Some retired men act like 2 year old boys

There's no impulse control

Yes I know this kid is not 2y/o, but the grin matches the behavior

The ones I’m talking about won’t be insulted by this, just encouraged to do more of the same.

I enjoy seeing these guys. They always have a great, friendly greeting. They smile, and most are in a good mood. Happy to be retired. They want to know how I’m doing, and if I’m having a good day.

But biology is hard to shake.

We have these service bells in the clinic. There are only two reasons to hit them. One is for if you need service up front. The other is if you need assistance while on exercise equipment or lying on a table. They are used to alert for a dangerous situation or health matter.

Don’t cry wolf.

Guess who rings them, even after I warn them they will get ugly looks from the women in the front office? That makes them grin even more.

You know who else wants to ring them? Two year old boys. Not girls. Not women.

When I worked in the schools, the boys in my 3rd grade classroom accused me of favoring the girls, “we’re always in trouble!”, or “you like them better!”

In the beginning of the year I reassured them this was not the case. “I am going to treat you all the same.”

By the end of the year, I had angry outbursts in their direction, “you know what?! The girls do listen and follow directions better!” That didn't help of course. The girls really enjoyed it though.

Sometimes steri strips are left on a post surgical knee. We tell these men, “do not remove the steri strip, it will fall off on it’s own.” It’s self regulating. Guess who picks them off prematurely? Guess who ditches the walker on the first day, and hobbles into the clinic?

Sometimes the antics are for more attention. I never fully understood the character of Foghorn Leghorn until I was an adult. What genius writers they were. “Listen here son, you’re not listening to me!”

Another of my favorite customers used to walk up to the front office window while there were multiple women behind the glass, and comment “that one was talking about you…”

Now don’t get me wrong. This is all highly entertaining, and I will take these scenarios over the teenagers, who rarely speak to us at all.

Next article, back to more serious topics, including “toe walking.” I like some of the serious therapy perspectives, however, traffic seems to triple when I insult segments of the population, use profanity, or go on rants. I might alternate serious content with the profane. Even the serious articles usually involve some smart-assed remarks, so consider reading those also. Thanks for your support!