Maybe it's being frugal. Maybe it's abhorring waste. Maybe it's environmental concern for my "grands" generation from this grandmother of the "mostly" cloth diaper generation.
Mother, and her generation, knew the value of "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" philosophy. I think I inherited just a touch of that.
Hubby says I gift wrap our garbage.
Hubby says I gift wrap our garbage.
I know I'm an oddity in this throw it away, disposable society.
Replace. Buy new. Update seems to be the buzzword.
Maybe it's a subliminal message to self. I don't want someone to throw me aside or prefer an "updated" version. An "out with the old, in with the new" mentality.
Last year while "languishing in Leviticus," I did hold on to a verse that gave meaning to life in one's "winter" season.
So....maybe youngins can cut us seniors some slack---accept us with all our idiosyncrasies and learn how to make-do---making the most of all that God has provided in your lives, even the old folks, whose paths you cross.
Replace. Buy new. Update seems to be the buzzword.
Maybe it's a subliminal message to self. I don't want someone to throw me aside or prefer an "updated" version. An "out with the old, in with the new" mentality.
Last year while "languishing in Leviticus," I did hold on to a verse that gave meaning to life in one's "winter" season.
You shall rise up before the gray-headed and honor the aged, and you shall revere your God; I am the LORD. (Leviticus 19:32)
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