Anne

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  • in reply to: Getting older people off the roads #22125

    Anne
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    Many of the residents where I work recognize that it’s best for their own safety and others, so they gave up their car keys long ago. A few more are really dreading the day when they can’t drive anymore- they view it as a freedom issue. Either way, improving public transportation (paratransit and regular) would really help to increase freedom options and remind seniors that they can still have full lives without a car.

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    Name : Anne, Gender : Female, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 24, City : Iowa City, State : IA, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 
    in reply to: Short people got no reason… to be upset? #22126

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    I used to be self-consious about being short (I’m 5’2″) but am just fine with it now. I don’t care for people who comment on my stature or mention how difficult it must be. I am who I am, and have challenges just like everyone else. I’ve learned to be very resourceful and self-reliant in obtaining things, and in other areas.

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    Name : Anne, Gender : Female, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 24, City : Iowa City, State : IA, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 
    in reply to: what’s wrong with “ma’am”? #22127

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    Exactly.. women don’t want to be reminded they are old. Even worse, when people call strangers “ma’am” that are close to/ younger than them, for lack of a better word. Just be polite; saying please and thank you is respectful.

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    Name : Anne, Gender : Female, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 24, City : Iowa City, State : IA, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 
    in reply to: Fathers/Daughters – time spent together #22128

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    I think Dad time is always good! I grew up in a happy 2 parent home, but still remember that my dad and I walked to Donutland every Saturday morning (we were the only 2 up), where he would drink coffe with a cherry donut and I got chocolate chip! We read the newspaper together. I appreciate my dad and the pressures upon him more each day- but the unconditional support my parents provided when I lost my job, and when my dad was job hunting, and when my grandma was diagnosed with cancer made me think of them differently. Also, reading what my dad wrote about his relationship with his mom for her 80th birthday.

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    Name : Anne, Gender : Female, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 24, City : Iowa City, State : IA, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 
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