Age is just a number they say, but when the age gap between couples is very big, that becomes socially unacceptable and many times, people make jokes of these couples.
The following joke that involves and elderly man and a young lady is so good, it will certainly put a smile on your face.
“A 70-year-old man had never experienced marriage. One day, fate brings him face to face with a stunning 17-year-old girl, and a spark ignites between them instantly.
Their connection grows, and they decide to tie the knot. Setting off for their honeymoon in Florida, they embark on this new chapter of life together.
Upon their return, his curious friend queries, “So, my friend, how was the honeymoon?”
With a blissful smile, the man responds, “Oh, it was truly enchanting. The sun, the waves, we shared intimate moments almost every night, we -”
His friend playfully interrupts, “At your age! How did you manage such a feat night after night?”
The man chuckles and replies, “Well, you see, we nearly made love on Monday, we nearly made love on Tuesday…”
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Candace Leslie Cima is a woman in her 70s, but she defies age. This lady, who is very active on the social media, has thousand of followers on TikTok and Instagram where she posts photos of herself and her stunning figure.
However, despite the fact that many people love what she does, there are also those who judge her, writing that she’s too old to be an influencer. The reason for this is probably the fact that when we think of influencers, the first thing that comes to mind are young ladies with big lips who promote certain lifestyle or products.
Back in 2022, Cima caused a stir among her followers and other social media users after posting a clip of herself in a white tank top and pair of jeans, along with strappy white heels. This was when she revealed that she was 75 years of age.
Speaking of her style, which some believe doesn’t fit her age, Cima says she simply wears what she feels comfortable in. At the same time, she loves the fact that she ages gracefully because she’s fascinated with aging. What’s most, she owned and operated a senior housing community for more than three decades.
Cima turned 76 recently and celebrated her birthday in Key Largo. She created a beautiful video of herself wearing swimsuit which she posted on the social media, leaving many of her fans speechless.
She definitely defies age and contrary to what some people have to say about Cima’s posts which they brand ‘inappropriate’ for someone her age, we believe she’s a stunningly beautiful lady.
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Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to The Carter Center. As a first lady, she worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse.
“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” former president Jimmy Carter said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”
Her influence on his work as a president was so profound that in private conversations with his aides he would sometimes call her “co-president.”
The love story of Jimmy and Rosalynn resembled a fairy tale.
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Rosalynn’s family lived next to Jimmy’s and she was a very good friend with his sister. She remembers that Jimmy’s sister had a photo of him on the wall and she fell in love with that photo showing young Jimmy wearing his uniform.
During a visit of his hometown from the Naval Academy, Jimmy laid eyes on Rosalynn and immediately knew she was the one. Speaking to People, the former president said: “She was beautiful and innocent, and there was a resonance. We rode in the rumble seat of a Ford pickup – Ruth and her boyfriend in the front – and I kissed her on that first date. I remember that vividly.””
“I didn’t know a single boy I thought I’d want to spend my life with until Jimmy Carter came calling,” Rosalynn explained.
They started dating but didn’t marry until she turned 18 because she made a promise to her dying father that she won’t marry before finishing school.
During the first years of marriage, the couple constantly moved places because Jimmy was often deployed at different locations. However, Rosalynn didn’t mind that. In fact, she loved being on the move with him and when he made the decision to give up his career in the Navy, she wasn’t glad. “I had been self-sufficient and independent from my mother and Jimmy’s mother,” she told The New York Times.
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“Before 1966, she and I were both very shy. It was almost a painful thing to approach a stranger or make a speech. It’s been a mutual change we’ve gone through, because we both felt it was worth while; so no matter what the outcome of the election, the relationship between Rosalynn and me will be very precious,” Jimmy told Playboy.
On January 20, 1977, Jimmy was inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States. Rosalynn was by his side and wore the same gown she had worn when he was sworn in as Georgia Governor years earlier.
During his presidency, Roselynn wasn’t just a First Lady, but she was her husband’s closest advisor and stood by his side supporting every decision he made as a head of the country.
She became interested in mental health during the time her husband ran for a governor in Georgia. “I used to come home and say to Jimmy, ‘Why are people telling me their problems?’ And he said, ‘Because you may be the only person they’ll ever see who may be close to someone who can help them,’” she explained.
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When Ronald Reagan won the elections in 1980, Rosalynn seemed more distraught about it than her husband. It was likely because of the fact that she wasn’t as keen as Jimmy to be returning to Georgia, where the couple spent most of their lives.
“I was hesitant, not at all sure that I could be happy here after the dazzle of the White House and the years of stimulating political battles,” she wrote in her 1984 autobiography, First Lady from Plains. But “we slowly rediscovered the satisfaction of a life we had left long before.”
After leaving the White House, the Carters returned to live in their family house in Plains, Georgia. The house, which according to Zillow is valued at $209,996, was built in 1961, when the Carters welcomed their fourth child in their lives and needed a bigger place. The couple have always led a quite and a very simple life.
He never took any advantage of post-presidential popularity and was reported saying: “I don’t see anything wrong with it; I don’t blame other people for doing it. It just never had been my ambition to be rich.”
ASPEN, CO – JUNE 23: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with President Jimmy Carter and Aspen Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson during the McCloskey Speaker Series on June 23, 2015 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)
Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter shared a lot of interests together, like bird watching and helping the community through the organization Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for people in need. They were heavily involved with other organizations that offered help.
Rosalynn received many awards throughout her life, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In September, she and her husband received the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers Lifetime Achievement Award.
Following her passing, tributes and condolences came pouring in.
“Above all, the deep love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership, and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism,” President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement. “She lived her life by her faith.”
“On behalf of a grateful nation, we send our love to President Carter, the entire Carter family, and the countless people across our nation and the world whose lives are better, fuller, and brighter because of the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter,” the statement continued.
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Among those who paid their tributes were Donald and Melania Trump.
In a joint statement, they referred to the former first lady as to a “great humanitarian.”
“Melania and I join all Americans in mourning the loss of Rosalynn Carter,” Donald Trump wrote.
“She was a devoted First Lady, a great humanitarian, a champion for mental health, and a beloved wife to her husband for 77 years, President Carter.”
“Over a life spanning nearly a century, Rosalynn Carter earned the admiration and gratitude of our entire nation,” he added.
Melania Trump released her own statement, saying: “Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a meaningful legacy not only as First Lady but as a wife and mother. We will always remember her servant’s heart and devotion to her husband, family, and country. May she rest in peace.”
Rosalynn Carter was a truly special individual. May she rest in peace.
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No matter how hard they try, parents are often judged for their parenting style, and that makes them question if they are raising their children right.
Between the tantrums, the crying that naturally happens when they test how far they can go, and all the smiles they treat you with, it’s safe to say that bringing children up is one hell of a task that parents sometimes struggle to complete the way they have imagined.
When your child throws a tantrum, it is of great help that those witnessing the stressful moment be understanding instead of judgmental, because you know what they say, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and that’s so true.
A few years ago, one Arby’s in Minnesota caused quite a stir among parents when they placed a sign which limited the sort of children entering the place.
This story was shared by a mom of three named Christine Hemsworth. She explained that she visited her local Arby’s in the town of Elk River in October, 2019, but was shocked to see the sign which read, “Only well behaved Children who can keep their food on their trays and their bottoms on their seats are welcome. If you can’t do this you will be asked to leave.”
Having a two-year-old, she wasn’t happy with what she read. Because let’s be honest, children that age are hard to be forced to be seated for longer periods of time.
Speaking to KARE 11, she explained, “I was like ‘oh gosh.’ I’ve got a two-year-old with me and he doesn’t always keep his fries on the tray or his bottom on the seat. He sometimes stands up.”
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Since she had a coupon for a family meal, she decided to have lunch there anyway, although she didn’t feel comfortable at all.
“It was kind of uncomfortable in the restaurant the time we were there,” she explained.
Once home, she decided to share the story about the sign with her Facebook friends, not knowing that it would caught the attention of many more people than those on her friend’s list.
“I’m not a complainer — I’m really not,” she told TODAY. “But this just didn’t sit well with me. The manager could have addressed the message to people individually, not assigned it to the general public.”
Although this happened some years ago, there are still restaurants out there who won’t permit less behave children from dining at their place, so Christine’s story emerges on the Internet every now and then.
Each time, it sparks a debate among social media users, with some saying the restaurant’s decision to place such sign is discriminating, and others claiming it is the parents’ job to to ensure their children are disciplined at all times.
“Too bad,” one wrote. “I hate it when parents cannot control their children. My son is now 30 and has most respect for others because I raised him to be respectful of others.”
“They need a sign that says “only well behaved parents,” another added.
A third stated: “Eating out in nice restaurants is a luxury for most of us these days! If I’m spending that much money, I don’t want to listen to screaming kids!”
Following Christine’s post on social media, Arby’s issued a statement apologizing.
“We recognize the language on this sign was insensitive. We removed it quickly, and have disciplined the manager and team working at the restaurant. It does not reflect our company values and the family-friendly environment we aim to provide in all of our restaurants,” a spokesperson told TODAY.
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Dr. Daniel Kenigsberg has been a proud owner of an idyllic landscape of Connecticut’s Sky Top Terrace. His family has owned the land for over thirty decades, but now, without his knowledge, a grandiose $1.5 million mansion is being built on his land.
Namely, Daniel got a call from a friend of his who told him that construction work is on its way on his land. He was surprised to hear that because he hasn’t sold the parcel to anyone.
“I said, ‘I own that and I never sold it’. I was shocked,” he told CT INsider.
Intrigued, he went to see what was going on just to realize that his friend was telling him the truth.
According to official records, the land was sold to 51 Sky Top Partners LLC for $350,000 back in October 2022.
But how can this be possible if he has never even been contacted about selling his land? What unfolded next was a complex series of transactions that baffled even the most seasoned legal minds.
This story, which involves deception and alleged property theft, sounds surreal, but sadly, Daniel fell victim of bizarre scam involving alleged identity theft, forgery, and negligent real estate professionals.
Currently, he’s suing the firm involved in the selling of his land, 51 Sky Top Partners, on nine counts including trespass, statutory theft, and unfair trade practices. The lawsuit seeks to make the sale of the land void. Daniel is also seeking $2 million in damages. He also wants the company involved to remove “any structures and/or materials from the Property and restore the Property to the condition that it was in prior to Defendants’ trespass upon it”.
Once the 4,000-square-foot house was built entirely, it was listed for sale on Coldwell Banker in March for $1,475,000.
“I’m angry that so many people were so negligent that this could have happened,” Daniel told CT Insider. “It’s more than obnoxious — it’s offensive and wrong.”
The lawsuit details a claim that a Daniel Kenigsberg of Johannesburg signed “an obviously forged power-of-attorney to steal real property,” CT Insider said.
According to Fairfield Police lieutenant Michael Paris a criminal probe is underway to determine who received money from the buyers.
“It’s still under investigation as of this point,” said Paris, the department spokesman.
“It’s a bank account transfer.”
51 Sky Top Partners, who bought the property, claim to be victims of the scam too.
A statement on their part read, “We learned to our shock and dismay that Kenigsberg, had not, in fact, sold the property to us. Rather, a third-party had impersonated Kenigsberg and — through the carelessness and neglect of the various real estate professionals involved in the transaction — managed to list, market, and sell the property without anyone ever catching on.”
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Many people dream of having the perfect wedding. But the truth is that weddings can be extremely expensive.
One worried father took to the Reddit thread AITA (Am I The A*****e) and asked from fellow users to tell him whether he’s in the wrong for refusing his daughter’s lavish wedding besides making a heartfelt promise to finance the event in the past.
As any parent would do, this father told his daughter that when the time comes, he would not only contribute financially, but he would cover all costs related to her wedding. What he wasn’t aware of was that his daughter’s plans for her happiest day would exceed all of his expectations of what a wedding should cost.
As he described in his post, his daughter, although from New York, wanted to have her wedding in New Zealand. On top of that, she was planning on inviting between 100 and 200 guests. Not only this, it would carry a staggering price tag of $200,000.
This revelation left the father at a crossroad. He did want to make her daughter’s wish for her dream wedding a reality, but he was torn between doing such a thing and what he described as “burning money” and fearing it would alienate family members.
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He posted about his dilemma, writing, “My wife feels I should do it because we can afford it, but I find it to be a pointless showing of wealth. Now my daughter is not talking to me, nor is my wife. Which got me thinking should I bite the bullet and essentially burn money, and alienate family members to make my daughter’s dream wedding a reality?”
Redditors were quick to share their opinion, and as expected, most of them believed the father was not the a*****e for refusing to pay for such a wedding.
“If she can’t pay for a destination wedding on her own, then she shouldn’t be having a destination wedding. It seems cruel but it’s true. Not to mention there’s so much more money involved with the flights and the hotels and stuff. Is she going to be paying for her own ticket or are you expected to fork out for them too? And her fiancé’s ticket,” one person wrote.
“Not to mention the fact that she’s thrown a strop and isn’t talking to you tells me she doesn’t deserve it. I’m a believer of we are not entitled to our parents money. I don’t expect any inheritance off of my dad if he ever passes, even though he has a big life insurance. I would rather have my dad than the money,” they continued.
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Another redditor proposed a compromise; the father should give his daughter a budget consisting of how much he believes he should pay and everything above that should be covered by the daughter.
“Establish the amount of $$ you are willing to provide and give her the budget. Tell her anything above that is on her and her fiance. Make sure to tell her if that includes travel, etc for the bridal couple and family members. If she wants a blow out wedding, she can pay for it,” they wrote.
The father still hasn’t posted of his final decision, he just added that his daughter is now not talking to him and is calling him names such as jerk.
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From the role of Louise in the groundbreaking movie Thelma and Louise to Sister Helen Prejean in Dead Man Walking, stunning Susan Sarandon makes one of the most beloved Hollywood actors.
Besides having an incredible career which spans many years, Susan is also using her fame to promote body positivity and self-acceptance as two essential elements which lead to overall well-being.
Over the years, Susan has experienced certain health issues which stood on her way to become a mother at younger age. Being diagnosed with endometriosis, an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus — the endometrium — grows outside the uterus. Besides being painful, this condition often prevents women who suffer from it to conceive. Sadly, this was the case with Susan, who struggled to get pregnant for many years.
When she shared the news that she was expecting her first child at the age of 39, many were surprised with her “unusual” decision to start her “mommy career” “so late” in life.
Susan, who received an Oscar nomination for Atlantic City in 1980, gave birth to her first child, daughter Eva Amurri, in 1985.
In 1988, after her marriage to Amurri came to an end, she began dating Tim Robbins, an actor who was 12 years her junior. She and Tom welcomed two children together, sons John “Jack” Henry (born in 1989) and Miles Robbins (born in 1992).
“I had my first baby at 39 and my third at 45, and with each child, [people were] like, ’Are you crazy? Don’t!’” Susan once revealed in an interview.
Besides the struggles, Susan never doubted that she would become a mother one day. “It’s not okay to miss out on a part of life because of pain and excessive bleeding,” she said in 2011 at an Endometriosis Foundation of America event.
Today, not only she is a mom of three, but she’s also a grandma of three sweet grandchildren from her daughter.
Susan stands for strength and confidence and yet she is sometimes a target of critics who don’t like the way she dresses. One of them is Piers Morgan who widely chastised her for her outfit on Twitter in 2016. He especially criticized her for her white suit jacket, which could be undone to show cleavage and a black bra.
“Would Susan Sarandon wear this to a funeral? No. It was thus horribly inappropriate for an In Memoriam tribute,” Morgan tweeted.
In another tweet, he added, “To clarify, I’ve no problem with Susan Sarandon flashing her breasts. Just tacky to do it when fronting ‘In Memoriam’ at awards show.”
Some Tweeter users who agreed with him went so far that they called Susan “unattractive” and a “wretched, old, dried up, nasty nobody.”
She then decided to speak up for herself and her style. ”While I may not be fully versed in every aspect of fashion, I am aware of what personally appeals to me and what captures my interest, which I choose to embrace. I don’t feel the need to constantly conform to popular trends,” she told Harper’s Bazaar in 2019.
Also, she posted an old photo of herself in her underwear, proudly displaying her figure. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, and Sarandon shut up anyone who was questioning what was ‘appropriate’ for her and what wasn’t.
Susan is not at all concerned when it comes to aging. In an interview, she said, “When your sense of time has an ending and isn’t finite, like how it feels when you’re young.” She added, “When you have an understanding that time is precious—you have a tendency not to waste energy on the small stuff and only to surround yourself with people who are vital, curious, brave, and adventurous.”
The truth is that Susan Sarandon is approaching her eighties and she still looks as fabulous as ever.
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Not feeling like being in a relationship or getting married and have children in a society that values romantic connections isn’t easy. For many, however, opting to stay single doesn’t mean being lonesome but being self-sufficient and able to experience liberty at its finest.
Sadly, the societal bias can lead to single people feeling that their lives lack significance if they are not in a relationship. But despite these societal expectations, staying single is a valid choice for a number of people.
The chances of personal development, self-care, and placing your personal happiness on the top of the list of priorities are just some of the benefits of being single rather than in a relationship.
Here are some benefits of singledom many people don’t realize.
Independence
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When you are single, you get to make your own decisions regarding important steps and choices in your life, as well as deciding on minor things such as what and where to eat and how to spend your time without having to take other people’s wishes and desires along the way.
Self-Development
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We all strive to become the best versions of ourselves, and when in a relationship, that’s not always possible. When single, however, one can put all their time and effort working on themselves and their self-development, on pursuing their passions and do what fulfills them.
Financial Freedom
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Not having to accommodate another person’s financial habits when spending your own money must feel great. When you are single, you get to decide what you are spending your money on yourself. You have a complete control on your finances and on how you safe or spend the money you earn.
More Time for Friends and Family
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Singlehood means having more time for your friends and family. You can nurture these sorts of relationships and make them stronger. When you are single, you create relationships with your friends on a more personal and higher level. This, at the same time, means better and richer social life.
Career Growth
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When in a relationship, most people are forced to adjust the decisions they make regarding their career to that one person they are with. When single, you have the flexibility to take career risks and make strategic moves without the constraints that may arise within a partnership.
Personal Space
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Your place is your own peace of heaven and you get to decorate it based on your personal likes and preferences without having to take other people’s wishes into consideration. With this, single life brings tranquility and living on your own terms only.
Less Drama
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Most relationships come with a lot of drama and having to adjust to other people’s personalities all for the sake of avoiding conflicts and arguments. The single life can easily spare you from such stress and help maintain your peace of mind.
Flexibility
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Single life brings the opportunity to better flexibility, whether it is about making any last minute decisions or else.
Greater Self-Reliance
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When you don’t have someone to depend on, you become more self-reliant and more independent, two very important personal traits for a successful life and career.
No Compromises
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It is a general truth that every relationship consists of making plenty of compromises with the person you are with, but when you are single, you act upon your own wishes and desires, and that level of liberty can never be achieved if you are in a relationship.
More Opportunities to Meet New People
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When single, the opportunities of meeting new people and getting to hang out with them is higher than when in a relationship. And as we all know, meeting new people leads to new friendships and new experiences.
Less Pressure
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Once you decide that you don’t need anyone in order to be happy and feel complete, you won’t feel the pressure to satisfy the society with being in a relationship with someone.
Better Health
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According to research, people who are single tend to be more active, and with that lower the chances of suffering from heart diseases. The absence of stress that often comes when one is in a relationship reduces the likelihood of mental illness as well.
Learning to Love Yourself
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Singleness gives you the opportunity to understand yourself better and build a healthy relationship with your own self, which is the foundation of all other relationships you have with the people in your life.
Freedom to Change
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When you are single, you can easily embrace any change. Whether it is about your career, the place where you live, or any daily routine habits.
The bottom line would be that those people who are single, whether by choice or circumstance, can experience independence, personal growth and self-discovery at another level.
At the end of the day, every person knows what’s best for them, whether to get involved in a relationship and marry eventually, or simply stay single.
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