Close to Home by John McPherson for January 10, 2015

I’m not yet a senior, but when I’m offered the discount, I take it.

A local grocery started a mandatory ID policy for all liquor and cig sales, no exceptions, 10 years ago: corporate was tired of paying ginormous fines when cashiers screw up. I still see women old enough to be my mom get flattered when asked for their ID.

I wish I would get offered discounts.

For my buddies that turn 60, I buy them one of these.

I’m all for checking ID on people of indeterminate young age, but don’t appreciate substituting legislation for common sense in requiring ID from everyone for alcohol purchases. Some stores, by policy or city/state ordinance/law, require ID for all tobacco purchases, some state that they ID anyone who looks under 30, and I’ve been asked for ID to buy spray paint in Nassau County, Florida. Why not just ask everyone for ID to purchase anything?

The reaction when your first AARP card arrives is always a surprise. You’ll find out.

Been there, done that, got that t-shirt! It was bad enough at the counter – I really did NOT need that smart-tail offering to help me across the parking lot when I left the building!

iammu: juice am Charlie? Learn to spell or stick with English (in which spelling is even harder). Je suis Ahmed (the downed policeman specifically murdered in the incident).

The first time is always a shock and surprise. But my grannie taught me – if you can get a discount because of age – go for it!

Buy is someone “photo bombing” a comics chat with the “je suis Charlie” slogan? This is just a chuckle about getting old. What’s the relevance?