The other day I went to pick up some books at the library, and when I was ready to check out I mentioned to the librarian that I was pretty sure I owed her 60 cents.
When I made my confession, she
leaned toward me, looked left and right, and in a whispered voice usually used
to tell a person she has toilet paper trailing from her heel, said, “We don’t
charge seniors for overdue books. . . .” There was a pregnant pause and she
tried again, “If you’re a senior. . . “
“Oh!” I said, finally getting it,
“Great!”
“We don’t always like to ask. .
. I mean, we don’t want to insult anyone
or anything. . .”
As I left the library, my 60 cents still
in my pocket, I realized a threshold had been crossed. I couldn’t even pass for
someone in their 50s anymore. This really rankled since that morning I had just
dyed my hair, which was behaving for once, and I had on fresh lipstick. I was
unlikely to look much better than this.
On a happier note, my grocery store
has just added a wine and beer aisle. Last week I put my paper towels, tomatoes,
and two bottles of wine on the conveyer belt and the 16 year-old at the
register asked,
“Do you have your license with
you?”
My alcohol consumption may
increase.
Perfect! I sometimes am "carded" at places that give discounts for seniors, to make sure I qualify for the discount. But wait, that was years ago. It doesn't happen any more. I enjoyed this, Marty. Thanks for the morning smiles. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat made me laugh. They card everyone in this town. A good idea, I think.
ReplyDeleteThere are benefits to being a senior...but first you have to admit it lol.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind at all getting a 'senior' discount. why would anyone object to paying less? I earned these years so it's nice to get a reward however small.
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ReplyDeleteI love senior discounts- not enough yet for most of them, but I like the ones available to the 55-60 crowd!
ReplyDeleteSo there are some advantages of being a senior even if you are looking good!
ReplyDeleteNow that is funny and made me laugh. They don't even ask me so be glad you were at least tentatively quizzed. As for being carded, marvelous. That stopped for me the day I turned 21. How could they have known I was one day older?
ReplyDeleteActually, I think she's your friend and gave you a break:-)
ReplyDeleteSenior status is well earned.
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of kerfuffle going on out here about whether or not supermarkets should be allowed to sell alcoholic products. I'm firmly on the "no" side, as far as I'm concerned, that's what the Dan Murphy's, The Thirsty Camels, The Booze Brothers etc are for. bottle shops. I don't like the thought of some (any) drunk staggering through the supermarket to get yet another six-pack and maybe being obnoxious and/or scaring mums shopping with little kids.
ReplyDeleteI love it when I get the senior discount. Wine has to be limited in my tummy. I gain weight too fast and cancer cell might get happy and return.
ReplyDeleteHair colour and lip stick left my purse years ago. I live all natural. wrinkles and spots must remain chemical free.
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That's so funny! Seniors get in to the state fair free. I remember the hurt I felt the first time the guy at the gate motioned me on in.
ReplyDeleteHa! Dave and I got carded the other day at the grocery store, too. We felt pretty good about it until the cashier confessed that she has to ask for EVERYONE's ID and enter their birthdate in the computer in order for the sale to be completed.
ReplyDeleteOh well.