This was sent to me by my dear wife! LOL

Bobby
In a message dated 7/11/02 7:54:34 AM, gaga1196 writes:

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>It is important for men to remember that as women grow older it becomes
>harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping they did when
>they were younger. When men notice this, they should try not to yell.
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>Let me relate how I handle the situation.
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>When I chucked my job and took early retirement a year ago, it became
necessary
>for Nancy to get a full-time job both for extra income and for health
insurance
>benefits that we need. She was a trained lab tech when we met thirty some
>years ago and was fortunate to land a job at the local medical center as
>a phlebotomist. It was shortly after she started working at this job that
>I noticed that she was beginning to show her age.
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>I usually get home from fishing or hunting about the same time she gets
>home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says
>that she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts supper. I
>try not to yell at her when this happens. Instead, I tell her to take her
>time. I understand that she is not as young as she used to be. I just tell
>her to wake me when she finally does get supper on the table. She used
>to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we finished eating. It is now not
>unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after supper.  I
>do what I can by reminding her several times each evening that they  aren't
>cleaning themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it does seem to help
>her get them done before she goes to bed.
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>Our washer and dryer are in the basement. When she was younger,  Nancy
>used to be able to go up and down the stairs all day and not get tired.
>Now that she is older she seems to get tired so much more quickly. Sometimes
>she says she just can't make another trip down those steps.  I don't make
>a big issue of this. As long as she finishes up the laundry the next evening
>I am willing to overlook it.
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>Not only that, but unless I need something ironed to wear to the Monday's
>lodge meeting or to Wednesday's or Saturday's prayer meeting or to Tuesday's
>or Thursday's bowling or something like that, I will tell her to wait until
>the next evening to do the ironing.  This gives her a little more time
>to do some of those odds and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming,
>or dusting. Also, if I have  had a really good day fishing, this allows
>her to gut and scale the fish at a more leisurely pace.
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>Nancy is starting to complain a little occasionally. Not often, mind you,
>but just enough for me to notice.  For example, she will say that it is
>difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch
>hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try to offer encouragement.
>I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she
>won't have to  rush so much.  I also remind her that missing lunch completely
>now and then wouldn't hurt her any, if you know what I mean.
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>When doing simple jobs she seems to think she needs more rest periods than
>she used to have to take. A couple of weeks ago she said she had to take
>a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I overlook comments
>like these because I realize it's just age  talking.  In fact, I try to
>not embarrass her when she needs these little extra rest breaks.  I tell
>her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade
>and just sit for a while. I tell her that as long as she is making one
>for herself, she may as well make one for me and take her break by the
>hammock so she can talk with me until I fall asleep.
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>I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm coming from. I  know
>that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Nancy on a daily
>basis.I'm not saying that the ability to show this much consideration is
>easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible. No
>one knows better than I do how frustrating women can become as they get
>older.
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>My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that you make the effort.
>I realize that achieving the exemplary level of showing consideration I
>have attained is out of reach for the average man.  However guys, even
>if you just yell at your wife a little less often because of this article,
>I will consider that writing it was worthwhile.
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>(This was written by the deceased husband of a friend of mine! He
mysteriously
>passed on shortly after writing this.
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>The cause of death is still under investigation).
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