Two years ago I bought the washer and dryer pictured above. Of course, they weren’t sold with the laundry in them.
I announced to friends, “This is probably the last washer and dryer I will ever buy!” I didn’t say it to be morbid. I read the warranty and I did the math.
Those younger than me scoffed at that, but anyone my age or older, paused – probably to watch the highlights of their life pass before them and then they made a few cheery statements of their own.
“If I buy my next car and keep it until it conks – that may be my final car – maybe one more. If I lease for 36 months that works out to four more cars. That feels better – although, before I know it my kids or the cops will probably take away my license and tell me it’s for my own good.
“I no longer check off ‘3 years’ for subscriptions. It’s not a bargain if you’re dead.”
“Last house. It’s condo living for us. And, of course, no steps. This means I will never again say “Let’s go upstairs.” Oh, no…
When I ‘celebrated’ turning sssixty I realized something startling. I may be too old for certain things but there is nothing that I’m too young for. Oh, my…
Have a nice day, fellow baby boomers.
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