What does it feel like to be old?
Oct 14, 2023 12:12:35 #
We (you and I) are very fortunate. Three years ago yesterday I celebrated my 80th birthday. My partner had a party to help me celebrate. Of course everyone else was younger than me. No one actually asked but I recall sharing this thought: if you had asked me on my 70th birthday what life would be like at 80, I NEVER would have imagined what turns out to be my reality! Today, three years later, I couldn’t be happier! When frequently asked “how are you?” my usual response for the past 15 or more years has been “if I felt any better, I couldn’t stand myself!”
Oct 14, 2023 12:41:03 #
l love this. As I fast approach my 8th decade I often wonder where did the time go. I find myself as this was said trying to fit in a lot that I have missed in those 80 years. All my unused bucket list will never happen but I am at peace with that even though I still have hope of some getting filled. The worse thing for me as a photographer is that I am going blind and the photos I take are not what I like to see so that is heartbreaking for me.
Oct 14, 2023 12:59:37 #
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Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
I knew an old guy who said "Everything that doesn't hurt, doesn't work."
Oct 14, 2023 13:12:24 #
Getting old is a privilege not a right. Not everyone gets that privilege. Live each day.
Oct 14, 2023 13:59:45 #
Oct 14, 2023 14:20:15 #
You hit my nail right on the head! I was happy when I was young doing things I loved to do, painting, riding horses, cooking, raising flowers and living with and for my husband and children. Having cancer 33 years ago taught me what that is like, so I can encourage others. Now one child is gone, husband is gone and the only thing that I CAN do is what I want to do, when I want to and IF I want to.
I wouldn't trade all that wisdom to be young again either.
Thanks for sharing that.
I wouldn't trade all that wisdom to be young again either.
Thanks for sharing that.
Oct 14, 2023 14:38:32 #
Mrsmoses wrote:
l love this. As I fast approach my 8th decade I often wonder where did the time go. I find myself as this was said trying to fit in a lot that I have missed in those 80 years. All my unused bucket list will never happen but I am at peace with that even though I still have hope of some getting filled. The worse thing for me as a photographer is that I am going blind and the photos I take are not what I like to see so that is heartbreaking for me.
Mrsmoses, PLEASE get some Vitamin A. Years ago I had cataract removal by a DR who did removals for Ronald Reagan and many of the stars. I quit wearing glasses then. He told me that to keep your eyes healthy to take vitamin A every day. That was probably 25 years ago. I will be 86 next Friday and I still don't need glasses. I thread a needle without glasses or a needle threader. My eyes haven't gotten any worse since he told me that. Please try that to keep them from getting any worse.
Oct 14, 2023 14:55:42 #
I love the T-shirt that my (baby sister) sent me.
It say, "I thought growing older would take longer."
😂 I'm only 75 yrs. (Grade school is still fresh in my mind.)
It say, "I thought growing older would take longer."
😂 I'm only 75 yrs. (Grade school is still fresh in my mind.)
Oct 14, 2023 16:17:48 #
Oct 14, 2023 18:44:44 #
Horseart wrote:
Mrsmoses, PLEASE get some Vitamin A. Years ago I had cataract removal by a DR who did removals for Ronald Reagan and many of the stars. I quit wearing glasses then. He told me that to keep your eyes healthy to take vitamin A every day. That was probably 25 years ago. I will be 86 next Friday and I still don't need glasses. I thread a needle without glasses or a needle threader. My eyes haven't gotten any worse since he told me that. Please try that to keep them from getting any worse.
I am on a vitamin called Preservision. I have macular degeneration which will never be stopped. I appreciate the advise though and will up my vitamin A. I haven't been able to ride either as I have esential tremor which also hinders my photo taking. But to tell the truth I miss the riding more than anything else so will have someone else get the privalege of training and showing them.
Oct 14, 2023 18:51:32 #
Mrsmoses wrote:
I am on a vitamin called Preservision. I have macular degeneration which will never be stopped. I appreciate the advise though and will up my vitamin A. I haven't been able to ride either as I have esential tremor which also hinders my photo taking. But to tell the truth I miss the riding more than anything else so will have someone else get the privalege of training and showing them.
I'm so sorry to hear this. My husband had macular degeneration also and the same DR told him to take Vitamin A also.
I'm really sorry that you've had to stop riding. I hope to ride until I'm at least 90. Had a friend who showed horses until she was 98 and was still winning. Best wishes to you. Stay safe and be blessed.
Oct 14, 2023 20:15:26 #
At 88 I have to agree with everything he wrote. I have been blessed and I thank God that I have my health, a few of my marbles. That only thing I feel sorry about is that I'm the last man standing. I would be nice to have a few of my buddies to go on photo trip with. I leave tomorrow for a 5 day photo trip to Yosemite National Park. I hope to keep up with the group. I will tell them in case we are chased by a bear that I will have their backs. Hell I can't run any more.
Oct 14, 2023 22:30:21 #
bcheary wrote:
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That was great, and so true.
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