One thing most of us have in common is furniture. And, for most of us, it's old. It's from family members who are now collecting pensions; it's from college and we've kept it around for memories of good times that we couldn't remember anyway, and; we mistakenly believe every piece was a Chippendale or Tiffany or of such great value it will propel us through our last years.
Nonsense. It's old crappy furniture. Get rid of it!
Two months ago I carefully placed my original iphone in the glove compartment and gently closed the door. Unfortunately, the glass shattered. I was not happy primarily because I'm cheap. I researched replacing the glass and it simply wasn't worth it. So, I did what I thought I would never do: I taped it together.
Ever seen the old guy sitting in a diner with his glasses taped together and said "damn that just looks awful, I'll never do that"? Well, I did it to an iphone.
My "daughter" and her friend-boy returned from a short vacation last night. They were over at the house and we were discussing new eye glasses. They were very sweet in convincing me that I needed to shed the old style glasses and get something more modern. They basically called me "old furniture" and suggested I discard my taste in eye glasses!
In two weeks or so I'll be wearing some "Tom Ford" look a-likes for reading. I'm still going to look well over 70, at least until they sponsor a face lift, hair replacement and new dentures. But, I'll have those glasses!
I managed to find my all time favorite glasses. I had them hidden for about ten years. Very cool looking rimless. Very classy. Matches all the wrinkles around my eyes. Covers the drooping eyelids.
Off to the repair store. I'll teach those kids a lesson! New lenses, some restorative work and I'll have them back in service.
So, I didn't throw out all of the old-I kept just one. They'll make a nice contrast to the new ones.
There are some things worth keeping no matter how old they get: ME!
Happy Birthday Mr. Investing Woodworker!
You still don't have those glasses!
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