In the last post I took the privilege of making some assumptions about my readers.
I was passing out advice. That's dangerous. I assumed that people needed advice? I assumed that all my readers were much younger and that when they reach my age the advice will be helpful.
Was I in for a surprise. Many readers had the advice I gave them and many had more advice to give.
Well, I guess that's how it works. We don't know the other person and the other person may have more experience and knowledge than we think.
The comments were an eye opener and they were most helpful. I hope other people learned from the comments and so will have an easier time navigating old age.
I will have to be much more careful about assumptions I make from now on.
I'm grateful for any comment I get from readers. And I really appreciate any and all advice I get. I have learned so much from all of you. I hope you're staying warm, Red. My daughter tells me it's very cold there right now.
ReplyDeleteComments and sharing really make blogging what it is. My Chicago daughter says they are getting a major snow storm.
DeleteYou sparked a good few comments and discussion...great!!
ReplyDeleteComments really make blogging fun.
DeleteI'm betting most of your readers like good lighting to read by. Glaucoma still permits my to have 20/20 vision but requires a good light to read tiny print. The flashlight on my cell is pretty bright when I'm in a hurry. One of those camper lights on a headband is great for night nursing duties or when the power goes out. Stay warm. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI'm fortunate to have good eyesight. some of my friends struggle with poor eyesight.
DeleteAs we write and publish our blogposts, we never know for sure who will be reading them. Long ago, I made the assumption that all my readers would be kind and friendly like you - never expecting that a few of them would be quite nasty - always seeking to criticise or score points. That's why I had to turn on the moderation facility.
ReplyDeleteWe never know who we'll meet but most of the time it's positive, pleasant and interesting.
DeleteI have to go back because I don't remember and have no idea what you're on about. 😇
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it great we can still learn a few things at our age!
ReplyDeleteThe world keeps moving faster and aster and we have to keep up.
DeleteRed, as an Official Senior Citizen, one of the things I like about blogging is hearing tips and suggestions from other Seniors about how to best deal with this business of getting older … and older … and older. 😊 I like the way your Assumer has been working … keep up the good work! John
ReplyDeleteJohn , we are among the very fortunate of seniors who are well in body and mind. I know too many people now who have dementia.
DeleteI think people of all ages can use these helpful tools you mentioned, Red.
ReplyDeleteYes people can use these items and they are made just a bit better.
DeleteI missed your last post, so I had to go back to see what your "assumer" was assuming.
ReplyDeleteNo harm done. Many of us are now "elderly" and, yes, we need assist devices of various kinds. We have more that usual right now as I recover from surgery. We are one of those households that has mini-flashlights here and there. That lighted magnifying glass might be next.
By all means get the magnifying glass with a light.
DeleteWe never stop learning even when we get old. New things everyday come our way.
ReplyDeleteWe have to learn new things to stay in the game.
DeleteI always appreciate your blog posts and advice Red. We can learn a lot if we take things in the way they were intended, which is meant in good faith.
ReplyDeletethecontemplativecat here. Learning something everyday is essential. I blog for general consumption, young or old. Writing is the joy.
ReplyDeleteI find bloggers tend to be a very positive force.
ReplyDeleteI like your blogpost title - I need to adjust my assumer from time to time as well :)
ReplyDeleteI am never averse to advice!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading the variety of comments your posts spark! There is always something to learn from you and from the comments.
ReplyDeleteI thought you had great suggestions!
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