Is There Life After Retirement?

I’m Older Than …

Posted on: July 20, 2023

Last week I overhead a 30-something coffee shop patron bragging to his 20-something latte infused companion that he was, in fact, older than Google. Experiencing a real “hold my beer” moment, I started thinking about what I can personally remember coming into existence. Hence, this post.

In no particular order, I am older than:

  • Zip codes
  • Area codes (Direct Distance Dialing!)
  • Velcro patent
  • Home computers
  • Cassettes tapes for home use
  • Space travel
  • DVDs
  • MRIs
  • Digital cameras
  • Polio vaccine
  • Barbie dolls
  • Non- glass milk bottles
  • Pantyhose
  • Attached gas caps

And since Bill Haley and the Comets recorded Rock Around the Clock when I was three months old, I like to think the Rock & Roll and I are the same age. R&R and I are both feeling our age, no doubt, but we’ve each had a great run. And we’re still going. Slower. Kind of hobbling. Not always sure what we are, but hanging in there.

What are you older than?

6 Responses to "I’m Older Than …"

We’re older than color tv.

I had two lists and forgot to combine them. Left out a bunch of sh**.

We’re old enough to write a book about it!

Portable phones
Copiers
GPS
Seat belts
My husband

Good on, Marti!! I’m much older than Apollo, the lunar landing capsule, reel-to-reel, and color TV.

Cable TV, remotes for TV, the internet.

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    • v l: Hey Marti, I find it easy to not buy "stuff" on the regular. I don't think the ease of online shopping helps us in that regard. I already have enou
    • v l: Marti, I can empathize with your feelings on the current situation being experienced in the US. I do believe it is having more of a worldwide effect
    • drspires5c267a864f: Good evening, Marti. Dilemma, indeed….