tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post475251757335749196..comments2024-03-28T13:57:29.949-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: Things that surprised me this weekLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-7455087872370479462013-09-20T04:19:06.317-07:002013-09-20T04:19:06.317-07:00I found your blog this morning while scrolling for...I found your blog this morning while scrolling for inspiration regarding life after 65. <br />Thank you for your writing! <br />We spent the summer in your beautiful area house and cat sitting. We were able to meet our newest granddaughter while there and enjoyed the stay!<br />Deb<br /> deb and paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831683878451842489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-57072073478588541772013-09-15T09:56:23.585-07:002013-09-15T09:56:23.585-07:00What I see here is that even in retirement you con...What I see here is that even in retirement you continue to grow and stretch and become. Looking forward to sharing drumming stories with you in October.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-13284961967608018122013-09-13T15:00:33.860-07:002013-09-13T15:00:33.860-07:00I love your list of surprises. I like the idea of ...I love your list of surprises. I like the idea of reflecting on surprises of the week. Let me see....Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-36032651611612212452013-09-12T22:14:53.594-07:002013-09-12T22:14:53.594-07:00Happy Birthday! Congrats on the better balance an...Happy Birthday! Congrats on the better balance and fitness. That is a wonderful reward to be proud of for your diligent effort.wheels4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548400805784246048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-61893947130607755342013-09-10T17:34:51.988-07:002013-09-10T17:34:51.988-07:00Dear Linda, this posting had me thinking of ways I...Dear Linda, this posting had me thinking of ways I've changed since I passed 65. (I'm 77 now.) And I do think that I'm a little more serene and at peace with my life and with myself.<br /><br />What I so enjoyed learning from your post was that your walking and water aerobics are leading to better balance and fitness. I started walking the summer and I'm up to only 20 minutes five times a week, but I"m aiming for that 30-minute session that you do. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-61505354927468854682013-09-09T20:34:50.096-07:002013-09-09T20:34:50.096-07:00Love the free gym access that we now get. It real...Love the free gym access that we now get. It really is wonderful. <br /><br />I also loved the part about telling your son that you knew he was there. That was great! What's up with these kids not responding when we call????Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-89969398102414810602013-09-09T18:07:59.461-07:002013-09-09T18:07:59.461-07:00I have also become more calm with age. Like you, I...I have also become more calm with age. Like you, I'm not sure when it happened but I am definitely less volatile than I used to be.<br />I also love that I can now use the rec center facilities for free....now if I would just use them more often. :)Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-91279718340845035422013-09-09T11:53:58.402-07:002013-09-09T11:53:58.402-07:00From your posts, I would have thought you as Type ...From your posts, I would have thought you as Type A also but I guess there is such a thing as a calm Type A. Sounds you are enjoying the best of both worlds.<br />Yes, there are some really cool things that come with age. <br /> Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-31483074366927205162013-09-09T05:46:00.630-07:002013-09-09T05:46:00.630-07:00This was a very different kind of post from you, L...This was a very different kind of post from you, Linda. This one was more free flowing and filled with all kinds of optimism, rather than being more one pointed. I really enjoyed it, but then again I always enjoy your posts! I look forward to our Vashonista retreat next month. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-66680812416263909942013-09-08T18:58:39.206-07:002013-09-08T18:58:39.206-07:00Yep. Barb, that's what I have - Silver Sneaker...Yep. Barb, that's what I have - Silver Sneakers. It's even good for the gym we've been paying for for three years. I'm thinking the insurance companies think of it as wellness.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-47064922877822694022013-09-08T18:49:34.570-07:002013-09-08T18:49:34.570-07:00Gotta love those noodles. Just FYI, once you are ...Gotta love those noodles. Just FYI, once you are on Medicare, (or if you have certain insurances), it will cover the whole host of things that fall under the "Silver Sneakers" heading. This will cover things as diverse as seated aerobics and yoga and circuit senior training depending on hwat is available in your area!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195838412173806659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-85615169926036852852013-09-08T15:51:00.386-07:002013-09-08T15:51:00.386-07:00I find it amazing that at 68, some things still su...I find it amazing that at 68, some things still surprise me...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-58489271153988902972013-09-08T14:39:50.983-07:002013-09-08T14:39:50.983-07:00It is nice to see that most all of your surprises ...It is nice to see that most all of your surprises were pleasant ones.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-41700283964248472542013-09-08T14:00:17.531-07:002013-09-08T14:00:17.531-07:00You've had a very surprising week!You've had a very surprising week!Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-42486605529312040302013-09-08T12:43:00.690-07:002013-09-08T12:43:00.690-07:00Playing in a drum circle sounds very satisfying. A...Playing in a drum circle sounds very satisfying. And I love your # 10...I think lots of seniors use iPhones and probably treat them better than some of the younger customers (just a guess). I think we project a sense of calm when we are no longer battling lots of dragons, whether outside or within ourselves. On the other hand, people used to think I was calm even when I was really angry or upset...I hid it too well, probably. And my favorite takeaway here: you will be best served to Just Keep Doing What You're Doing! Which means you are living well. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.com