Likewise, when Facebook opened up from college-only to the entire world, my son invited me in. Facebook is fun, snarky, and interesting. Sometimes I look around just to see what those darn college kids are thinking, and I find many of their thoughts to be smart and sassy. Being in Facebook gives me an inside peek into fresh ideas. I’m not exaggerating when I say I think it keeps me young.
After my initial annoyance with Albom's narrowminded view of MySpace began to fade, I started to think about other things I might be “too old” for. Let’s see, I might be too old for heavy duty shopping at Victoria’s Secret, a.k.a. Vicky’s Panty Shack. Yes, I still purchase my undergarments there, and some of the more demur clothing - such as pants and sweaters. I have to admit the shoes are to die for, but I concede I just may be too old for sexy bra tops. Likewise, I'm too old to parade around in a bikini. I still have a drawer full, hoping against hope for an eventual waistline, but I won't even try them on in private anymore.
Likewise, I’m probably too old for shopping trips to Hollister and Abercrombie and Fitch, although I’ve sometimes found items I’d wear from those stores. You never know what you can find if you root around. I’m definitely not too old for mini-skirts. Every once in a while, I’ll take out my leather mini and wear it to work. Some things may be going south, but my legs are still thin. Speaking of leather, I’m not too old for leather pants, and still get compliments when I wear them. Of course, I bought them at Victoria’s Secret.
I wasn't too old to start writing again. I thought I was, but I was wrong. Writing is one exception to the rule of “if you don’t use it, you lose it.” You can fall off that bicycle, but it’s easier to ride with experience under your belt. I’m not too old to hoist rocks in my garden, although these days the pain of the aftermath may take days and not hours to lessen. It would be easier to have the “professionals” take care of my yard, but there’s a certain satisfaction I get from digging my own dirt and mowing my own lawn.
Article comments
1 - Diana Hartman
excellent, excellent...that's all, just excellent...
2 - Matthew T. Sussman
Can't try out for American Idol. BAM.
3 - Diana Hartman
Can't try out for American Idol. BAM.
there's an age limit on inaccurately assessing one's ability to sing? what the heck...
4 - Joanne Huspek
Yes, Diana. You can only make a fool of yourself (uh-hem, try out) on American Idol if you're under 35.
5 - Dr Dreadful
"Likewise, Iβm probably too old for shopping trips to Hollister and Abercrombie and Fitch..."
Bah. Anyone who's had the umbilical cord cut is too old for those places.
Dunno exactly how old you are, but my wife was in Abercrombie's "men's" section a year or two ago looking for shirts. The assistant asked her if she was shopping for her son.
She was 30 at the time.
6 - Dr Dreadful
The reason for the age limit on American Idol is twofold. The record industry is looking for someone young enough to be:
a) dumb enough to be exploited;
b) a worthwhile long-term investment.
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7 - Joanne Huspek
Gosh, Dr. Dreadful. I don't know if I should be ashamed or secretly pleased, but I'm old enough to be your wife's mother, and I'll still find something to wear there, although I refuse to buy the large-logo items.
I guess the American Idol age limit coincides with the one for the FBI. If you're over 35, you're too old to begin a job there. I'm sure there is a correlation but I'm not sure what it is... ;-)
8 - Alexandria
That was perfect! I'm glad the poll encouraged me to read it.