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Serenity now May 23, 2012 By Paula Libbey
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It’s taken me many years to find “serenity”, but I may finally be learning to accept the things I cannot change. I have grown [though probably not enough for most people to notice]. The “little things” no longer seem to bother me [drive me to the brink of insanity]. What little things? Here are a couple examples… Every May, overly tanned men over the age of 55 begin walking around town without their shirts*. I’m not certain if they lost their shirts or if they simply forgot to finish getting dressed.
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Just today, I went on a short errand and encountered three over-55 shirtless men! The first—wearing socks and sandals, but oddly enough, no shirt—walked across the
May 2013 (7)
bank parking lot. Where was he coming from and where was he going without his
April 2013 (10)
shirt?
March 2013 (14)
Moments later, I was startled by another over-55 shirtless man running by my car while
February 2013 (14)
I was at a stop light. Nearly swiped my side view mirror [being a modest gal, this
January 2013 (16)
encounter was way too close for comfort]. Just when my heart stopped racing and I
December 2012 (16)
thought I was in the clear, I turned the corner to find another over-55 shirtless man watering his shrubs.
November 2012 (17) October 2012 (17)
Acceptance
September 2012 (15)
I will never understand this spring tradition where over-55 men toss social
August 2012 (12)
expectations—and their shirts—aside. You don’t see over-55 women tossing their shirts aside and wandering around town or even their front yards. BUT, I am growing
July 2012 (17)
less agitated by this “aged shirtless-ness” with every passing year. [By growing I
June 2012 (17)
mean, having less of a desire to become Mayor and enforce nothing but shirt wearing.
May 2012 (16)
Anarchy would almost certainly ensue under my watch, but ALL the townspeople will at least be wearing shirts.]
April 2012 (22) March 2012 (6)
Another example of my “growth” is how I’ve learned to accept the fact that I may never, ever [ever, ever, ever] feel rested again. So I just try to make the best of the quiet
February 2012 (3)
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Once I fell asleep during a CT scan of my head. The lights were dim, the kids weren’t allowed in the room, and I had six uninterrupted minutes. Last week, I dozed off while having my teeth cleaned. The gentle backward tilt of the chair and the soft, soothing sounds of Mariah Carey singing the remake of “Without You” by Badfinger, provided
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the perfect nap-like environment. [Sadly, I was rudely awakened by the hygienist who
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wanted to chit chat and ask questions, even though I couldn’t possibly speak clearly
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enough to answer with that tartar scraper shoved in my mouth.]
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Maybe serenity comes with age. Maybe I’m just too tired to care about ALL the little
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things. Maybe in 13 years, I will smash through the glass ceiling and toss my shirt
May 2013 (10)
aside!
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*If these men were Mark Wahlberg, I would be totally fine with it. Take a peek and you’ll see what I mean. http://www.moviefanatic.com/gallery/mark-wahlberg-shirtless/
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** Some might call this narcoleptic. I call it efficient, possibly desperate. Well, let’s just
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say six of one, half a dozen of the other.
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†Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hat1Hc9SNwE
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About Paula Libbey
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Paula Libbey spent 10 years working as a copywriter in the publishing and advertising industries in New Jersey. While her career dream was to tour
June 2012 (10)
with a rock band as a backup singer, her severe tone deafness forced her
May 2012 (6)
to consider the next logical option--writing tag lines and marketing materials. Currently, Paula is a stay-at-home mom, who constantly questions her sanity while mothering her 8-
April 2012 (4)
year-old son and 6-year-old daughter; husband Bill, Sam the basset hound, and Lil' Bill
March 2012 (1)
the hermit crab.
February 2012 (1) May 2011 (4)
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What a delightful post, Paula. Great way to start the day. Serenity naps —
Letting loved ones face natural consequences: Don’t let a foolish
let’s take ‘em when we can get ‘em!
swimmer pull you under
May 23, 2012 at 7:24 am
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Conquering weight loss as we age Accept a new weight loss mantra:
David Hegge says: May 23, 2012 at 9:15 am
Ha! It would really disturb you stopping by my farm then. 50 next week, and on occaision have been known to do chores wearing only my workboots. Frightens the heck out of the UPS driver. Reply
There is no 'quick fix'
Patty Crater says: May 23, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Oh Paula. You never disappoint. Love hearing your thoughts…on anything, really. Reply
Carrie Romsos says: May 23, 2012 at 8:29 pm
LOL! I am too tired to let the little things bother. Just one Saturday morning would be bliss for me! Reply
Michelle Sunde says: May 23, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Loved it Paula!! You make me laugh…. :0) Reply
Cheri says: May 24, 2012 at 7:13 am
Great read, Paula…thanks for the morning chuckle (does anyone even use that word anymore?)! Reply
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Serenity now May 23, 2012 By Paula Libbey
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6 Comments
It’s taken me many years to find “serenity”, but I may finally be learning to accept the things I cannot change. I have grown [though probably not enough for most people to notice]. The “little things” no longer seem to bother me [drive me to the brink of insanity]. What little things? Here are a couple examples… Every May, overly tanned men over the age of 55 begin walking around town without their shirts*. I’m not certain if they lost their shirts or if they simply forgot to finish getting dressed.
Mind & Spirit Archive October 2013 (4) September 2013 (6) August 2013 (13) July 2013 (18) June 2013 (19)
Just today, I went on a short errand and encountered three over-55 shirtless men! The first—wearing socks and sandals, but oddly enough, no shirt—walked across the
May 2013 (7)
bank parking lot. Where was he coming from and where was he going without his
April 2013 (10)
shirt?
March 2013 (14)
Moments later, I was startled by another over-55 shirtless man running by my car while
February 2013 (14)
I was at a stop light. Nearly swiped my side view mirror [being a modest gal, this
January 2013 (16)
encounter was way too close for comfort]. Just when my heart stopped racing and I
December 2012 (16)
thought I was in the clear, I turned the corner to find another over-55 shirtless man watering his shrubs.
November 2012 (17) October 2012 (17)
Acceptance
September 2012 (15)
I will never understand this spring tradition where over-55 men toss social
August 2012 (12)
expectations—and their shirts—aside. You don’t see over-55 women tossing their shirts aside and wandering around town or even their front yards. BUT, I am growing
July 2012 (17)
less agitated by this “aged shirtless-ness” with every passing year. [By growing I
June 2012 (17)
mean, having less of a desire to become Mayor and enforce nothing but shirt wearing.
May 2012 (16)
Anarchy would almost certainly ensue under my watch, but ALL the townspeople will at least be wearing shirts.]
April 2012 (22) March 2012 (6)
Another example of my “growth” is how I’ve learned to accept the fact that I may never, ever [ever, ever, ever] feel rested again. So I just try to make the best of the quiet
February 2012 (3)
Search this website…
moments and catch a short snooze whenever and wherever I can.
May 2011 (8)
Once I fell asleep during a CT scan of my head. The lights were dim, the kids weren’t allowed in the room, and I had six uninterrupted minutes. Last week, I dozed off while having my teeth cleaned. The gentle backward tilt of the chair and the soft, soothing sounds of Mariah Carey singing the remake of “Without You” by Badfinger, provided
Relationships Archive October 2013 (4)
the perfect nap-like environment. [Sadly, I was rudely awakened by the hygienist who
September 2013 (1)
wanted to chit chat and ask questions, even though I couldn’t possibly speak clearly
August 2013 (3)
enough to answer with that tartar scraper shoved in my mouth.]
July 2013 (4)
Maybe serenity comes with age. Maybe I’m just too tired to care about ALL the little
June 2013 (4)
things. Maybe in 13 years, I will smash through the glass ceiling and toss my shirt
May 2013 (10)
aside!
April 2013 (2)
*If these men were Mark Wahlberg, I would be totally fine with it. Take a peek and you’ll see what I mean. http://www.moviefanatic.com/gallery/mark-wahlberg-shirtless/
March 2013 (4) February 2013 (7)
** Some might call this narcoleptic. I call it efficient, possibly desperate. Well, let’s just
January 2013 (10)
say six of one, half a dozen of the other.
December 2012 (5)
†Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hat1Hc9SNwE
November 2012 (6) October 2012 (1)
Filed Under: Mind & Spirit, Self Image
September 2012 (4) August 2012 (6)
About Paula Libbey
July 2012 (6)
Paula Libbey spent 10 years working as a copywriter in the publishing and advertising industries in New Jersey. While her career dream was to tour
June 2012 (10)
with a rock band as a backup singer, her severe tone deafness forced her
May 2012 (6)
to consider the next logical option--writing tag lines and marketing materials. Currently, Paula is a stay-at-home mom, who constantly questions her sanity while mothering her 8-
April 2012 (4)
year-old son and 6-year-old daughter; husband Bill, Sam the basset hound, and Lil' Bill
March 2012 (1)
the hermit crab.
February 2012 (1) May 2011 (4)
Comments Gaye Lindfors says:
You may also like -
What a delightful post, Paula. Great way to start the day. Serenity naps —
Letting loved ones face natural consequences: Don’t let a foolish
let’s take ‘em when we can get ‘em!
swimmer pull you under
May 23, 2012 at 7:24 am
Reply
Conquering weight loss as we age Accept a new weight loss mantra:
David Hegge says: May 23, 2012 at 9:15 am
Ha! It would really disturb you stopping by my farm then. 50 next week, and on occaision have been known to do chores wearing only my workboots. Frightens the heck out of the UPS driver. Reply
There is no 'quick fix'
Patty Crater says: May 23, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Oh Paula. You never disappoint. Love hearing your thoughts…on anything, really. Reply
Carrie Romsos says: May 23, 2012 at 8:29 pm
LOL! I am too tired to let the little things bother. Just one Saturday morning would be bliss for me! Reply
Michelle Sunde says: May 23, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Loved it Paula!! You make me laugh…. :0) Reply
Cheri says: May 24, 2012 at 7:13 am
Great read, Paula…thanks for the morning chuckle (does anyone even use that word anymore?)! Reply
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