For those that read my blog about the pet rescue lady denying me a puppy because I was too old, this is a follow-up to that story. If you don’t know the story, read Age Is Just a Number. After being so hurt, I decided to buy a puppy from someone who breeds Cairn Terriers. I did the best research I could to find a healthy puppy. Mainly, I wanted to be sure I didn’t get a puppy from a puppy mill. I have had 4 terriers, so I know the challenges of raising Cairn Terriers. They are the sweetest … Continue reading Of Course, I Got a Puppy (Age Is Just a Number Part II)

Muay Thai lesson in Bangkok September 7, 2024 When I first started this blog, I was 70 years old and amazed at how people began to perceive me as old. I wrote this to show whoever would read my blog that being 70 was not necessarily the end of my capabilities to think, to feel awe, to be physical, to learn, to love, to travel, etc. Now that I am 79, I still feel this judgement from others implying that I cannot do things because I am almost 80. Who are these people that want to judge me without even … Continue reading Age Is Just a Number

How quickly the years go by. I know we all say that and time does seem to speed up as we age. The other day I was listening to an eighty-six year old woman talking about her life. She was asked, “ What advice do you give for enjoying life?” Her answer really struck home: “ Stop wishing your life away!” What did she mean by that? I do remember being guilty of this when I was younger. Depending on my age, I would think thoughts such as these: How long until my birthday, Christmas, etc? I can’t wait until … Continue reading 79-Here’s to Enjoying Each Day

My husband and I celebrated our 58th anniversary in June. We are both amazed at this number. I remember sitting in audiences and the speaker would ask, “ How many years have you been married?” As the total number of anniversaries would rise from the crowd, it was sometimes astonishing to me. I remember thinking, “Wow, they’ve been married 60 years!” Now my husband and I are heading in that direction. Just this past week, I was able to catch up with an old acquaintance that I hadn’t seen in years. As we updated each other on our lives, I … Continue reading 58 Years and Counting

This birthday was a little hard. Maybe some of my readers will understand. I’m not ashamed, but I actually cried on my 78th birthday. It should have been a joyous day because everyday is a gift from God. Let me … Continue reading Another birthday-78

Several years ago I was privileged to meet a World War II veteran. He was in his 90’s at the time. To me he was amazing and he had led an amazing life. To share his story I am borrowing from an article written by Phil Scott on February 1, 2017. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2017/february/pilot/bob-goode Bob wanted to become a pilot during WWII, but he couldn’t because he was color blind. Instead he became a aircraft mechanic. After the war, he got his pilots certification. He went on to build his own airstrip on his property. Later, at 92, he bought a motor … Continue reading I Met a Man

As they say, “time goes faster as you get older”. Here I am already passing another milestone. I could be sad to be as old as I am, but I could also be happy because life is ongoing. I have a travel friend that often ends up on the same trips with me. She and I were recently on a river cruise. She is 86 and she still was dancing the night away and enjoying every minute of her cruise. She is an inspiration to me. On so many of my trips, I meet people who are older than me … Continue reading Year 77 Not Yet “Very Old” – Just “Old”