tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post4629033148626462239..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: I’m not Scared of Dyin’……Wisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-14183850065242008842009-07-24T07:26:36.895-02:302009-07-24T07:26:36.895-02:30Extraordinary - and I'll bet most of them actu...Extraordinary - and I'll bet most of them actually live longer WITHOUT all the aggressive and toxic treatments which would be foisted upon them in a hospital automatically. And how much more empowerment and love they have, even withstanding the miserableness of having so many ailments.The Poet Laura-eatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779308486569849157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-27160779153327948472009-07-17T00:35:08.251-02:302009-07-17T00:35:08.251-02:30Deb:
Oh there's a real kernel of truth in that...Deb:<br />Oh there's a real kernel of truth in that my dear!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-90809442955248690102009-07-16T19:01:31.458-02:302009-07-16T19:01:31.458-02:30Maybe the real answer is no hubby or kids to deal ...Maybe the real answer is no hubby or kids to deal with.<br />Only joking!!Debstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395898347034383133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-62837081847357865532009-07-16T00:10:19.010-02:302009-07-16T00:10:19.010-02:30GM:
Yes and I would add have people in at least on...GM:<br />Yes and I would add have people in at least once a month to keep you fresh!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-91920493710508091542009-07-16T00:09:07.045-02:302009-07-16T00:09:07.045-02:30Brighid:
And a wise man he is. My father used to s...Brighid:<br />And a wise man he is. My father used to say if you keep running the disease won't catch up with ya!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-63977701021684005482009-07-16T00:08:20.213-02:302009-07-16T00:08:20.213-02:30thanks for that Rhea, I've amended my accredit...thanks for that Rhea, I've amended my accreditation with a H/T to you!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-33182194255508793122009-07-15T13:55:54.445-02:302009-07-15T13:55:54.445-02:30'Keep moving, warm and an open mind' that ...'Keep moving, warm and an open mind' that is my mantra.Grannymarhttp://grannymar.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-14253635451317304302009-07-15T12:59:21.228-02:302009-07-15T12:59:21.228-02:30"Keep moving, learning, doing, all with a war..."Keep moving, learning, doing, all with a warm & loving heart. " per my Da, who is a chipper 86.Brighidhttp://brighidsplace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-1231862922877488532009-07-15T11:52:04.843-02:302009-07-15T11:52:04.843-02:30I just wanted to mention that the song you quote w...I just wanted to mention that the song you quote was written by Laura Nyro. I just happened to write about her this week!Rheahttp://thegeminiweb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-59022681525141034332009-07-15T11:43:57.142-02:302009-07-15T11:43:57.142-02:30Annie:
Where I live there is a strong sense of com...Annie:<br />Where I live there is a strong sense of community and we look out for each other but not intrusively.<br />The secret is maintaining health and that is a crapshoot in my mind. I've seen healthy runners struck down with the Big C and other serious illnesses. <br />never take anything for granted is my motto!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-91132793957746254682009-07-15T11:41:45.765-02:302009-07-15T11:41:45.765-02:30Irene:
I so agree. The simpler life is, the better...Irene:<br />I so agree. The simpler life is, the better off we are. Possessions take possession of us. I love your formula!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-78021673913487879032009-07-15T11:40:46.012-02:302009-07-15T11:40:46.012-02:30Nick:
yes we have to keep that jaded cynicism at b...Nick:<br />yes we have to keep that jaded cynicism at bay. At times it is a struggle for me, especially lately when people are dying on me.<br />Stiff upper and all that, sometimes those old British Colonels had it right.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-30823860110984823132009-07-15T09:40:21.064-02:302009-07-15T09:40:21.064-02:30I read that NYT article too and it almost made me ...I read that NYT article too and it almost made me want to get me to a nunnery! Sigh, what we need is a nice secular community growing old together (and supporting each other in practicing compassion and patience!). Those nuns are indeed fortunate in having the support systems in place to choose their own form of growing old and dying, unlike most of us who end up at the mercy of busy family and impersonal institutions.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787701515460812026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-2965605181706586642009-07-15T06:56:42.056-02:302009-07-15T06:56:42.056-02:30I work on keeping my life as simple and uncomplica...I work on keeping my life as simple and uncomplicated as possible, because I'm faced with challenges no matter what I do. Surviving the challenges are my testing grounds to my possible longer lived life, because with each victory, I add a year to my life on this earth, or so I figure. It's a formula I made up myself and I'm trying very hard to make it work. Tranquility is the main ingredient, though. It is at the heart of the matter. I want to be a Buddhist monk in my soul, which is very similar to being a nun, I guess.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-53828509012730317792009-07-15T05:37:42.991-02:302009-07-15T05:37:42.991-02:30There's a huge variation among oldies in terms...There's a huge variation among oldies in terms of our physical and mental health and enjoyment of life. I'm sure it's true that if you keep your passion and curiosity and sense of wonder you'll be much healthier than if you regard everything with a jaded cynicism.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-57636900252566940892009-07-15T01:08:39.386-02:302009-07-15T01:08:39.386-02:30Nevin:
Thank you!
Isn't there always something...Nevin:<br />Thank you!<br />Isn't there always something to work on though? It sure keeps us on our toes....;^)<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-3275836128062208662009-07-15T01:07:54.513-02:302009-07-15T01:07:54.513-02:30Gail:
Congrats to your sister, isn't it lovely...Gail:<br />Congrats to your sister, isn't it lovely being on this side of the flowers?<br />I've lost far too many friends at comparitively young ages.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-66300077805468774562009-07-15T01:06:59.148-02:302009-07-15T01:06:59.148-02:30I forgot that quote T, it is the very best, I do s...I forgot that quote T, it is the very best, I do so love the great Bette!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80795505142933455052009-07-14T22:33:17.825-02:302009-07-14T22:33:17.825-02:30A beautiful article as always! I admire your love ...A beautiful article as always! I admire your love of life... <br /><br />I also need to work on patience with others....Nevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695297829881237662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-68492181959255757912009-07-14T22:09:40.877-02:302009-07-14T22:09:40.877-02:30Use it or loose it!
My sister was 60 today.Use it or loose it! <br /><br />My sister was 60 today.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-63875614228668495662009-07-14T20:27:41.300-02:302009-07-14T20:27:41.300-02:30Yep! We need to keep very active, mentally, and a...Yep! We need to keep very active, mentally, and as physically fit and active as poss.<br />As Bette Davis said<br />"Old age is no place for sissies". (Her quotes are in demand today -you left one for me, too!) :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.com