A perfect pain in the rear

Self-Admitted Flaws

As a senior citizen, I acknowledge my faults, including noisy jaw cracking when eating apples and devouring popcorn too quickly.

I also tend to bore my family with repeated jokes and personal anecdotes, and my stubbornness and temper can disrupt human harmony.

I preach "sermons" worthy of Billy Sunday when I get disgusted with someone or something and I have been known to be too frugal.

The Fault of Perfectionism

One fault I struggle to admit is perfectionism, which has led to others calling me a "pain-in-the-rear" perfectionist.

Although I am a perfectionist, I don't always view it as a flaw, as seen when I spent a day of vacation cleaning and reorganizing my home office.

Author's summary: A senior citizen reflects on their flaws and imperfections.

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The Freeman Journal The Freeman Journal — 2025-10-20

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