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Glenn Blair
Добавлен 19 июн 2020
Advice for a 64-year-old woman seeking a job / use all your assets / be authentic / be yourself
Advice for a 64-year-old woman seeking a job / use all your assets / be authentic / be yourself
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Downsizing / Senior Downsizing / Challenges of Downsizing / Right-sizing / Moving to Senior Living
Просмотров 3414 дней назад
When you reach a certain stage in life-and I’m well beyond it-you’ve got to start thinking about downsizing. I consider myself a pretty organized guy, and over the years, I’ve had what could be described as "more than adequate" storage in my various homes. As a result, my attic is filled with meticulously labeled boxes, some dating back to my childhood. Want to see my 5th-grade report card? No ...
Kids view of World War 2 / World War 2 Perspective /Lessons from World War 2 /Victory Gardens /WWII
Просмотров 5128 дней назад
Kids view of World War 2 / World War 2 Perspective /Lessons from World War 2 /Victory Gardens /WWII
Homage to knitting/ Love from knitting/ Gift that brought tears/ Gifts that hold love and memories
Просмотров 15Месяц назад
Something a bit different this time… an homage to knitting. This is in praise of the loving nature of knitting. I’m downsizing now. The goal is simple. At one point I thought I’d make a killing selling off valuables and collections accumulated over 75 years. But that’s not even a consideration now. Finding a good home is my goal. Doing my best to pass things on to people who I know will value a...
Thanksgiving Smile / Smile at a Stranger / Acts of Kindness / Norman Rockwell's Freedom from Want
Просмотров 44Месяц назад
Buy my book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Years-Reward-365-Days-Thanks/dp/B09WYXLW7Q As Thanksgiving approaches, Norman Rockwell’s famous Saturday Evening Post cover, Freedom from Want, comes to mind. An aproned matriarch presenting a roasted turkey to a family of several generations. The over-abundance of food expressing gratitude for freedom from want… inspired by Franklin Roosevelts 1941 state o...
Ambrose Bierce / Devil's Dictionary / Being Wrong at the Top of Your Voice
Просмотров 2432 месяца назад
Recently someone commented on a rant I did some months ago about the state of our government by suggesting that Ambrose Bierce could have been a good resource for it. Wow! He’d fit in well with Carlin, Twain and Will Rogers that I quoted. Don’t know if you are familiar with him…but he goes way back for me. Haven’t heard that name in years. A hero of mine from my youth. Ambrose wrote the Devils ...
Grammar for Geezers / Grammar mistakes / Ending a sentence with a preposition / Dangling participle
Просмотров 433 месяца назад
I want to share with you another positive aspect of growing older. I had a wonderful high school English teacher named Mr. Potter. He knew his stuff, he was funny, and he set a high standard for us. I didn't meet all the standards all the time. Somehow, during my education, I missed any instruction on the rules of grammar. I don’t know anybody today who doesn’t know how to diagram a sentence ex...
Power of Positive Thinking / Version of Emile Coue's Mantra / Geezer Affirmations /A Personal Story
Просмотров 1364 месяца назад
Are you familiar with this quote, “ Everyday in everyway, I am getting better and better” It’s by Émile Coue a French psychologist who introduced it in the early 20s as a way to make life better based on optimistic autosuggestion. Others, promoted the idea. Norman Vincent Peale for example had immensely popular book in 1952, The Power of Positive Thinking. And many other motivational speakers a...
TV Game Shows for Geezers / Games for Older Adults / Hilarious TV Game Show Ideas / Geezer Jeopardy
Просмотров 6245 месяцев назад
When I was younger, in my 70s, I was a pretty active senior athlete. Tennis tournaments. Senior Olympics. I won the National Senior Olympics high jump. At age 70. Did 4 feet 6. That didn't mean, of course, that I was a great high jumper. What it meant was that I was one of the few surviving high jumpers that could still jump and saw some reason to do that at age 70. But still, for me it was qui...
Aging Makes You Cooler / How to be a cool geezer / Being cool at any age / Think you're cool?
Просмотров 9305 месяцев назад
You don’t become cooler with age, but you care progressively less about being cool, which is the only true way of being cool. This is called the "Geezer’s Paradox.” I don’t know where I saw that. An unattributed bit in my facebook reels, maybe. You don’t get cooler as you get older, but you don’t care… so you are cool. I think that’s profound, and thought provoking so I went looking for the aut...
Half Year Birthday Celebration / Honor Half Birthday / Maintaining Friendships / 2 Birthdays a Year
Просмотров 496 месяцев назад
I thought I had a new and novel idea to share with the world. However, it turns out that just because I don’t know about something, it doesn’t mean it hasn’t been around for a while, maybe a long-while. It’s the idea of a half birthday. Honoring or in some way acknowledging a person exactly halfway to their next birthday. I discovered it’s done by some when their regular birthday falls near a m...
Old Age Comes at a Bad Time / Serenity Prayer in Old Age /
Просмотров 996 месяцев назад
A thought that occurred to me recently or maybe I saw somewhere, I don’t remember, is that….. while I don't really mind old age it just seems to be coming at a bad time. Growing older should have come when I was a little bit more flexible bending over and picking things up…. When I happily went up stairs that didn’t have handrails It should have come when my mind was sharper because there's a l...
BIRGing / basking in reflective glory / enhancing self-esteem / school loyalty / social identity
Просмотров 146 месяцев назад
Why is it that people so often think that the fact that they went to the same school with a really famous or successful person makes them special. Even if they were decades apart and never even knew them. I suppose one factor is that we hope that others will presume that since we got into the same institution as the geniuses we might be one. Although another was of looking at it is that we had ...
Political survey or political election? / Do you trust surveys? / Do you have confidence in polls?
Просмотров 527 месяцев назад
I don’t really trust surveys anymore. We used to have a couple, the Nielsen Survey about TV watching and Gallop polls for political and social issues. I think most people had confidence in them back then. Although Truman’s upset win in the 1948 Presidential Election over Dewey was a huge setback for Gallop and polls in general I think. But let’s turn to the present. I don’t have confidence in p...
Memories of Urbana Illinois / Growing up in Urbana, Illinois / C-U memories
Просмотров 1027 месяцев назад
Memories of Urbana Illinois / Growing up in Urbana, Illinois / C-U memories
Annoying Acronyms: POTUS, FLOTUS and SCOTUS / More Annoying Acronyms: What's a DINKWAD?
Просмотров 678 месяцев назад
Annoying Acronyms: POTUS, FLOTUS and SCOTUS / More Annoying Acronyms: What's a DINKWAD?
OneDrive photo memories / pictures help me remember what I can't/daily photos/photos from the past
Просмотров 608 месяцев назад
OneDrive photo memories / pictures help me remember what I can't/daily photos/photos from the past
Can't remember words. Lethologica. Can't remember why I'm in the room. Hiding things from myself.
Просмотров 1369 месяцев назад
Can't remember words. Lethologica. Can't remember why I'm in the room. Hiding things from myself.
Thank you to Alexa. Thanking inanimate objects. Thanks to Siri. Thank you to AI. Gratitude to AI.
Просмотров 4210 месяцев назад
Thank you to Alexa. Thanking inanimate objects. Thanks to Siri. Thank you to AI. Gratitude to AI.
It is what it is. What does "new normal" mean? Application of the Serenity Prayer.
Просмотров 7210 месяцев назад
It is what it is. What does "new normal" mean? Application of the Serenity Prayer.
Shakespearean sonnet / How to write a sonnet / Shakespearean sonnet example /Geezer poetry by Glenn
Просмотров 4111 месяцев назад
Shakespearean sonnet / How to write a sonnet / Shakespearean sonnet example /Geezer poetry by Glenn
Best New Year Resolution for a Senior / New Year's Resolutions 2024 / Novel New Year's Resolutions
Просмотров 126Год назад
Best New Year Resolution for a Senior / New Year's Resolutions 2024 / Novel New Year's Resolutions
Advantages of a left hander / Left-handed advantages / Left-handed baseball glove /Lefty presidents
Просмотров 76Год назад
Advantages of a left hander / Left-handed advantages / Left-handed baseball glove /Lefty presidents
The Greatest General that ever lived. Wisdom from Mark Twain. Unrealized talent. Incompetent leaders
Просмотров 171Год назад
The Greatest General that ever lived. Wisdom from Mark Twain. Unrealized talent. Incompetent leaders
There are no free gifts. All gifts are free. Get rid of junk mail. What to do with unwanted mail
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There are no free gifts. All gifts are free. Get rid of junk mail. What to do with unwanted mail
George Carlin Quote About the Government. Government Issues Today. Who will be the next President?
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George Carlin Quote About the Government. Government Issues Today. Who will be the next President?
4 Frustrating voicemail messages/Corporate voicemail messages/Businesses that don't care about calls
Просмотров 50Год назад
4 Frustrating voicemail messages/Corporate voicemail messages/Businesses that don't care about calls
Older adult synonyms: older adults or senior citizens? George Carlin and old people.
Просмотров 622Год назад
Older adult synonyms: older adults or senior citizens? George Carlin and old people.
Renew old friendships. Find old friends. Find people from the past. Find classmates.
Просмотров 144Год назад
Renew old friendships. Find old friends. Find people from the past. Find classmates.
I love you george you always spoke my heart good bye old friend
Now were just playing out our hand as we circle the drain carlin
The secret to happiness is to face the fact that the world is horrible. " Bertrand Russell.
You are on Earth. There is no cure for that. " Samuel Beckett ".
30 yrs ago, when he said the judges were all bought and paid for, I guess we all know how true that statement is now.
He has followed the philosophy of Mr. Carlin and WHY not Funny and VERY knowledgeable about what we humans are....
George Carlin was more than a philosopher. He was a prophet right out of the OldTestament. He was Jeremiah to Lenny Bruce’s Isaiah.
Sounds like apathy… wisdom.. nah
Nice reminder, thank you
"Some people are really fucking stupid!" - George Carlin
News papers? You should have given up three day old and older news a generation ago, gramps!
I gave up on TV news and newspapers 25 years ago. Best decision I ever made. Now I ignore internet news as well. It's all BS designed to manipulate you.
Cutting off the news is actually a great idea. What really concerns you will find a way to you anyway.
We're not that flawed. We're being deceived and programed.
Well said
Yes sir!!
When at BW I chose one of the classes you taught. After that, if it fit my schoolastic schedule, I added another and another and eventually ran out of courses. I was a bit older than most traditional students and particularly enjoyed reactions of most traditional students faces when they didnt have a clue what you were referring to like "prairie home companion" while adding a humorous remark. To let you know that I continue to enjoy being in your youtube classroom and still learning from you that being older (75) we can still connect and have much to offer those who follow us. A belated thank you again and again...
"The problem with politics is that we don't have Glenn Blair as our President." -- Me
I love this!!
I have always been more concerned about my grandchildren’s future. Our government makes it difficult to be positive about their futures.
I hope I'm not too young to be a fellow Geezer!! I'm only 62. LOVE this idea, and so glad you popped up in my timeline..too funny!! I was literally sittin' here sayin' "Ron...Ron...uhhhh...shoot!" #Subscribed!
I am with you on this idea. Really want to do it? Could be a hilarious YT channel for all ages. Right host, right contestants, possible grand success. Want to "brain storm" it? I am serious. Would be interesting to try. Could go to assisted living, retirement villages, even nursing homes to find entertaining guests, (geezers are often comical, I'm one) offer a small "gift" or prizes, get sponsors, etc and give something back to these folks who may really get a kick out of it. Thanks Glenn. Hope to hear from you.
It makes complete sense. With the decades upon decades of memories accumulated, it naturally slows retrieval. Especially since our minds were developed way back in the time of vacuum tubes.
At 67 i think i could beat that, but im not gonna try, my sports are 12 oz curls, and deep breathing w smoke.
Enjoyed your video - Close Enough? 😁
Love this! I'm a young, 66-year old whipper snapper and I feel the same way; I like who I am and my energy goes toward those I love! Period.
Yes ! turn off the news ! Look on alternative news channels if you want to hear the news . ✨🙏✨God Bless.🙏 Peace🙏Love 🙏 and Freedom from all wars and Tyrannical governments for all the people's of planet earth.!!!🙏🕊💖
You are amazing! Thank you for the video!!
Geezer add some ambrose beirce and mark twain .
Hey there Glen! You know what Makes You Cool, Your 90, your Mind is as sharp as a tack! Yea! ✌️💗
True! So many things in our lives are not fig worthy.
Love it!!
Two birthdays a year! That would make me 177 half years... Isn't inferred somewhere that in the future we could well extend that into full years, Glenn. Keep posting. As one Geezer to another, I like your style.
Very cool! I don't know if I'm cool yet but I'm definitely chillier than I was. Onward!
How did you go about finding them .I'm 52 from the UK just got some very bad news wanted to get in touch with my first true love .I still know her name and the area she lived I've walked around were I thought she lived but can't find the house I wasn't going to knock just send a letter hopping her or her parents still lived there. Any ideas. Thank you .
I thoroughly enjoy your insights. You take a creative idea and use humor to reinforce an important attitude which is gratitude.
Looking good at 88. You lead with your heart and the rest just takes care of itself. In a previous vidoe about "gifts", ypu mentioned your wife has been gone 6 years. Listenjng to your videos, you clearly talk about her in the present, which was easily believable, because your recording foom looks so neat. I can’t imagine outliving my woman, for that I unprepared. PS. You are far more wise than you give yourself credit for. But a humble man, is a happy man.
My favorite.
Keep up the good work. Inspiration. Moving. Wonderful wit.
Doesn't help that there's a shadow government that has been in control of the government since it's foundation.
Your ideas always bring something positive, thoughtful, and kind to this world. I appreciate that about you. You're the kind of human that I admire. More accurately, you're the only kind of human that I admire. I wish more of the world would emulate, demonstrate and elevate such thoughts and behaviors. Thank you for being you!
Thanks Glenn for this wonderful video. And for the ones you’ve made previously. They always bring a smile to my face and a fair amount of chuckling , but underlying the humor is wisdom and good advice.
Wonderful video❤ thank you for sharing this. It's beautiful wisdom to ponder on. I think I am going to go call my mom and dad now. This really made me think. Thanks Glenn ❤️ God bless you
Your videos are magnificent, Glenn. Right now, I’m only 13. I got a while left (I hope) to do a lot of things, and your videos really emphasize the importance of it, I feel. Thanks for making this. You’re a real cool guy.
I'm not a geezer. At 73, I'm an old fart!
Wonderful thank you!
Wise words. Thank you.
The problem is the government agents.
I'm not very optimistic that the enlightened people will ever outnumber the willfully ignorant, but I'll keep hoping for it.
Carlin did not care who he pissed off! So the truth rolled on!