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PassingFair

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64. Wow... my father was a drill instructor in the Marine Corps during the Korean War...

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:33 PM

Apr 2017

He told my 3 brothers to NEVER enlist, and told ALL of us to NEVER put ourselves
in a position where we had no choice but to "follow orders". Luckily my brothers
missed out on any draft, and I STILL make sure I have the option of walking away from any situation
that would compromise my morals or integrity.

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Anyone else getting on in years and noticing the taste in food is [View all] applegrove Mar 2017 OP

Yep! chillfactor Mar 2017 #1

I ignored it for a bit. Now I realize I have been eating fatty food for the last year applegrove Mar 2017 #3

The taste isn't as pronouced. And I use more salt. SharonAnn Mar 2017 #11

It can be a side effect of medication. SharonAnn Mar 2017 #12

And zinc deficiency. JudyM Apr 2017 #21

I'm 71 and food still tastes wonderful to me. My 95 year old mom complains she can't taste things.nt Binkie The Clown Mar 2017 #2

I'm 51. applegrove Mar 2017 #4

How is the weight loss progressing? True Dough Mar 2017 #17

I'm trying. Now that I know I can't taste I would hope. I ate Caesar salad applegrove Apr 2017 #19

That's the way to look at it True Dough Apr 2017 #22

That's what I have. Is it so much more than all the others? I did not applegrove Apr 2017 #23

Check this out: True Dough Apr 2017 #24

Thanks that is great. I'll try the tuna roll next time. The spicy one. applegrove Apr 2017 #25

Eat sashimi or nigiri... pangaia Apr 2017 #29

I started using the SparkPeople app to record everything TexasBushwhacker Apr 2017 #36

76. Same here. Food tastes great. trof Apr 2017 #54

Part of it is due to aging Warpy Mar 2017 #5

Could be a zinc deficiency. N/T Big Blue Marble Mar 2017 #6

Not really, but do like spicy foods more than I did before. EOM elfin Mar 2017 #7

I've gotten so many spicy foods are not for me csziggy Mar 2017 #10

Yes, but I have sinus issues. GreenPartyVoter Mar 2017 #8

Many fruits and vegetables have been so hybridized for size and weight democratisphere Mar 2017 #9

i get seasonal or organic food. better flavor + last better. store apples? hell no. frozen fruit. pansypoo53219 Mar 2017 #13

I've heard that. applegrove Mar 2017 #14

That's so true brush Mar 2017 #15

Most fruit is now picked green and hard Warpy Apr 2017 #30

In my prime I could eat 10 Krystals (White Castle). Now 3 fill me up, 4 make me ill. NightWatcher Mar 2017 #16

No. Aristus Mar 2017 #18

I did smoke. Quit almost 9 years ago. Got my taste buds back for a bit. applegrove Apr 2017 #20

Get a good multi b complex and some good probiotics pbmus Apr 2017 #26

Yes. I have some Balkan yogurt and multivitamins. applegrove Apr 2017 #27

Not enough, get good b complex and at least 2 probiotics... pbmus Apr 2017 #28

Not yet. I'm 68. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #31

Two Minnesota developed apple varietals are Sweet Tango and Honey Crisp. LuckyLib Apr 2017 #63

Still enjoying a hearty soup or casserole, and, sad to say, sweets. nt No Vested Interest Apr 2017 #32

Some foods have changed over the years Freddie Apr 2017 #33

The reverse for me Ron Obvious Apr 2017 #34

Definitely. nancy1942 Apr 2017 #35

It's normal. Supposedly, that's why older people like spicier foods. Laffy Kat Apr 2017 #37

I like Frank's Red Hot on things anymore, when I was younger I couldn't doc03 Apr 2017 #39

I still enjoy tasty food.... but IcyPeas Apr 2017 #38

I Thought It Was Just Me Leith Apr 2017 #40

Luckily, no. DFW Apr 2017 #41

Lucky duck! applegrove Apr 2017 #43

Don't I know it! DFW Apr 2017 #46

Wow. My compliments to the menu. Sounds delicious. applegrove Apr 2017 #47

She is amazing DFW Apr 2017 #48

Good times. applegrove Apr 2017 #49

Been good times for a while. Here she is at age 40 or so (we are going through old photos tonight) DFW Apr 2017 #50

Beautiful. I am an old photo person myself. applegrove Apr 2017 #53

We both are, too DFW Apr 2017 #57

That would be a tough place in time to be. applegrove Apr 2017 #58

Her dad was drafted at age 17 DFW Apr 2017 #59

And I'm sure part of the National psychie was warped. My mom had applegrove Apr 2017 #60

It didn't keep him from being drafted as cannon fodder DFW Apr 2017 #61

My grandfather voluntarily signed up for the army at the age of 39 in WWII. applegrove Apr 2017 #62

Wow... my father was a drill instructor in the Marine Corps during the Korean War... PassingFair Apr 2017 #64

Oh my grandfather's brother had bad ptsd after WWI. He just felt applegrove Apr 2017 #67

My father prefers Hot sauce these days yuiyoshida Apr 2017 #42

I'm going to try using more of it. applegrove Apr 2017 #44

Yes. All my life I've loved cashew nuts. Opened a can yesterday and I can barely raccoon Apr 2017 #45

yes CountAllVotes Apr 2017 #51

"Raises hand" liberalhistorian Apr 2017 #52

Hormones decline with age Runningdawg Apr 2017 #55

I had my thyroid tested almost a decade ago. I do it this year again. Thanks for that. applegrove Apr 2017 #56

After 10 I noticed candy didn't taste as good Major Nikon Apr 2017 #65

We pretty much quit eating meat a couple years ago and my taste has never been sharper rurallib Apr 2017 #66

Wow. I love meat. Good on ya. applegrove Apr 2017 #68