Senior citizens are constantly being criticized 
for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, 
real or imaginary. 
We know we take responsibility for all we have done 
and do not blame others. 
BUT, upon reflection, we would like to point out 
that it was NOT the senior citizens who took: 

The melody out of music, 
The pride out of appearance, 
The romance out of love, 
The commitment out of marriage, 
The responsibility out of parenthood, 
The togetherness out of the family, 
The learning out of education, 
The service out of patriotism, 
The religion out of school, 
The Golden Rule from rulers, 
The nativity scene out of cities, 
The civility out of behavior, 
The refinement out of language, 
The dedication out of employment,
The! prudence out of spending, or 
The ambition out of achievement, 

And we certainly are NOT the ones 
who eliminated patience and tolerance 
from personal relationships and interactions 
with others !!!

Does anyone under the age of 50 
know the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner? 

Just look at the Seniors with tears in their eyes 
and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention 
with their hand over their hearts! 

Remember ...
Inside every older person is a younger person 
wondering what happened! 

Some of us are already here ---
others are close behind 
;-)

Yes, I am a SENIOR CITIZEN! 
I'm the life of the party...even if it lasts until 8 p.m. 

I'm very good at opening childproof caps with a hammer. 

I'm usually interested in going home 
before I get to where I am going. 

I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. 

I'm smiling all the time
because I can't hear a thing you're saying. 

I'm very good at telling stories; 
over and over and over and over... 

I'm aware that other people's grandchildren 
are not as cute as mine. 

I'm so cared for -- 
long term care, eye care, private care, dental care. 

I'm not grouchy,
I just don't like traffic, waiting, crowds, and politicians. 

I'm sure everything I can't find is in a secure place. 

I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg. 

I'm having trouble remembering simple words like...... 

I'm realizing that aging is not for wimps. 

I'm sure they are making adults much younger these days. 

I'm wondering, if you're only as old as you feel, 
how could I be alive at 150? 

I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... 
I've just lost the storeroom. 

Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN 
and I think I am having the time of my life! 

Now if I could only remember who sent this to me, 
I would send it to many more! 

Did I already send this to you?