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In reply to the discussion: ". . .when we realize that aging is real. . ." Excerpt From A Firing Offense George Pelecanos [View all]

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3. My wife's 73. She still doesn't like to be called MA'AM. Don't people realize how they can affect our senses of being?
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Thu May 22, 2025, 02:41 AM
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". . .when we realize that aging is real. . ." Excerpt From A Firing Offense George Pelecanos [View all] George McGovern May 22 OP
I was called MA'AM when I was 21 and a sergeant in the Air Force, by new airmen Skittles May 22 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author George McGovern May 22 #2
My wife's 73. She still doesn't like to be called MA'AM. Don't people realize how they can affect our senses of being? George McGovern May 22 #3
When one goes from being called "Miss" to being called "Ma'am", we women check our LoisB May 22 #5
At first reading of your reply Lois I thought you meant "we women check out" of the scene and walk away. I was wrong. George McGovern May 22 #6
We do that too. LoisB May 22 #16
I haven't been called that lately as a geezer Skittles May 22 #8
Another context for geezer: "An elderly person, especially one with a long-standing presence or experience." George McGovern May 22 #18
I do find my concept as ELDERLY has very much changed Skittles May 22 #19
I once told my favorite barista, who is Latino, Demobrat May 22 #4
Of course his tips went up, silly boy. Good you set him right! Thanks Demobrat (love your user name)! -- Allan George McGovern May 22 #7
Yep. BurnDoubt May 22 #9
No Shit Indeed BurnDoubt! Thanks! George McGovern May 22 #12
Yeah Figarosmom May 22 #10
Agreed Figarosmom! Thanks! -- Allan George McGovern May 22 #13
Without old people there wold be no young people. multigraincracker May 22 #11
Profound statement multigraincracker. Thank You! -- Allan George McGovern May 22 #14
Boomer Proud, and I got to see all of great bands live. multigraincracker May 22 #15
That's a great motto "Boomer Proud"! There were lotsa great bands for sure! Thanks multigraincracker! George McGovern May 22 #17
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