I don't recall seeing that Holly Hunter movie; in fact the name is familiar, but I don't remember what she looks like. Do you remember the movie Airport (not Airplane)? No sex or nudity...just suspense and action. It's the commercials too. I think Sabrina, with Harrison Ford, was a great love story but without nudity and sex. That's o.k. Why they have to have the gratuitous sex is beyond me. "You've Got Mail" didn't have any, did it? Great movie. Well, now I'm rambling so I'll shut up and save some computer space in some server somewhere. Joe
I actually like the love story movies since my husband was far short of a romantic. In fact, doesn't even take 2 hands to count the number of times he has complimented me over the 38 years of our marriage or been romantic. Love all the old westerns and old war movies - they are my favorites.
That is so sad. You wonderful women deserve all the romance you can get. I like any love story that has a happy ending. I like the boy gets girl ending. I think it is "Whatever it takes" that is a movie about high school romance that is a great story with a happy ending. I don't care what the ages are, I just like to see love bloom. Good war stuff - Patton and Battle of the Bulge. Oh my gosh I did it again...it's after midnight! No wonder I get only 5-6 hrs of sleep a night.
I've often thought of how nice it would be if we all lived in one huge living facility where we (and LO if able) could interact personally. That way we could always have friends around to go see, and get help and support from as needed. I know there would be downsides like 'cliques' forming, and problems with behaviors, but with each person's suite of rooms being like your own home, that wouldn't be such a problem. It would be like all of us living on the same street, but just a little closer. I think the loneliness would be cut down a lot if not eliminated. Just a crazy thought.
Texas Joe, that is why so many people love the Independent Living facilities - Their lives are so filled with new friends and activities, they don't dwell on their children and old friends absenses as much. I have seriously thought about that lifestyle...Before this, it was a way we could enjoy life without the work of maintaining a home. But as Marsh can tell you, if our LO is not well, we still have their care to deal with. Still, you have friends next door or down the hall. Community events all the time...and help is available if you need it.
Worth looking into...just for fun. Texas has "A Place For Mom" ... that helps find facilities that meet your needs. Google the name and get their 1-800 number. (I think they are in many other states as well!!) Nice people who do your leg work for you..and you'll get lots of brochures and phone calls....believe me! LOTS AND LOTS!! :-;
I have played tennis with a group - male and female for years. One day, one of the men told me that if I wasn't married, that he would like to have me for a girlfiend, to travel, go to the opera, etc. It felt so good to be noticed and acknowledged. Now I must say, the man is 95 but he is in perfect health, takes no meds and plays very good tennis. I figured if I left my husband and the AD - not that I would - that this man would immediately get some awful needy medical diagnosis so I better stay put. But that "empty" place just begs to be filled with fun and LIFE.
Nancy, I visualized something like a resort, but filled with all us US....people with the same type of problems and needs. Now obviously we can't all sell our homes and buy into one facility like that, located in Colorado for instance, but what if one already existed in our states with the same kind of people as us, so we could still have that support and fellowship based on mutual life situations we find ourselves in now.
Dagma3, that really would be a risk - 95 - I am 72 and in perfect health with no meds too, but I don't play tennis. Maybe this guy is destined to live to 110, and me to pass on at 75...you just never know. It's a two-way street when it comes to more mature people and the gamble that either one may need care from the other at some point in time.