The Revitalization of the Aging Man
Personal Essay36 total reviews
Comment from Gloria ....
Thank goodness your title says it all, Mav. Men age gracefully and then they get revitalized. The church has never been the same.
Of course you're old. We're all old son. Oh wait a minute that's an old John Wayne quote and it's not old it's scared. See? Forgetfulness is setting in.
Oh yes, gentlemen are always afraid of ED, but jeepers your girlie was playing it dangerous giving you viagra without your knowledge.
Haaaaa, about the ladies in their fifties hitting on ya. They must've been on the hunt for younger guys that night, right?
Yes humour is the way to go my dear. It'll get you everywhere and sometimes people even laugh if they get the joke. If not, they'll laugh anyway so as not to appear daft.
Lots of fun with your personal life all on display.
Best wishes to you in the contest. This is a winner as far as I am concerned.
Ange
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2016
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Thank goodness your title says it all, Mav. Men age gracefully and then they get revitalized. The church has never been the same.
Of course you're old. We're all old son. Oh wait a minute that's an old John Wayne quote and it's not old it's scared. See? Forgetfulness is setting in.
Oh yes, gentlemen are always afraid of ED, but jeepers your girlie was playing it dangerous giving you viagra without your knowledge.
Haaaaa, about the ladies in their fifties hitting on ya. They must've been on the hunt for younger guys that night, right?
Yes humour is the way to go my dear. It'll get you everywhere and sometimes people even laugh if they get the joke. If not, they'll laugh anyway so as not to appear daft.
Lots of fun with your personal life all on display.
Best wishes to you in the contest. This is a winner as far as I am concerned.
Ange
Comment Written 14-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2016
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This was a lot of fun to write, Ange. But hardly anyone got any of the underlying points. I think some people think I actually make speeches to my penis. HA! Well, not like I had a reputation to begin with. I found that ladies in their fifties rock. What did I know? Thank God for humour. At this point, laugh with me, laugh at me, just laugh. The alternative is just too sad. If this wins the contest I'll buy you a car. :))
Mav
Comment from I am Cat
I'm not even sure what to say... Except:
1. I, personally, adore gray/silver hair, and
2. You really think women in their 50's are "old"? (They're also great in bed, by the way... Or should be, by then)
Lol
You crack me up.
Chamges? Hell, I was too busy laughing my vageegee off to notice. Lol
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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I'm not even sure what to say... Except:
1. I, personally, adore gray/silver hair, and
2. You really think women in their 50's are "old"? (They're also great in bed, by the way... Or should be, by then)
Lol
You crack me up.
Chamges? Hell, I was too busy laughing my vageegee off to notice. Lol
Comment Written 14-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Hell no I don't think women in there fifties are old. :))
Comment from Pantygynt
This had me laughing from start to finish, not at but with you. One day I suppose you will take something seriously but I just hope I am not around when that happens or that I can pretend to not be around.
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This had me laughing from start to finish, not at but with you. One day I suppose you will take something seriously but I just hope I am not around when that happens or that I can pretend to not be around.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2016
Comment from Domino 2
I was referred to tis by a fellow member (no pun intended), and it is a hoot!
I struggled because of its length (another unintentional pun) and must admit to being very jealous.
I'm a physical mess compared, and I seem to have quickly deteriorated over the last five years (and particularly the last two) with my mobility, but thankfully I can still dream.
Loads of laughs here, Mikey, and extremely well-written too.
Cheers, Ray.
Cheers, Ray.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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I was referred to tis by a fellow member (no pun intended), and it is a hoot!
I struggled because of its length (another unintentional pun) and must admit to being very jealous.
I'm a physical mess compared, and I seem to have quickly deteriorated over the last five years (and particularly the last two) with my mobility, but thankfully I can still dream.
Loads of laughs here, Mikey, and extremely well-written too.
Cheers, Ray.
Cheers, Ray.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Thanks a million, Ray. Sorry to be so far behind, but I am keeping to my New Years resolution to respond to all my reviews. :)) Yeah, this age thing sure plays some funny games. I'm shrinking is the latest. I guess I shouldn't have prayed to have my willy hang closer to the ground, huh? mikey
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Thanks for the great fun reply, Mikey.
I feel guilty, but I do sometimes skip replying to the majority of reviews on some posts. Mind you, I've lost most interest in the site and writing nowadays.
Cheers, my friend, Ray.
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Immediately following my negative site comments, I got an ironic reminder that my subscription was due. Hmmm...
Comment from barkingdog
Since the contest is non-fiction, I have to believe all of your essay. Congratulations on having a functioning penis, hair(on your head), and finally developing a personality since your looks seem to have diminished.
Sorry that your hunting range has narrowed, but hey a few drinks from the hopeful fifties crowd isn't to be berated. Drink up.
I enjoyed this and you did eventually drum it into my head that your penis works. haha
Good luck in the contest.
:) ellen
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Since the contest is non-fiction, I have to believe all of your essay. Congratulations on having a functioning penis, hair(on your head), and finally developing a personality since your looks seem to have diminished.
Sorry that your hunting range has narrowed, but hey a few drinks from the hopeful fifties crowd isn't to be berated. Drink up.
I enjoyed this and you did eventually drum it into my head that your penis works. haha
Good luck in the contest.
:) ellen
Comment Written 13-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Okay. Great. I did get my point across. Excellent. I think I actually got an honorable mention. A surprise for this place. A little racy for them I thought. I guess they were too impressed to pass it by. HAHAHA! mikey
Comment from seaglass
Every morning when I wake up still breathing I think I'm competitive. Getting old ain't for wimps, that's for sure. I also feel lucky. Wish I were pounds lighter but I'm a lot better off than many I know. I have a joke for you...
A sunday-school teacher asked a seven year old at Easter. "Can you tell me what the Resurrection is?
The child relied, "I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I know if it last for more than 4 hours, you should go to the hospital."
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Every morning when I wake up still breathing I think I'm competitive. Getting old ain't for wimps, that's for sure. I also feel lucky. Wish I were pounds lighter but I'm a lot better off than many I know. I have a joke for you...
A sunday-school teacher asked a seven year old at Easter. "Can you tell me what the Resurrection is?
The child relied, "I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I know if it last for more than 4 hours, you should go to the hospital."
Comment Written 13-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Sorry to be so late replying. I posted your joke and people got a kick out of it. I didn't give you credit as I imagine you're not big on the spotlight. LOL Too funny. I know I'm lucky as can be. I have no idea why I'm so healthy. It's nothing I did. mikey
Comment from jlsavell
Now Mr. Cahill,
I rely do not know what to say to this? Who ya callin okd pa'dner?
You know a few months back one of my precocious grandsons asked "Glimmer, now jow long aho did the first humans live?" I asked,"Oh, you mean Adam and Eve?" He nodded. I replied "A very long long time ago Stanton." He just looked at me as seriously, put his hand to his chin and said, "Well, did you know them very well?" It was so funny, I was speechless.
A few days later, I was making him breakfast. A hsalthy one. He threw a fit. Stomped off to his room. A few minutes later came back and said, Glimmer, you look so beautiful with your makeup on. Did you teach eve how to be pretty?" Again speechless. Hysterical. Sly rascal. Yep, you guys learn early.
So 50 is old? Well then I must be geriatric.
Well I had much more to say but na,
Jimi
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Now Mr. Cahill,
I rely do not know what to say to this? Who ya callin okd pa'dner?
You know a few months back one of my precocious grandsons asked "Glimmer, now jow long aho did the first humans live?" I asked,"Oh, you mean Adam and Eve?" He nodded. I replied "A very long long time ago Stanton." He just looked at me as seriously, put his hand to his chin and said, "Well, did you know them very well?" It was so funny, I was speechless.
A few days later, I was making him breakfast. A hsalthy one. He threw a fit. Stomped off to his room. A few minutes later came back and said, Glimmer, you look so beautiful with your makeup on. Did you teach eve how to be pretty?" Again speechless. Hysterical. Sly rascal. Yep, you guys learn early.
So 50 is old? Well then I must be geriatric.
Well I had much more to say but na,
Jimi
Comment Written 12-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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I discovered that fifty is NOT old and I can assure anyone interested that sixty is not either. Yeah, fifty is "rock your world" age. LOL What did I know, I'd never had one over thirty before. What a lecherous old thing. I'm better now. :)) mikey
Comment from ciliverde
This is a great entry to the contest, Mikey. I wonder how old you are? Possibly close to my age, since women in their 50's are hitting on you. Men in their 50's and 60's seem to love me, and unfortunately, that's my peer group these days. (sigh). I don't have grey hair either, thanks to this magical stuff called hair dye ;)
One suggestion:
(Although) There are those who would make that assertion, I cannot acquiesce to such a line of thinking at this juncture.
Very interesting reading and lots of great lines...including this one:
I'm guessing they want my address so they can climb in my window at some point. Well, I'm waiting ... it's open ... where are you?
The fifty-somethings are more likely to come after you, but might have a harder time getting through the window. Just a thought... ;)
Carol
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This is a great entry to the contest, Mikey. I wonder how old you are? Possibly close to my age, since women in their 50's are hitting on you. Men in their 50's and 60's seem to love me, and unfortunately, that's my peer group these days. (sigh). I don't have grey hair either, thanks to this magical stuff called hair dye ;)
One suggestion:
(Although) There are those who would make that assertion, I cannot acquiesce to such a line of thinking at this juncture.
Very interesting reading and lots of great lines...including this one:
I'm guessing they want my address so they can climb in my window at some point. Well, I'm waiting ... it's open ... where are you?
The fifty-somethings are more likely to come after you, but might have a harder time getting through the window. Just a thought... ;)
Carol
Comment Written 12-Jul-2016
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
mikey, a well written and honest story, my friend. You did forget to put in it what a wonderful writer you are. Perhaps a love poem for that special someone? I think what is important in life is that we like ourselves. What others think, is for the most part irrelevant. Sounds like you are faring quite well considering you are ... well ... aging. And I must say your morning ritual is ... impressive. Stay away from the Viagra. What a way that would be to die. Well written and enjoyable, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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mikey, a well written and honest story, my friend. You did forget to put in it what a wonderful writer you are. Perhaps a love poem for that special someone? I think what is important in life is that we like ourselves. What others think, is for the most part irrelevant. Sounds like you are faring quite well considering you are ... well ... aging. And I must say your morning ritual is ... impressive. Stay away from the Viagra. What a way that would be to die. Well written and enjoyable, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 12-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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Thanks a million. I'm pretty lucky. Yep, Viagra is dangerous. So far so good. ;)) mikey
Comment from justjo66
This was a delightful authentic essay and I enjoyed the humor very
much. It seems that aging has brought you some interesting insights.
Keep going...you only get wiser. :o)
Jo
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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This was a delightful authentic essay and I enjoyed the humor very
much. It seems that aging has brought you some interesting insights.
Keep going...you only get wiser. :o)
Jo
Comment Written 12-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2016
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So pleased you enjoyed it. Lots of fun to write. mikey