tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post2543392009903301368..comments2024-03-28T20:51:58.818-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: Old Age is a Privilegebookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-47988413883334591992019-02-07T08:43:56.898-05:002019-02-07T08:43:56.898-05:00Every day is a gift. I hope your plans work out w...Every day is a gift. I hope your plans work out well for you and that your snowbirding years are many and enjoyable!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-72720413054613376982019-02-06T19:41:26.890-05:002019-02-06T19:41:26.890-05:00It's amazing the things that can make us think...It's amazing the things that can make us think, give us a new perspective. I hope your plans work out for you, that you have lots of years to do the things you like to do.Karen @BakingInATornado.comhttps://bakinginatornado.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-36060030634715163582019-02-06T18:51:06.682-05:002019-02-06T18:51:06.682-05:00I'm SO sorry for your losses - what you say is...I'm SO sorry for your losses - what you say is so true. <br /><br />I've dodged a few bullets that I know about. Earliest one, I wouldn't even have known about - my dad could all too easily have been on the crew of the USS Thresher, which was lost before I was born, and then of course I was at the World Trade Center on September 11th and then of course there was the breast cancer. <br /><br />I've been struck during walks through revolutionary war era graveyards here in NYC how much more likely than our ancestors were to live to a ripe old age - but there's still no guarantees, are there? Living for most of us ordinary people generally involves some stress and hard work, and I'm hoping someday to emulate my retired friends who are mostly having a wonderful time, but I do try to make sure that my life at any given moment includes time for the things I love. bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794351142636136626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-25405876597447163852019-02-06T15:13:11.476-05:002019-02-06T15:13:11.476-05:00It seems like there are years that brutalize famil...It seems like there are years that brutalize families, where so many end up passing. I'm sorry this is your year. The afghan will find a proper home, eventually. (There's an organization that takes blankets for different populations. One for foster kids is the one I'm thinking of.)Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-49353936504155618672019-02-06T14:12:52.923-05:002019-02-06T14:12:52.923-05:00I agree; as much as we grouse about getting older,...I agree; as much as we grouse about getting older, it certainly beats the alternative! I'm sorry about your cousin's wife. Life can be so unfair, can't it?Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-22956105391956502122019-02-06T11:26:50.216-05:002019-02-06T11:26:50.216-05:00So sorry for the circumstances. You are correct, o...So sorry for the circumstances. You are correct, old age is a privilege. Whenever asked how his day was going, my father-in-law, in his 80s, used to say "Well, I woke up today! That makes it a good day." My sister died last year at only 63. So, no, we never know how long we have. Best to count our blessings and make every day count.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-65738473034372053872019-02-06T09:44:57.920-05:002019-02-06T09:44:57.920-05:00"The best part of waking up is waking up"..."The best part of waking up is waking up" What a great summary of aging! Thank you for your wonderful comment on my piece about aging and increased disabilities Alana! I wish more had your wealth of experience, which has given you your lovely compassionate approach to life and change.Laura Lee Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655309365264124892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-64047963005276843552019-02-06T09:27:02.036-05:002019-02-06T09:27:02.036-05:00As long as we realize each day is a gift- and one ...As long as we realize each day is a gift- and one we should share with others, then life can be fun and interesting.Cerebrations.bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273098928740152430noreply@blogger.com