Happy Fifth Birthday to the 70-something Blog

It’s five years since I wrote the first 70-something blog post.  On each anniversary, I take a look to see if I have kept its promises.

Here it is:

“You are invited to join me on a journey into my seventies. Thirty-seven days from now I will celebrate the beginning of my next decade. Ten years ago, I kept a journal of my 59^th year in preparation for turning sixty. Sixty sounded very old then. I had no idea that in my sixties, I would travel to Cuba, I would bicycle in New Zealand, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, Ireland and more, that a child of mine would publish a book and another give us two grandsons. I didn’t know I would study beginning Spanish or still be working at a job I love after 27 years. I certainly didn’t expect to replace a knee. I didn’t know that I would have to give up gluten for the rest of my life.

So what will the 70’s bring? Sure, some sad things—a given as we age—but I will try to embrace change and appreciate each day. A big order, but I’ll do my best.

Over the years, I’ve published a lot of “personal” essays and even more travel articles as an extracurricular activity. But this is my chance to write what is important to me. I’ll let you know my triumphs and my low-points.

I’ll probably write about my parents and being a parent. I’ll write about the role exercise plays in my life and should play in yours. I’ll share my thoughts about ageing in the workplace. I’ll report on my efforts to catalogue my wrinkles.  And more. Please stay tuned. “

And now I am about to be in the second half of that decade.  I have five more years to be “young-old” according to the research on aging.

I plan to make the most of it!  

Comments

[Mary O'Keeffe]

Thanks for sharing the wisdom and inspiration! Looking forward to many years to come.

[Chris Rodde]

First of all, congratulations on your 5th year. Very exciting.

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[Freda]

Your attitude towards life and living is marvellous - here's to many more blogging years. Every Blessing