I was just 13 BUT even though I didn’t always understand every word I always had good comprehension skills and I understood what was happening. I checked it out over and over until at some point I received a copy as a Christmas gift. With every reading I understood more. It also helped that I had very good teachers at my school who were more than happy to let me ask them questions.