My husband and I went on a little trip a few years ago. We both love history, so we like to go to historical sites. We’ve always wanted to go to Goliad, Texas, in order to see another memorial to the brave people who fought for Texas Independence. We stayed at Presidio La Bahia, which is owned and operated by Catholic Diocese of Victoria. Not only is it a museum, a fort, and a chapel, it is a place to spend the night. We stayed in the old quarters that have been set up with living room, bath, kitchen, and … Continue reading An Unexpected Discovery

When New Year’s Day came on January 1, 2022, at first I thought thank goodness 2021 is over. Then I paused and reconsidered. 2021 wasn’t so bad. It wasn’t the best ever, but it was better than 2020. I began to ponder over the events of the past year and I was determined to think about the good things. Each person has to consider his or her own blessings from last year because each one of us looks at things differently. For me, the best thing of last year was the development of vaccines for COVID-19. Getting the vaccines and … Continue reading Looking Back and Looking Forward

Know that you are the perfect age. Each year is special and precious, for you shall only live once. Be comfortable with growing older. -Louise L. Hay How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? -Satchel Paige As the years go by, I think we need quotes like these to remind us that life is a gift. It’s so easy to get bogged down by how old we are. It’s easy to say, “Well, I’m just old.” However, I see people older than me, who don’t seem to know how old they are. They are … Continue reading Love These Quotes

I just made it to my 76th year of life! Cue the 76 trombones as a fanfare!! Immediately after the number 76 enters my mind the word “trombone” follows it. Who can forget that rousing line from the song in THE MUSIC MAN. I am just beginning to feel joyous about being another year older, especially since I feel like I’ve aged much more that one year. The last year of my life-year 75-was difficult for me as it was for everyone. My grandchildren felt cheated of their year of junior high school, high school, and college. My children had … Continue reading 76 Trombones-Get Ready!

I was reading about influential women in a magazine article commemorating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. So I would like to add another influential woman to that list-my grandmother. My grandmother may have not been a recognized figure outside her circle of family and friends, but she is recognized as an influential person in my life and as a angel on earth by me. She was born in November, 1899 in Texas. I sometimes think of all the things that occurred in her lifetime. One that particularly has stayed with me was the fact that she couldn’t … Continue reading A Tribute to My Grandmother

Well, my birthday was back in June and this year is almost over, so I decided that I had better get a move on and write about the realization that I am 75 years old. My friend asked if I would change the name of my blog, but I figured that 75 and beyond covers the rest of my life since I will always be beyond 70 years old. It dawned on me a few days after I turned 75 that I am now three-quarters of a century old. That’s really unbelievable and a little wow and a little scary. … Continue reading Three-Quarters of a Century-75 Years Old

It’s New Year’s Day and maybe I am a little melancholy because the years are starting to go by so quickly. Another funeral in our family is tomorrow. The loss of a cousin and two cousins’ husbands make us aware of our mortality, so sometimes it is hard to remain positive about one year passing and another arriving. I can’t help but think about what is ahead. But then, what good does it do anyone to be sad about aging and the future. That’s the reason for continuing to make New Year’s Resolutions-to continue moving forward and enjoying every minute … Continue reading Question: Do You Still Make New Year’s Resolutions?

Here I am another year into my 70’s. Since I’m almost halfway through 74, I am looking back as well as forward. Fortunately, I am still in good health and I think how lucky I am. However, I also come into contact with many who are much older than I am. Although I don’t know about their health issues, they are still active. I have traveled with people in their 80’s and 90’s who are still alive and kicking. Most memorable is the 95 year old War War II veteran, who walked almost every step the rest of us took … Continue reading 74 and Still Alive and Kicking