I was recently asked to give the keynote address to a group called “Austin Up”. I was happy to be asked because as we know I am a wordy gal, a talker, a writer, and a real yapper. The group focuses on creating community actions and policies that support the aging population in Austin Texas. This would indicate that my being asked to address said group is evidence that I am a woman of a certain age. That I am older. Old.
Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE...As a 62 year old I might actually look "0ld" but I've got to say, I feel healthier and in better shape now than throughout all the decades preceding this one. And from 58 to 61 was pretty painful and I felt sorry for myself that no one had explained aging was going to be such a Sh** Show! Then I watched too many die from COVID, those close to me commit suicide, die from cancer or some other lovely aging disease (Parkinson's - I have to watch my Mother disintegrate daily) that I now am THRILLED to be 62 and plan to live until 109, thank you very much! Beth I LOVE your writing!!! ❤️❤️Nicole
I've heard people say 60 is the new 30. Well, I'm here to tell you that's just not true. 60 is today's 60, nothing else. I can't do what I did at 30 & have stopped trying. Heaven knows I should have stopped trying to do 30s acts before 50 hit, let alone 60! I will say that today's 60 folks do look much younger than 30, 40, even 60 years ago. We have better nutrition, better (easier?) jobs, better skin/sun protection, and finally, yes, more vanity, so we actually TRY to not look 60. It is a badge I wear proudly now. I remember when I was the young one in the work world, eager to learn from others. Now I'm not that person, so it's my time to give back & teach/tell what I know & if it helps, fantastic. If not, fantastic too!
On we go!! Love this
Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE...As a 62 year old I might actually look "0ld" but I've got to say, I feel healthier and in better shape now than throughout all the decades preceding this one. And from 58 to 61 was pretty painful and I felt sorry for myself that no one had explained aging was going to be such a Sh** Show! Then I watched too many die from COVID, those close to me commit suicide, die from cancer or some other lovely aging disease (Parkinson's - I have to watch my Mother disintegrate daily) that I now am THRILLED to be 62 and plan to live until 109, thank you very much! Beth I LOVE your writing!!! ❤️❤️Nicole
Gorgeous.
I've heard people say 60 is the new 30. Well, I'm here to tell you that's just not true. 60 is today's 60, nothing else. I can't do what I did at 30 & have stopped trying. Heaven knows I should have stopped trying to do 30s acts before 50 hit, let alone 60! I will say that today's 60 folks do look much younger than 30, 40, even 60 years ago. We have better nutrition, better (easier?) jobs, better skin/sun protection, and finally, yes, more vanity, so we actually TRY to not look 60. It is a badge I wear proudly now. I remember when I was the young one in the work world, eager to learn from others. Now I'm not that person, so it's my time to give back & teach/tell what I know & if it helps, fantastic. If not, fantastic too!
Love this :) great read
Just the best way to face the normal force if things!! You are beautiful at any age!♥️