Things Mama Never Told Me

By VERTA BROWN

I keep being surprised at the advantages of Old Age and I am not only speaking about Senior Discounts. Pleasantries abound, but are seldom listed. Everyone seems to know the disadvantages, so I will not go there. *Throw Rugs: Mama did not warn me! Those cute little rugs are well named, and they are “The Enemy”. Every wrinkle is potential danger! Statistics describe old people who fall and cannot get back up, unless they have a little Do-Hickey around their neck. That story does not improve one’s blood pressure.