In less than two weeks I will be 74

This is a matter of amazement for me.

Older just keeps happening. I must have thought it would stop or at least pause, but no.

It’s like being on an old sliding board in some abandoned playground. It’s not smooth and it’s rusted, but with many a jolt and scary bump (is it finally breaking?), you shudder and startle and at last arrive at the bottom, and people swarm around you yelling, “Happy birthday!!!”

What, again?

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being · 36-40, F

:) I can only wish to have your clarity of mind and vibrant energy, fresh eyes, compassionate heart, humour and longevity!
You may think it's too much what I say but I truly mean each word.
I cannot imagine how rich life can be in old age. You make it seem rich.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@being There are perks. One is that all the things you thought were going to kill you at sixteen or thirty or fifty didn’t kill you. You are tougher than you realized.

Thank you for your sweet words.

being · 36-40, F

@Mamapolo2016 and thank you for sharing your tips, ideas and all, this strength is communicated 💙

Mamapolo2016 · F

@being That is more encouraging than you can imagine.