Thoughts about turning 70.
Is 70 really old?50 total reviews
Comment from nomi338
Firstly, please extend my congratulations to your mom on reaching the milestone decades of the 90s age group. I have you by ten years, as I reached age 80 in April 2023. My oldest sister in now 86 years old, wow!
I share your concern with the scarce resources caused mostly by man's greed and shortsightedness. Hopefully we will wake up before it is too late.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Firstly, please extend my congratulations to your mom on reaching the milestone decades of the 90s age group. I have you by ten years, as I reached age 80 in April 2023. My oldest sister in now 86 years old, wow!
I share your concern with the scarce resources caused mostly by man's greed and shortsightedness. Hopefully we will wake up before it is too late.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your understanding.
Comment from royowen
Oh yes, when I had an experience of finally knowing who Christ, I couldn't believe I didn't know that He was the way to God and salvation, but even then I was still ignorant. But stupid is what the Bible describes as a fool. Congrats on reavhing 70, things change from now on, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Oh yes, when I had an experience of finally knowing who Christ, I couldn't believe I didn't know that He was the way to God and salvation, but even then I was still ignorant. But stupid is what the Bible describes as a fool. Congrats on reavhing 70, things change from now on, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you for the understanding. My said, she didn't start having issues until 75. I work out every day, so I hope to put that off a while.
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You?re a determined lady.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A very Happy Birthday to you, Barbara! And a big one too. I was so proud to reach 70, a very grown-up age and you need never feel cheated of life:)) You're obviously incredibly busy and stimulated with grandchildren, fitness and of course all your wonderful writing and publishing.Age is just a number after all. Some small edits: Dan sent me ( a) text; is used (no 'to') in power stations; what are our electric cars (going) to do to the power grid?; rambling(s). Take care and enjoy your day! Debbie
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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A very Happy Birthday to you, Barbara! And a big one too. I was so proud to reach 70, a very grown-up age and you need never feel cheated of life:)) You're obviously incredibly busy and stimulated with grandchildren, fitness and of course all your wonderful writing and publishing.Age is just a number after all. Some small edits: Dan sent me ( a) text; is used (no 'to') in power stations; what are our electric cars (going) to do to the power grid?; rambling(s). Take care and enjoy your day! Debbie
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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I only edit this three times, not nearly as much as I do my novel chapter. LOL Thank you for the catches and understanding.
Comment from Ben Colder
Waite until you get 85 then post your feeling. LOL. The older the fiddle, the sweeter the music so I have been told. But who plays the fiddle when you cain't see the strings. Best to you, Barb. By the way. Happy big 70.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Waite until you get 85 then post your feeling. LOL. The older the fiddle, the sweeter the music so I have been told. But who plays the fiddle when you cain't see the strings. Best to you, Barb. By the way. Happy big 70.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Lea Tonin1
How real that is how young are mines are and how our bodies are not such as life we gaining wisdom we lose in physicality. Do you get the sense that time is speeding up I do if you look at the history of that all the way up to about 150 years ago we just plotted along at a normal pace and then 150 years ago all of a sudden boom industrial Revolution technological Revolution now we're getting into this AI Revolution really really fast in the last 120 years wouldn't you say? And it is true that youth is wasted on the young. Never fear Barbara I know all the wisdom you carry whether you're 20 or 100 I thank you for this great entry you've done a wonderful job I hope you have the best day too!
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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How real that is how young are mines are and how our bodies are not such as life we gaining wisdom we lose in physicality. Do you get the sense that time is speeding up I do if you look at the history of that all the way up to about 150 years ago we just plotted along at a normal pace and then 150 years ago all of a sudden boom industrial Revolution technological Revolution now we're getting into this AI Revolution really really fast in the last 120 years wouldn't you say? And it is true that youth is wasted on the young. Never fear Barbara I know all the wisdom you carry whether you're 20 or 100 I thank you for this great entry you've done a wonderful job I hope you have the best day too!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Yes, time moves in seconds now. Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Terry Broxson
Turning was easy for me, and it sounds like you have some very strong genes in your family, so you have many years to go. You can unretire, we need in Austin, that's not too far from you. We need help in Washington, too. Do you want to travel? Terry.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Turning was easy for me, and it sounds like you have some very strong genes in your family, so you have many years to go. You can unretire, we need in Austin, that's not too far from you. We need help in Washington, too. Do you want to travel? Terry.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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I used to tell my old principal, Gayle that when I retire I would lobby so our schools would get better. She used to tell me not to because I'd end up in jail. LOL Thank you for understanding.
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LOL, smart lady. My old high school debate coach has been the President of the state teachers assoc. Maridell Fryar, she is a political force, but she hasn't been able to do much.
Comment from mermaids
I always felt that age is a state of mind. Some people are old very young and others never age. I agree with you about digital currency and electric cars, I am not fond of either of them. Happy Birthday and how wonderful your mother is almost ninety-two.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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I always felt that age is a state of mind. Some people are old very young and others never age. I agree with you about digital currency and electric cars, I am not fond of either of them. Happy Birthday and how wonderful your mother is almost ninety-two.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Ulla
Seventy, Barbara, that's not old. It's just numbers, isn't it? If you're fit and healthy, that's what's counts. But admittedly, sometimes it does hit me. How on earth did I come to be this age? I'm 71, a year older than you, but what does it mean? Not a lot really, other than we're so much closer to the end. I don't like that one bit. See? You made me think. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Seventy, Barbara, that's not old. It's just numbers, isn't it? If you're fit and healthy, that's what's counts. But admittedly, sometimes it does hit me. How on earth did I come to be this age? I'm 71, a year older than you, but what does it mean? Not a lot really, other than we're so much closer to the end. I don't like that one bit. See? You made me think. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you for the understanding. I think we're a good 30 years from the end. LOL
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Well I hope so, lol. I'm certainly working on it. xx
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is terrific! Excellent reflections and insights. Many will relate. I will be 58 in June and my husband turns 50 in February, so I hear you. I'm nearly 8 years older than him. Hey, if we got it we got it! ;) My mom's sister passed at 104 and my own dad passed at 100. Laughter was in them, youth. My mom was ill but she too died young at 85. This is a big theme for me being young at heart. You'll live very long and die young I suspect. ;) Happy Birthday!!!! <3
God Bless You!! xxoo
Alexandra
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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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This is terrific! Excellent reflections and insights. Many will relate. I will be 58 in June and my husband turns 50 in February, so I hear you. I'm nearly 8 years older than him. Hey, if we got it we got it! ;) My mom's sister passed at 104 and my own dad passed at 100. Laughter was in them, youth. My mom was ill but she too died young at 85. This is a big theme for me being young at heart. You'll live very long and die young I suspect. ;) Happy Birthday!!!! <3
God Bless You!! xxoo
Alexandra
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Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from damommy
Congratulations on reaching 70. Seems very young to me at 80. I don't seem to get as much done as I did when I was working. I've developed laziness into an art form. I can see you haven't, though, and that's good. I agree with all the points you brought up. It's a crazy world that I don't recognize anymore. Thankfully, I don't have that many years to worry about it.
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Congratulations on reaching 70. Seems very young to me at 80. I don't seem to get as much done as I did when I was working. I've developed laziness into an art form. I can see you haven't, though, and that's good. I agree with all the points you brought up. It's a crazy world that I don't recognize anymore. Thankfully, I don't have that many years to worry about it.
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Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.