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I love betty white lol. Yeah it's something to think about but....
posted by
_Sincerity_Anna_
on November 1, 2021 at 8:31 PM
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So very true
My neiughbor has breast canceer and is finally finishing 6 rounds of Chemo. We took supper up to her and her husband. we sat outside and talked a while. She brought up the fact that one of us will live on without our spouse. It was a sobering fact that Rick and I have both been through.
posted by
skye08
on November 1, 2021 at 2:26 AM
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Enjoyed the way you ended the post.
I guess we all think about our own death now and then. Some days it's 'not a problem', other days it's 'I'm not ready yet - have things to finish up!' However we feel, it is unavoidable and yep - let's share the candy in the meantime! Any snickers in that bowl?
posted by
adnohr
on October 28, 2021 at 6:57 PM
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Good Evening
I've never thought much about age. Isn't that funny! I wonder if other people are like me?
posted by
Goldiec
on October 28, 2021 at 3:56 PM
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Re: kabu
I am so glad that there is no bitterness in you. You are a blessing to so many in so many ways, and continue in that no matter what.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 27, 2021 at 7:53 PM
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I love this Halloween post. Many years ago now, I lost a part of me. Cancer and my right breast had to go. i am so grateful to my God that i have been able to live on and be happy. I still miss my 'girl' but I have lived all these happy years.
posted by
Kabu
on October 27, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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I'm not worried about death. My perception of it has changed drastically since I was a child.
posted by
Annicita
on October 27, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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Re: Good afternoon
Happy Birthday to you. May you be happy, healthy and wise for years and years to come.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 27, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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Good afternoon
We all must go through it so why not enjoy it? Some get to enjoy the journey a bit longer than others. I would love to blow out 100 candles, God willing, and of course I would like to be in my right mind when I do, but for today, I am grateful for turning 57 today. My wonderful grandfather shared this birthday with me, but he did not make it out of his seventies due to a cancer-stricken body. All we can do is hope, and enjoy each day that we are given. 
posted by
Sherri_G
on October 27, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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I never thought much about it, just kind of took things as they come.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 27, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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When I was young I used to think I hope I can make it to the year 2000. Not very ambitious.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 27, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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My whole life, since age 3, has included dealing with mortality, with sudden, without-warning mortality. Now it is a constant factor as I manage Embers' mortal illness and my own ailments and mortality. It has not gotten easier.
posted by
Ciel
on October 27, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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The theme of aging jumps out at me. It's something we'll all go through.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 27, 2021 at 6:30 AM
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Once had a conversation with my beautiful in every way older sister
about growing old. I was 15, she was 26 at the time. I said it seemed to me that people changed a lot from the time they were my age to the time they were old (which at that time meant in their 40s). She said she thought people remain essentially the same, but that some mellow and some get pricklier and hard to approach.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 27, 2021 at 4:58 AM
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