Benefits of Old Age

edbro · 04-23-2009, 11:58 AM

Okay, "old" is relative but I'm 51. When I was a teen I read every one of the Travis McGee novels by John D. MacDonald and loved each of them. I think I reread them again in my 30's. Now that I'm in my 50s I am rereading them yet again, realizing that I have forgotten the story lines enough that they are fresh to me again.

A bad memory is sometimes a good thing when it comes to books. On the other hand, I've sometimes been bitten by getting halfway through a book and realizing that it seems awfully familiar somehow. I've started to log the books I have read in a spreadsheet.

DixieGal · 04-23-2009, 12:11 PM

Don't forget where you saved the spreadsheet, and for goodness sake, don't password protect it!

I can't remember anything anymore either. I think maybe it is better this way.

MickeyC · 04-23-2009, 12:32 PM

You can also hide your own Easter eggs

HarryT · 04-23-2009, 12:43 PM

Heck, yes. I've said before that one of the huge benefits of reaching "a certain age" is that you can re-read all your favourite detective stories and not know "who did it".

It's great!

Lady Blue · 04-23-2009, 12:51 PM

I have a habbit of putting something "in a safe place." I'm so successful it's even safe from me. It may never be seen again.

edbro · 04-23-2009, 12:57 PM

I just saw a quote from another member here on this forum. Credit goes to Columbus:
"As I get older I find myself wondering more about the hereafter -

I walk into a room and wonder - - - - what I am here after?"

columbus · 04-23-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edbro;

Okay, "old" is relative but I'm 51. When I was a teen I read every one of the Travis McGee novels by John D. MacDonald and loved each of them. I think I reread them again in my 30's. Now that I'm in my 50s I am rereading them yet again, realizing that I have forgotten the story lines enough that they are fresh to me again.

A bad memory is sometimes a good thing when it comes to books. On the other hand, I've sometimes been bitten by getting halfway through a book and realizing that it seems awfully familiar somehow. I've started to log the books I have read in a spreadsheet.

You also get to rediscover your family & see your wife (What wife!!) anew every day

Lady Blue · 04-23-2009, 01:15 PM

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

edbro · 04-23-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Blue

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

In that case, I've paid a high price and have nothing to show for it.

Laine · 04-23-2009, 01:45 PM

I went to a play last year - Memories of Water (I think). It was nearly half time interval when it dawned on me that it sounded familiar, and I realised I'd watched a movie called "Before I/You? Go". When I looked it up on the internet, the movie was based on the play.
Of course, in the movie you have different locations, and on a stage just one set, but I should have realised earlier.

Laine

columbus · 04-23-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Blue;

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

The first does not bestow the second IMHO!

Lady Blue · 04-23-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edbro

In that case, I've paid a high price and have nothing to show for it.

I'd ask for my money back then.

Lady Blue · 04-23-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by columbus

The first does not bestow the second IMHO!

No, some of us stay child(ish)like forever.

Timoleon · 04-23-2009, 02:21 PM

LibraryThing has been a Godsend for me --- letting me know what I've already read and what is still left on my plate.

www.librarything.com

columbus · 04-23-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Blue;

No, some of us stay child(ish)like forever.

Me Me Me Me MeMe Me Me ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-23-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
edbro Banned Posts: 640 Karma: 4911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grapevine, TX Device: iPad4	Benefits of Old Age Okay, "old" is relative but I'm 51. When I was a teen I read every one of the Travis McGee novels by John D. MacDonald and loved each of them. I think I reread them again in my 30's. Now that I'm in my 50s I am rereading them yet again, realizing that I have forgotten the story lines enough that they are fresh to me again. A bad memory is sometimes a good thing when it comes to books. On the other hand, I've sometimes been bitten by getting halfway through a book and realizing that it seems awfully familiar somehow. I've started to log the books I have read in a spreadsheet.

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Don't forget where you saved the spreadsheet, and for goodness sake, don't password protect it! I can't remember anything anymore either. I think maybe it is better this way.

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MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	You can also hide your own Easter eggs

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Heck, yes. I've said before that one of the huge benefits of reaching "a certain age" is that you can re-read all your favourite detective stories and not know "who did it". It's great!

04-23-2009, 12:51 PM	#5
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	I have a habbit of putting something "in a safe place." I'm so successful it's even safe from me. It may never be seen again.

04-23-2009, 12:57 PM	#6
edbro Banned Posts: 640 Karma: 4911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grapevine, TX Device: iPad4	I just saw a quote from another member here on this forum. Credit goes to Columbus: "As I get older I find myself wondering more about the hereafter - I walk into a room and wonder - - - - what I am here after?"

04-23-2009, 01:15 PM	#8
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

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Laine Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1162396 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia Device: Aura H2O, Voyage	I went to a play last year - Memories of Water (I think). It was nearly half time interval when it dawned on me that it sounded familiar, and I realised I'd watched a movie called "Before I/You? Go". When I looked it up on the internet, the movie was based on the play. Of course, in the movie you have different locations, and on a stage just one set, but I should have realised earlier. Laine

04-23-2009, 02:21 PM	#14
Timoleon Time Enough at Last Posts: 387 Karma: 1151316 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England Device: iPad 3, iPhone 5, Kindle 3, Fire, Sony PRS-350	LibraryThing has been a Godsend for me --- letting me know what I've already read and what is still left on my plate. www.librarything.com