I watched ‘Love on the Spectrum’ last night
about young autistic people
mostly in their twenties,
take part in the thrilling game
of Speed Dating;
& I thought how cool it’d be
if senior citizens,
marooned in singlehood
could be brought together for a night of fun,
under the one roof,
speed dating, meeting other single men and women
in a similar age group;
what a boost it would give to their lives,
what a night of fun
and who knows what good things might come of it,
what magical pairings
John Malone 
absolutely!
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it’s an idea whose time has come, Beth 🙂
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if you enjoyed that, you may enjoy this sweet doc called ‘dina’
https://www.deseret.com/2017/11/6/20622723/movie-review-unique-documentary-dina-follows-an-autistic-couple-preparing-for-marriage
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will duck across and view it right now, thanks 🙂
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🙂 just read it; I would watch it: it’s in the same vein as ‘Lone on the Spectrum’ and it’s the sort of film that ABC in Australia might show: will watch for it — it’s unlikely to hit our cinemas 😦
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Speed thrills, but perhaps
keeping the dating below
the speed limit may be a
safer option 😎
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thanks for your words of wisdom, David; seniors should not go at romance like a bull at a gate 🙂
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Hmmm, maybe you’re destined to become a matchmaker.
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nah, not me, Neil: I’d be one of those intrepid seniors 🙂
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What a lovely idea! You should organize it.
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I am putting my mind to work right now 🙂 I reckon it would take off !
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Good idea!
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thank you; ummm I will make enquiries —
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thank you, Worms: I will give some thought to that: I am in the organizing mood 🙂
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Now this is where you need a split infinitive. Would you call it, ‘To oldly go’, or ‘To go oldly’?
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🙂 there are a few things more painful in one’s senior years, Hobbo, than splitting one’s infinitive 🙂
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👀🤣🤣
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thanks, Hobbo, for that: I thought it was pretty funny and I couldn’t wait to slam it down 🙂
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You should start a YouTube channel. The name you already have from Hobbo!
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thanks for the suggestion. Ulle 🙂
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There is no age limit on love or sex or just the desire to connect with someone. It’s all good. 😀
eden
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that’s a great attitude, Eden, and I fully agree 🙂
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What’s the age minimum here? The title; love In senescence, maybe? It’s a great idea, but I agree with Eden that love isn’t bound to a genre, age or category.
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you’re both totally right ; just a crazy, gimmicky idea 🙂
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Quirky combos always brilliant
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Honestly, such a great idea! Working previously in a long term care facility and seeing the residents who were “dating” each other, it was beyond adorable! Uplifted spirits, improved communication skills, and overall gave them a real sense of hope in a difficult transition of their lives 🙂
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thank you; it confirms my belief that the heart is never too old for romance 🙂
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