Guest guest Posted November 14, 2002 Report Share Posted November 14, 2002 Subject: Important Lessons It is important for men to remember that as women grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as they did when they were younger. When men notice this, they should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle the situation. When I got laid off from my consulting job and took " early retirement " in January, it became necessary for to get a full-time job, both for extra income and for health benefits that we need. She was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a job at a local transcription house. It was shortly after she started working at this job that I noticed that she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from fishing or hunting about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says that she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. I understand that she is not as young as she used to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally does get supper on the table. She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we finished eating. It is now not unusual for the dishes to sit on the table for several hours after supper. I do what I can by reminding her several times each evening that they aren't cleaning themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it does seem to help her get them done before she goes to bed. Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When she was younger, used to be able to go up and down the stairs all day and not get tired. Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just can't make another trip down those steps. I don't make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes the laundry the next evening, I am willing to overlook it. Not only that, but unless I need something ironed to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's bowling or something like that, I will tell her to wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This gives her a little more time to do some of those odds and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day fishing, this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more leisurely pace. is starting to complain a little occasionally. Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any, if you know what I mean. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods than she used to have to take. A couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I overlook comments like these, because I realize it's just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her that as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me and take her break by the hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not saying that the ability to show this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how frustrating women can become as they get older. My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that you make the effort. I realize that achieving the exemplary level of showing consideration I have attained is out of reach for the average man. However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a little less often because of this article, I will consider that writing it was worthwhile. Editor's Note: Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. Note: forwarded message attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 LOL > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 LOL > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 LOL > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 this made me so mad untill i got to the end and finally i got a laugh, i forwarded this onto everyone at work. lol > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 this made me so mad untill i got to the end and finally i got a laugh, i forwarded this onto everyone at work. lol > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 this made me so mad untill i got to the end and finally i got a laugh, i forwarded this onto everyone at work. lol > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 I am glad for . Good girl. Arlene > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 I am glad for . Good girl. Arlene > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2002 Report Share Posted November 15, 2002 I am glad for . Good girl. Arlene > > Subject: Important Lessons > > > It is important for men to remember that as women > grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain > the same quality of housekeeping as they did when > they were younger. When men notice this, they > should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle > the situation. > When I got laid off from my consulting job and took > " early retirement " in January, it became necessary > for to get a full-time job, both for extra > income and for health benefits that we need. She > was a trained medical transcriptionist when we met > twenty-eight ears ago and was fortunate to land a > job at a local transcription house. It was shortly > after she started working at this job that I noticed > that she was beginning to show her age. > I usually get home from fishing or hunting about > the same time she gets home from work. Although > she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says > that she has to rest for half an hour or so before > she starts supper. I try not to yell at her when > this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her time. > I understand that she is not as young as she used > to be. I just tell her to wake me when she finally > does get supper on the table. > She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we > finished eating. It is now not unusual for the > dishes to sit on the table for several hours after > supper. I do what I can by reminding her several > times each evening that they aren't cleaning > themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it > does seem to help her get them done before she > goes to bed. > Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When > she was younger, used to be able to go up > and down the stairs all day and not get tired. > Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so > much more quickly. Sometimes she says she just > can't make another trip down those steps. I don't > make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes > the laundry the next evening, I am willing to > overlook it. > Not only that, but unless I need something ironed > to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's > or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's > bowling or something like that, I will tell her to > wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This > gives her a little more time to do some of those odds > and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or > dusting. Also, if I have had a really good day > fishing, > this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more > leisurely pace. > is starting to complain a little occasionally. > Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice. > For example, she will say that it is difficult for her > to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch > hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try > to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out > over two or even three days. That way she won't have > to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch > completely now and > then wouldn't hurt her any, if you > know what I mean. > When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs > more rest periods than she used to have to take. A > couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break > when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I > overlook comments like these, because I realize it's > just age talking. In fact, I try not to embarrass her > when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell > her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly- > squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her > that as long as she is making one for herself, she may > as well make one for me and take her break by the > hammock, so she can talk with me until I fall asleep. > I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm > coming from. I know that I probably look like a saint > in the way I support on a daily basis. I'm not > saying that the ability to show this much > consideration > is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will > find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how > frustrating women > can become as they get older. > My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that > you make the effort. I realize that achieving the > exemplary level of showing consideration I have > attained is out of reach for the average man. > However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a > little less often because of this article, I will > consider that writing it was worthwhile. > > > Editor's Note: > Bob's funeral was on Saturday, June 15th. > was acquitted on Monday, June 17th. > Note: forwarded message attached. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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