Me NOW! ME!

The easiest thing in the world to do is criticize. I plead guilty and you are likely standing next to me. How about that? Even in my guilt confession, I found an avenue to point a 'critical' finger at YOU. That said, I speak with experience when I tell you that the older you become the greater is the tendency to criticize others, especially the younger generation. Now that I have established reasons for you readers to refute that which I am prepared to declare, I shall declare it anyway. Those generations coming behind me are self-centered and impatient. There, I've said it. I am now the 'old-codger...bitching.'

Follow this old man's logic. Illinois' interstate speed limit is now 70mph.Years ago, I asked a neighborhood friend, who was a State Trooper, what speed limit maximum would pass before I'd likely be ticketed...he said no more than 7-miles over the posted limit. Therefore, I set my cruise-control on 77mph. Last week driving to St. Louis,  I could not keep count of the number of drivers who'd run up on my rear bumper then pass at speeds well over 80mph. Auto drivers' today are 'fools.'...impatient fools! I'm told to 'Start Seeing Motorcycles.' That's a good idea because most motorcyclist are not 'seeing me' as they dodge through traffic going from lane to lane. Most riders wearing no helmet while I must be strapped in by a seat belt and protected by an airbag.

Many of my grandchildren are like others their age...they don't wish to wait for anything. They want a cell phone far too early in life, they want their own space, their own food, their own auto and everything that brings instant gratification.

There! I feel much better after that rant. Now, here is my warning to that younger crowd: Slow down and be more considerate and enjoy because you ain't seen anything like the 'impatients' your going to have when you become a senior old-codger...doin' the bitching.
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