I think one of the dangers which face retired people is that they start to miss the busyness of their working lives and have to look for something to replace that buzz. We join Bowls Clubs, take up new hobbies, make new friends, go travelling.
But then, one by one, those new interests start to fall away. It's too painful to stoop to play your bowl, all the 'new' friends are as old as you are and are starting to show signs of dementia, the idea of sitting crammed into a plane is just too much to contemplate. So, what's left to do?
Temu is a great temptation. I wouldn't be surprised if elderly people make up the bulk of their customers. Their website is a veritable treasure trove of delights and, if the choice is getting in the car and travelling into the city, finding a parking spot and trudging to a shop, or letting your fingers do the walking, I know which option is the more attractive.
You'll guess by now why I am writing this blog. Yes, just one more attempt to justify another shopping binge. We convince ourselves that we can't do without the 'stuff' or that our lives will be immeasurably better when we receive the 'stuff', but the reality is that most of the 'stuff' will end up in the cupboard in the laundry or the garden shed.
But, it's that moment of excitement when the parcel arrives and the pleasure of opening it. It's like Christmas all over again. Don't knock it!
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