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Good afternoon
Goals are good to have and you have certainly earned the right to set them as you please. Retirement is beautiful that way.
posted by
Sherri_G
on November 4, 2022 at 11:24 AM
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Wonderful comments and there are so many ladies of a certain age who have done and begun marvelous things beginning in their 70s and 80s and beyond. I've Googled them and occasionally posted about them. You just do what you wish to do because you do it so well.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on November 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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You do what makes you feel comfortable, happy and content in life. Everyone is different.
posted by
Annicita
on October 31, 2022 at 5:23 AM
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Re: Re: Everyone
I personally believe you have earned the right to do whatever you want to do.
posted by
Goldiec
on October 30, 2022 at 3:12 PM
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Re: adnohr
We will have fun once they get here and I stop thinking I need to entertain. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on October 30, 2022 at 12:57 PM
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Besides agreeing with all the comments in here, I'll add that I think you are doing just fine. Your writing continues to be some of the best I've ever read; that alone is an accomplishment. Don't feel guilty for finally taking time to smell the roses. You deserve it. I betcha the company you are expecting wants nothing more than to spend time with wonderful you.
posted by
adnohr
on October 30, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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Re: Everyone
Everyone here is so smart and sweet and kind and funny and helful and considerate. I love being here. I've never been this old before, and really, I'm struggling with what I am supposed to be and do at this stage of life. Thank you for being patient with me and a part of my life.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 30, 2022 at 12:04 PM
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Sadly Taps coasting around your age not many are as literate or able to express
their emotions with so much clarity. I like Blogit because it does encourage one to
express some kind of emotion and examine what others make of one's own
contribution. I know we always try not to belittle anyone. Also there is always a
picture of the person contributing i.e in your case a lady with high heels and a nice
swing as you walk the walk
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posted by
C_C_T
on October 30, 2022 at 11:59 AM
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stop it darling, stop the guilt trip. You have done so much in the years I have known you including births, deaths, letting go, sdministering to people here and in the real World. You used to take long walks and write beautiful poetry. These days your lovely self is written into every word. At 85 it can be a lot just to get out of bed, make your hot drink and sit and contemplate. I am sure you pray and listen to your God. You are gentle sweet and the type of person I would love to have been able to be. Stay exactly the way you are.
posted by
Kabu
on October 30, 2022 at 11:48 AM
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For me, I tend to set short-term goals, basically goals that can be done that day. Obviously different goals (writing a small amount) are to add up to something greater. I find that doing short-term goals enables me to feel I'm doing something now and doesn't make something look so ominous.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 30, 2022 at 9:28 AM
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Re: What's wrong with you? Nothing. Your brain's still working and
I like this. What is really wrong with me is that I'm expecting out of town company this week and I don't feel ready for company. I'm looking at every nook and cranny that needs something done to it, and I don't feel like doing what needs doing.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 30, 2022 at 6:03 AM
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What's wrong with you? Nothing. Your brain's still working and
you lived a life of obligation and dedication, and now that it's your turn to coast a bit, you still feel like you should be putting pedal to the metal to git 'er done... There's a need to be doing, to be necessary that has been trained into us. It's a long coffee break, isn't it?
posted by
Pat_B
on October 30, 2022 at 4:20 AM
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Good Morning
I think if you have a goal for the day and you accomplish it by nightfall the day has been a success. It can be something easy that makes you happy. It could be as simple as picking out a favorite vegetable to cook and making it.
posted by
Goldiec
on October 30, 2022 at 2:35 AM
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