Ms. Soloway is another inspiring example of how it is possible to keep thinking, doing, and enjoying life well passed the normal due date. For me, how she continues to try new things and to learn new skills is very motivating.
However, she really can’t give any real insight into how she has remained so fit, healthy, and sharp at 84. Perha…
Ms. Soloway is another inspiring example of how it is possible to keep thinking, doing, and enjoying life well passed the normal due date. For me, how she continues to try new things and to learn new skills is very motivating.
However, she really can’t give any real insight into how she has remained so fit, healthy, and sharp at 84. Perhaps she feels as much pain and stiffness when she gets out of bed that most people feel at her age, but she doesn’t mention that. She doesn’t mention how she deals with the losses of her friends and family which must affect her emotionally.
It’s great and hopeful to read about her current life and activities, but let’s keep it real. 80% of men are dead at her age. I’m sure that staying active, having a purpose, and having fun have contributed to her longevity, but really, it’s 50% genetic and 25% luck.
Still, good for her. She seems as if she will keep going to 105. She is making the best of the opportunity she has been given.
Dear Old, thank you for responding. I have written about losses. My book, Green Nails and Other Acts of Rebellion: Life after loss” contains essay about the illness of my second husband, caring for him, and handling widowhood. Thank you for reminding me of this time I consider a blessing. E.
I'm starting to handle widowhood, I was first called a widow about 3 weeks after I became one and it caught me by surprise, and oh the denial! But I am and I can and I miss him more than words can say. My mind keeps bringing up the not so pleasant aspects of our life though, seemingly to keep me from romanticizing the past too much. I don't get that.
Ms. Soloway is another inspiring example of how it is possible to keep thinking, doing, and enjoying life well passed the normal due date. For me, how she continues to try new things and to learn new skills is very motivating.
However, she really can’t give any real insight into how she has remained so fit, healthy, and sharp at 84. Perhaps she feels as much pain and stiffness when she gets out of bed that most people feel at her age, but she doesn’t mention that. She doesn’t mention how she deals with the losses of her friends and family which must affect her emotionally.
It’s great and hopeful to read about her current life and activities, but let’s keep it real. 80% of men are dead at her age. I’m sure that staying active, having a purpose, and having fun have contributed to her longevity, but really, it’s 50% genetic and 25% luck.
Still, good for her. She seems as if she will keep going to 105. She is making the best of the opportunity she has been given.
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Dear Old, thank you for responding. I have written about losses. My book, Green Nails and Other Acts of Rebellion: Life after loss” contains essay about the illness of my second husband, caring for him, and handling widowhood. Thank you for reminding me of this time I consider a blessing. E.
I'm starting to handle widowhood, I was first called a widow about 3 weeks after I became one and it caught me by surprise, and oh the denial! But I am and I can and I miss him more than words can say. My mind keeps bringing up the not so pleasant aspects of our life though, seemingly to keep me from romanticizing the past too much. I don't get that.
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