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Jul 5·edited Jul 5Liked by Sari Botton

I'm sorry, but that's the cutest Brian I've ever seen...Such joy. Congratulations!

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Right? I debated whether to share that here, but I couldn't help myself. <3

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I’m glad you did. It’s so sweet.

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This is great!!! Thanks for all the oldster news

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Glad you like it!

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All these oldsters are knockin it out of the park! I gotta get going : )

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Congratulations to Brian!

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I'll pass that along! Thank you.

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I’ve never been able to tell the difference between cool and warm. I like my gray hair anyway.

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<3

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I need to see that movie "Thelma." It looks HILARE! Read the Mariah Burton Nelson piece ("no middle finger needed". BWAHA. I still would've strutted past with a smirk on my face) and enjoyed reading Pan Cooke's other cartoons. If I was on IG more, I'd follow him. Thanks for sharing.

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I LOVED Thelma. Saw it twice. Recommend!

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Loved Brian's song and that video of him listening to it on the radio in the car--how sweet is that!

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💕

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Really like the round up! Thanks (I'm new here) Love love love the hair

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Thanks, Sari, for today's shout-out for my Recovery: A Love Story essay. Totally enjoying Oldster and these roundups.

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My pleasure, Mariah. Great piece. <3

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Omg Cyndi Lauper is my exact age. It is surreal, I tell you. And today I noted that I LOOK 70. Pause for reflection. What does it all mean, if anything? Loved the New Yorker article about living life backward.

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Jul 6Liked by Sari Botton

I'm going gray. Not there yet at 86 but I'm fading. About a month ago I decided to have lowlights done to give it a little bit more color. It's very subtle and I don't think anyone has even noticed, which is fine with me. 😊 I've been on vacation for the last week with my brother and sister-in-law. We mostly visited with family that we don't see often enough, saw some really interesting things done by various Historical Societies and did a lot of walking. The walking part told me I need to do more of it, and I promised myself. that I will.

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Jul 6Liked by Sari Botton

Love the going gray vid! Thank you

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Sweet as!

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The article “How to Live Forever” was particularly interesting and an inspiring reminder to do something with all the photos, cards, mementoes etc. I have been collecting since I was 7. I am 59, it’s time to start.

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I love that look on your husband's face as he listens to his song on the radio -- that's real satisfaction right there!

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Yes, I find it so endearing.

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I love that this place exists. The collective wisdom of all of us might keep us sane.

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Thank you! 🙏

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