September 26, 2005

The Duplex Planet "Since the elderly are already thought of by what they have in common - that they're all old - I try to recast them as individuals. I quote and write about them in order to address the larger world. The audience/reader meets them and comes to feel the characters are familiar, people they might want to spend time with. The men and women whose individualities expose the myths of aging are not extraordinary. They are typical in their unique humanness." Mainly, though, it's about old people saying funny things.

This is pretty old, but I did a search and couldn't find it.

posted by cog_nate 19 years ago
  • Wow, this takes me back. Worth a look and a listen, folks.
  • I love talking to older people. They have so many stories and interesting observations. I hope to be an old biddy with something to say one day. thumbs up for link
  • I don't know. I don't know art when I see it. Well, I do, dammit. And it ain't ham. Why is it they put holes in Swiss cheese when it's limburger needs ventilation! Mainly, though, it's about old people saying funny things. You think that's funny you little whippersnapper? Do you? Laughing at your GramMa? Well, you're going straight to hell for this post, cog_nate. Don't you laugh at your elders and betters. I'll show you! *gnashes false teeth, loses lower plate, thumps floor with cane, shakes cane, slips, falls* Help! I've fallen, and I can't get .... *snore*
  • And it ain't ham. NoooooOOOOOOooooo!!!
  • Advantage: GramMa