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RaaArtyGunner

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Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« on: August 21, 2011, 07:35:36 am »

As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.

I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or play, on the computer, until 4 AM, or sleep until noon?

I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love, I will.




I will walk the beach, in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves, with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And, I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But, broken hearts are what give us strength, and understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine, and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect.


I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.


As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore.
I've even earned the right to be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become.
I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.
And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).

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derekwarner

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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2011, 08:05:46 am »

Yes ...your words have my vote....... so in principal = Yes......

I don't know if I have yet achieved the  %) person type qualities you mention in the first line  {:-{

For many years I had to awake @ 0400 each morning to travel to work...... <*<

But that is another story   >>:-( .......Derek 
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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2011, 08:18:33 am »

Totally agree,and you have my "yes" vote Baloo
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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2011, 08:25:06 am »

This was a birthday card I got for my 75th... it say (roughly) "growing old is not for cowards" O0
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raymond

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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2011, 09:11:38 am »

Won't be diving into the waves with abandon,to bloody cold here but alright where you are ,yeh I'll go with the rest of it
             Ray
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Timo2

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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2011, 09:29:56 am »



   Suits me

    Timo2
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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2011, 10:11:29 am »

All except the diving into the waves bit. 
a) I don't want the beautiful people rescuing me.  They might offer advice, the reply might hurt their feelings.
b) I'm in Blackpool.  We don't do beautiful people. 
c) I'm still in Blackpool.  Those waves are too durn cold for diving into for anybody who's been around long enough to gather a sense of self preservation.

As a substitute, I will take my toy boats to the park, and play with them.
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johnboscoirl

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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2011, 10:14:13 pm »

AYE! to all of it
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jimmy2310

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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2011, 07:41:06 am »

And a big YES from me,

Jimmy
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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2011, 08:11:35 am »

One of the nicest pieces of literature I have ever had the pleasure of reading,thank you. Mick B.
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Re: Words of wisdom for Mayhemers, Yes/No
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2011, 01:48:36 pm »

That says it all.
I've been saying it for years that I am a small boy who will never grow up.
If a thing isn't life threatening then it's not worth worrying about.
VIVA le old age and yes I like it a lot  :-)) :-)) :-))
 
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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2011, 10:37:39 pm »

Hello, Yes it is nice, get your self up to Bunya & have a walk in the forest, then go to O,Riley,s for your barbie, beautiful place, you lucky man, that is where the better half is at this moment in time. Me, I am keeping the home fires going.  Nemesis
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