Re: How long is a good life?
I don't know what a "sticky beak" is gateau It is natural to want to know what is happening in the world around us and be involved with things, but it is surprising how many older people seem to "turn off" and opt out - maybe becoming too tired and jaded to bother . I think part of the secret of having a good life is to remain interested in things - active in mind and body for as long as you possibly can, even if it is difficult, even painful, sometimes when the challenges associated with older age come along. I wonder if this is what Joan is meaning.Re: How long is a good life?
Sticky beak, some would say nosey bugger, i meant someone who does take an active part in what is going on around them, now we have computers and the world wide web, and, the time, then go for it.Re: How long is a good life?
Re: How long is a good life?
Dear swamp creature i can see thou will never go quietly into dotage neither should you, it is also obvious you have a good mind and a spirit of adventure and being a swampy will give you green fingers, ha ha.Re: How long is a good life?
I have lived (so far) a full life. Made plenty of mistakes & learned from them, made lots of good friends and lost a few for various reasons. Enjoyed nature to its fullest and ducked & covered when things got out of hand. Earned a buck here-lost it there.Re: How long is a good life?
Dragon, what a good and open assessment of one's life i will drink to that (hic) i'm a little ahead of you somewhat scarred, bark of here and there, a few warts, but very much my own person more apt to say it like it is.Thread Tools | |
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