tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post6292882509616617205..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Growing old togetherDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59681865552117110132016-07-29T20:21:31.096-07:002016-07-29T20:21:31.096-07:00I saw that movie, and like you, I thought I might ...I saw that movie, and like you, I thought I might not like it. But I did like it and found it most through provoking. I remember my aunt at 98 years old saying she was ready to go on. All my friends and family are gone now, she said. I remember thinking how sad that must be to have no one of your generation who understands and knows about the things you remember. I almost feel that way now. It seems that our culture has changed so drastically in such a short time that I wonder how long before i will feel obsolete in this world. <br />Your perspective on aging is always uplifting and I like that about your posts.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-83694933208643901292016-07-26T06:50:32.288-07:002016-07-26T06:50:32.288-07:00Your Sunday posts are a wonderful counterbalance! ...Your Sunday posts are a wonderful counterbalance! The idea of that movie is intriguing. Will have to check it out.Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-49262530714266021082016-07-25T10:49:23.916-07:002016-07-25T10:49:23.916-07:00You are lucky to have a sister you are so close to...You are lucky to have a sister you are so close to. I love your Sunday posts. And I, also, am glad you are using your knee braces. A little help is a good thing to keep you going. Have an awesome week, dear friend!! :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91055366684800736142016-07-25T10:48:27.334-07:002016-07-25T10:48:27.334-07:00I think focusing on the positive, keeping active, ...I think focusing on the positive, keeping active, and looking forward to new experiences are keys to a happy, productive life, especially as we age.Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2054307668493997402016-07-25T10:40:45.583-07:002016-07-25T10:40:45.583-07:00I love this post! Your words resonate such truth,...I love this post! Your words resonate such truth, and with them beautiful reminders to live our lives gracefully, with thankfulness and mindful of the present. All those tiny joys that we get to experience every single day. Hope you make the most of yours! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-66309246833087722522016-07-25T10:37:37.072-07:002016-07-25T10:37:37.072-07:00That movie has an interesting premise but I too wo...That movie has an interesting premise but I too would not want that condition at all. <br />I am so impressed that most of your fellow hikers are in their seventies. Just shows what we can do if we don't let our mind limit our bodies. So glad the knee brace and poles keep you in the hunt. You have more will than any one I know. Keep setting the bar high for the rest of us. We need it. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-84623038063038780202016-07-25T08:49:03.914-07:002016-07-25T08:49:03.914-07:00You seem so calm and content today! That is a good...You seem so calm and content today! That is a good thing! I was happy to hear that you are using knee braces, I am certain it should help. You have come a long way since your injury.<br />I hope you have a really good week:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5606818967445973792016-07-24T18:08:59.732-07:002016-07-24T18:08:59.732-07:00Your sunday post is one I wouldn't miss. It is...Your sunday post is one I wouldn't miss. It is interesting how physically we age , but in our head we seem to be younger. When I meet old buddies I can really see how I've aged even though we act like 17 year olds when we meet.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-64116961654907881402016-07-24T17:23:51.861-07:002016-07-24T17:23:51.861-07:00hmmmmm......
its such a complex experience and it ...hmmmmm......<br />its such a complex experience and it varies from person to person.<br />As a child I was always surrounded by the elderly, it was a deliberate choice because it’s where I felt most comfortable. Through the years I saw many variations on aging and the physical as well as the emotional told on each. Some were angry - felt betrayed by their frailing bodies, some took it in stride - a one day at a time philosophy while others just accepted as God’s will and was still able to smile, enjoy life and find wisdom in being. I sat with a few during their last hours – they were ready, they were not afraid and peace seem to abide in them.<br /><br />I like that you are active and stay engaged with others. I wish you peace, acceptance and grace.<br /><br />Have a blessed week<br />rhapsody<br /><br />. Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24352903373388844392016-07-24T13:41:38.917-07:002016-07-24T13:41:38.917-07:00I love the choices you make, and the focus you hav...I love the choices you make, and the focus you have on living. Not existing, but living.<br />It costs more, and is worth more.<br />And I would hate to live forever. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-89005647482799787242016-07-24T12:33:36.490-07:002016-07-24T12:33:36.490-07:00Hi DJan, As I write this I just checked, yes, I am...Hi DJan, As I write this I just checked, yes, I am still #16 of 16 comments on last week's Eye on the Edge. This week I will be closer to the top. However, on the other hand, this week is like most, in that I like to stop for a while and reflect on what you've written. Today, my interest was especially in your discussion of choices. You've reminded us once again that life is dependent on our choices. We may not be able to change things, but we can make choices about how to approach things. Your post is the second time this past week I've read something that emphasizes the importance of choices. I appreciate being reminded to focus on choices. Also, I appreciate the picture you selected to sit at the top of the post. Excellent, as usual. It would be a perfect choice for one of those "wordless" memes. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a fine week ahead!John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-69025216309615342342016-07-24T12:27:15.697-07:002016-07-24T12:27:15.697-07:00Lovely post, DJan. You're appreciating this ti...Lovely post, DJan. You're appreciating this time in your life rather than bemoaning it. So good!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-27430574344118739682016-07-24T12:08:31.610-07:002016-07-24T12:08:31.610-07:00Once again you have inspired me with your wisdom a...Once again you have inspired me with your wisdom and your thoughtful writing. Your positive attitude as you move forward in life is surely what makes you a blessing to others. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us. Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-73918555092930264872016-07-24T11:42:07.872-07:002016-07-24T11:42:07.872-07:00Did you see the movie about the picture of Dorian ...Did you see the movie about the picture of Dorian Grey? The picture gets old but the actual person does not. In the end, the person dies and all of his wrinkles suddenly appear on this face, while the picture shows him as a young man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39651299672348837052016-07-24T09:41:27.412-07:002016-07-24T09:41:27.412-07:00I'll soon be off to join with extended family ...I'll soon be off to join with extended family at a "cousins" reunion, including three of my siblings and many of their off spring. we will also celebrate my younger sister's 70th birthday.<br /><br />I will be one of the matriarchs, one of the old people. It seems shocking on first thought, but then I realize I have earned that position and it is a blessing to be here at this point in my life, seeing the families we have created that will carry on after we have gone, just as we did in our turn. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56856588613096255182016-07-24T09:17:35.172-07:002016-07-24T09:17:35.172-07:00So much to consider. Watching our granddaughters g...So much to consider. Watching our granddaughters grow puts life in persoective for me. I want to embrace every stage they go through as new and interesting, as aging can be in my own life. Staying healthy is the key of course. Enjoying every moment is also important, being in the moment as if it was the last. It makes every experience important and memorable. Life is good.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.com