Ageism is rife here, anyone over fifty can’t get employment. Considered over the hill, senile and well past their use by date!
Milly played on that, on being the poor old lady. She would speak forthrightly and con many into doing various tasks for her. If they were foolish she wouldn’t fight it, easier to go with the flow and make it work for her.
Although physically declining her grey matter was sharp as a tack. She attended several Church services, any who would provide a lift to and from as she found those Christians ripe for a con!
Carrot Ranch Challenge, May 9, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about growing older. It can be humorous, dark or poignant. It can be true or total fiction.
Love this post and it’s so true… I find myself in her category and can totally relate !! Even though discrimination is against the law it does happen unfortunately in employment! I think I need to take on her perception Lol….
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lol she is a fantasy character from a few people I know, do so at your own peril 🙂
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Indeed a great post. Do read my new blog on ageism which is somewhat related to your topic. Do give Ur feedback if possible 🙂✌️
https://mysavagelifetraveller.home.blog/2019/06/30/ageism/
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Kate, your story makes me think of the sentiment usually regarded toward smart bored teens. I wonder, is the con a survival mechanism in a world that won’t hire over a certain age. Is she too smart, too bored for her age and putting her talents to work among those who won’t hire her?
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ooh very insightful Charli, could well be!
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Nice story but never knew that old people are not wanted here nor do they find jobs. Sad.
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Just goes to show you anyone can become prey. Love it!
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Whom to blame for such acts?
Just the person or the circumstances?
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no I think they are all knowingly participating
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Old age is better than the alternative. Discrimination is prevalent and pathetic.
I love your character though. 😉
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she is a combination of a few women I know and I say bravo!
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She sounds like she’s all there!
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she rocks!
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I’ve seen her around 😉
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yes I thought you may have met her 🙂
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Great story, Kate…touching on several interesting and important things!
Ageism sucks! 😦
Conning people sucks! 😦
But…I think Milly might just be amusing herself. 😉
And…those people she thinks she’s conning….they might be on to her and are just being nice. 😉
I’m trying to grow well-seasoned gracefully. 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…”It’s not a question of how old you are, but a question of how you are old.” Jules Renard
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I think you’ve nailed Milly and her cons … so true, a game they are all aware of but there is no real cost either side … so she gets company, rides and morning tea 🙂
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Discrimination based on age is a bummer!
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discrimination of any kind is a bummer 😦
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You chose the humorous, and not entirely true I hope. Funny how the perception of age changes as we do just that. Fifty now seems positively young. 🙂
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As Bette Davis said: “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.”
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I when I turned 50. I thought it was awful but here I am at 61 and feeling pretty good. Of course, I still think of myself back in my 30’s. Most days anyway 🙂
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lol I totally relate to that, if we avoid the mirrors and keep good health we can be any age we want!
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Oooh, Kate, this certainly exposes some peoples ability to con others and take advantage of a situation. Well done.
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I remember when 30 was thought to be old… Now of course every other week there is an article celebration another person who has reached 100!
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Aging isn’t for the feint of heart. It sucks that there is discrimination about age. Experience should count for a lot of things.
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it used to in previous societies so how did we get here Tony?
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Youth is idolized. It’s celebrated.
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it was great fun but lacked the wisdom we gain as we age … to have this wisdom with that physical prowess would be the go!
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Wow you touched upon so many shades of the effects and ways of aging! 🙂
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quite a twist!
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This is an interesting story. Using her circumstance to her advantage
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lol she is a combination of a few characters I actually know …
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