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Why do people on this site ask for advice then are confrontational when they get advice they don't like? It happens so often! I unfollow threads when I see a thread going that way.
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Glad,
The extreme reaction from the OP that I observed is often from a troll or sock puppet.
Along the theme of be gentle with me, is it okay to post here, then they pick the first answer to say the answer is mean. Twisted, because the answer is not mean at all.

Ignore, ignore.

You are right to unfollow.

Be sure to take a deep breath as you move on, shake the dust off. Know that we have read it, and you are not alone in being surprised.
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Send, I have done that for years. It is called avoiding a knee jerk reaction. More should practice that. There are time I just want to say "you asked!"
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Maybe all the threads should have a warning like prescription bottles. Side effects include but are not limited to 1. Dissatisfaction with answers given 2. Anger at all people who answered etc. etc. Just a thought. ;)
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Lol.
A warning label, and a disclaimer.
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I use the word 'disclaimer' when stating, e.g. "I don't profess to be a physician."
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We need an eye roll hug. I should look to see if I have an emoji, I think I might.

A biting tongue would work as well.

😏😏😏😏
😝😝😝😝
Or
😇😇😇😇
😘😘😘😘

Maybe on my new kindle which I haven't fired up yet.
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happy sunday everyone! :)

speaking of warning labels on products, etc...
:) just posting a joke here:

I'm not saying let's kill all the stupid people.

I'm saying let's
remove all the warning
labels and let the problem
sort itself out.
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Gershun, about people just kinda disregarding seniors and disabled people.

I worked with a senior woman that had a stroke and was in a wheelchair. Taking her out really shined a spotlight on how many people act as though they aren't even there.

Asking right over her head to me if she would like something was so common. I actually started asking her in a really distorted voice, sounding mentally challenged myself, the question asked to me. She loved that it caused people to realize that she was still there and could speak for herself. It highlighted for them that not all disability is obvious and each person should be treated as a human. You can't believe how many times this happened and how many people actually engaged in a discussion with us about this.

Maybe one person was treated more kindly because of our antics. I know it really helped my friend and it provided much laughter for her.

Your dream reminded me of this time in my life 3 decades ago.
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My apologies!
I have been mistakenly answering rhetorical questions.
Will try harder in the future.
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ITRR, I get into similar situations when I take my wife out and she has her walker or I’m pushing her in her transport chair. The nurse, or whomever, starts asking me questions concerning my wife. I’ll either sit there not saying a word waiting for them to get the hint or I’ll reply through clenched teeth “She can talk for herself!”

I do have a bad habit of speaking for my wife at times as she can be slow to reply to questions. Her newest PCP actually told me to “Be quiet. I’m talking to your wife.” He is now also my PCP. Great guy!
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I experienced scenarios like the one I described in my dream with my mom.

We were at our local fair one summer and were sitting at a picnic bench. A lady said to me "Does she still like getting out?" I looked straight at her and said why don't you ask her, she's right there.

I do understand how that mistake can be made but I think people need to at least start with trying to converse with the elderly person and then if that person can't or won't communicate then move on from there. It could lead to an eye-opening experience.
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Three of my granddaughters came to visit this afternoon. We played five or six games of Clue. Then we ordered takeout from a local place. Trying to have some of my Maine favorites before I go to assisted living in Illinois.
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dear becky :),

hug!! courage!! enjoy the take-outs :).
good luck with the move to AL in illinois.

bundle of joy :)
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what's on my mind?...

unfortunately, there are many people on this website who bully others.
it's too bad.

at times, insulting/sarcastic/attacking...

i see some people standing up to the bullies.

it's too bad -- because as i said, many people are already going through a tough time, and then get additional bullying on the website.

some people are bullied into silence...afraid to post their opinions next time.

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of course, there are also many caring, kind people on this website, who, although they have an opposite opinion to someone else's opinion, state it in a non-insulting way.

i'm sending out my compassion to those who are bullied.
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No longer considering myself retired, I have been looking for work. An offer was made this morning, that I have accepted. Will be moving about 100 miles southwest of here. Excited! I love what I do!
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Glad, Congratulations!
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I spent time on the phone today cancelling trips I will not be able to take. My cousin Pame was in Boston over the weekend. She drove up to see me. Nice to see her.
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glad - Very well done. Congratulations!!! Awesome!!!!
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Good for you Glad!
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Glad, I'm so glad to hear it was just a sabbatical!!
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Thanks, all. It is just a very nice small town, population about 1,100. Very cute and historic downtown. Very close 10-15 miles to major shopping. Here it is about 60 miles to major shopping and population of the city I am in is about 12,000. Entire county about double that. Destination county about 26,000.

Fired up my new kindle. The one i used most was slowly dying. Now this one is going to mess with my head for awhile until I get all my preferences set correctly.
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Glad: Congratulations! What is your new job?
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Congrats, Glad. I hope you'll be very happy there, both in the new location and at the new job. 💚
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If nothing happens, I'm leaving the hospital on Monday to go to Illinois NH. Probably be in NH section 4 or 5 months then into Assisted Living. I get a helicopter to the airport, then on charter flight. My stepson and his wife are flying with me. They're going to help me get settled. All of my furnishings, etc are being shipped this week to my son's house. Sorry to be leaving Maine but I won't be one of those older people who isn't cooperative with their child.
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Remember when Cadbury creme eggs used to be good? 😥
Every year I get one for the sake of nostalgia, and every year I'm horribly disappointed. Why did they do it? Why?
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They're sooo sweet aren't they Willie? My teeth hurt whenever I've eaten one of those.
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Cadbury creme eggs fortunately are small enough that the sweetness doesn't overwhelm - yeah, right - NOT.😏
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Plus they kind of have the consistency of bird poop don't they? Smash one on your windshield and compare. Just saying..............
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I have never liked Cadbury creme eggs. But, oh the mini chocolate eggs with the crispy shell! Mmmmm.😊😊
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