tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post8620391848942385035..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: On Turning 63Linda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-6814486511498745492011-09-25T10:14:32.613-07:002011-09-25T10:14:32.613-07:00It sounds like you had a lovely day. And that you&...It sounds like you had a lovely day. And that you're living this part of your life as fully as it's possible. I'm inspired by your attitude (and just three years behind you).Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-2199805661808146172011-09-24T12:53:10.777-07:002011-09-24T12:53:10.777-07:00I know a few people who dreaded the 60s ...then em...I know a few people who dreaded the 60s ...then embraced them once they realized they were having a great time. I hope it works that way for you in the long-run. <br />Happy Birthday. ~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-50160820698952377352011-09-24T06:30:23.312-07:002011-09-24T06:30:23.312-07:00They say your 60s is the happiest time of your lif...They say your 60s is the happiest time of your life. Happy birthday!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-8593617700530786542011-09-24T01:34:08.141-07:002011-09-24T01:34:08.141-07:00Just found your post. lOVE THE NAME. And such tru...Just found your post. lOVE THE NAME. And such truth. Thanks and may you have many more birthdays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-31148917216762153472011-09-23T09:39:15.846-07:002011-09-23T09:39:15.846-07:00Linda- Sorry I am late to send good wishes. Been ...Linda- Sorry I am late to send good wishes. Been a little out of the loop. Catching up soon!<br />RoseDeere Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797776241387092512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-83580001334573377882011-09-22T20:19:34.470-07:002011-09-22T20:19:34.470-07:00I'm off the grid in the woods of Vermont, but ...I'm off the grid in the woods of Vermont, but somehow I was able to pick up a few blog posts. You, dear friend, need to add that many who read your blog have embraced you and your wisdom this past year. May the next year bring you fewer aches and pains and continued personal growth. Your ability to connect with others and reach out to support others has blessed me. Happy belated birthday.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-82967517457598483642011-09-22T14:32:05.920-07:002011-09-22T14:32:05.920-07:00Happy Birthday, Dearie, from a new fan! We're ...Happy Birthday, Dearie, from a new fan! We're the same age, you and I. My motto: "I've never been this old in my life. Surely, I'm too young and inexperienced for this." Says so right on my blog t-shirts. <br /><br />Happy for you that your day was well-remembered and topped with caramel sauce.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166865250789996825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-90683871888238336302011-09-22T07:52:13.522-07:002011-09-22T07:52:13.522-07:00Happy birthday! I'm a little further into the ...Happy birthday! I'm a little further into the 60's decade and having a good time. Do whatever you have to do to keep healthy so that you can do everything else you want to do at 63. And those things will be different than when you were younger but rich and rewarding nonetheless. You're on the right track!Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-49408041610724162582011-09-22T06:32:58.769-07:002011-09-22T06:32:58.769-07:00Happy belated!I remember wanting to be older and s...Happy belated!I remember wanting to be older and soon got my way. Now I wish to reverse this, but it doesn't work that way.I have one approaching but don't hear much revelery.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-31742527327718641152011-09-21T23:55:07.390-07:002011-09-21T23:55:07.390-07:00Happy birthday for yesterday... same age as me exc...Happy birthday for yesterday... same age as me except I am a couple of weeks older. Enjoy...Dave Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105485815295009019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-54358803160959015352011-09-21T23:03:03.729-07:002011-09-21T23:03:03.729-07:00Happy belated birthday, Linda! It sounds like you&...Happy belated birthday, Linda! It sounds like you're truly blessed. I wouldn't trade a young body for the wisdom of age either, though it would be nice to get up in the morning without various body parts hurting. But you're right: consider the alternative! We're all very fortunate.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-86427059595606643552011-09-21T19:57:20.090-07:002011-09-21T19:57:20.090-07:00A nice post! Altho our bodies do not respond quit...A nice post! Altho our bodies do not respond quite as competently as we would wish the experiences and memories of friendships and family times are such a treasure. And may I say that you are a very young 63!Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04040806958007803535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-58235817848201022942011-09-21T19:43:14.288-07:002011-09-21T19:43:14.288-07:00At 67 I am where I want to be too. I can't ma...At 67 I am where I want to be too. I can't make my body younger, but I can make it healthier, and I'm working on it. <br />We traveled a lot when I first retired, but now we've slowed down on that too. We find ways to enjoy each day, and with family nearby nw, we're busier than ever.<br />May your 64th year be full of joy!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-57798463148309373382011-09-21T19:21:53.326-07:002011-09-21T19:21:53.326-07:00I totally understand your thoughts on "gettin...I totally understand your thoughts on "getting there". Whenever I lament the weaknesses I have now, on the uphill side of 60, I immediately think of the alternative. I am where I want to be, and it sounds like you are too. I think that's the beauty of the 60's. We're no longer wishing and hoping, we're just being. And, it is good.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-22080569577621056482011-09-21T18:51:27.221-07:002011-09-21T18:51:27.221-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-30903194243455779432011-09-21T18:51:07.991-07:002011-09-21T18:51:07.991-07:00There aren't many people who can say that ther...There aren't many people who can say that there isn't anything that they would change...you are very fortunate. If only I had the wisdom that comes with age when I was young enough to maximize that knowledge. I hope you enjoy your last year in the early sixties!outten#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-57519742375574409092011-09-21T18:17:26.022-07:002011-09-21T18:17:26.022-07:00I hope you had a wonderful day, Linda, with many m...I hope you had a wonderful day, Linda, with many more to come.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-3716360231369327352011-09-21T18:10:22.813-07:002011-09-21T18:10:22.813-07:00Birthdays! They come and go, we all have them. I h...Birthdays! They come and go, we all have them. I have more than YOU, and I always will. Sixty-three actually is beginning to look young to me. I was still working and traveling, but now I feel so glad to let the circumstances of my OWN life dictate what I do or don't do. I am so happy to know you, and I hope for the next decade or so, we can commiserate about our aches and pains. And have fun, too! Happy birthday!!:-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-38925190178734941282011-09-21T17:44:34.156-07:002011-09-21T17:44:34.156-07:00Dear Linda, Thank you for your recent comment on m...Dear Linda, Thank you for your recent comment on my Meniere's posting. I had an earlier vertigo problems also--benign positional vertigo-- in the early 1990s.<br /><br />Peace,<br />DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-66183291715083738482011-09-21T17:33:29.943-07:002011-09-21T17:33:29.943-07:00You have more freedom now to go with all that wisd...You have more freedom now to go with all that wisdom! If I had to give up everything I've learned and lived through to go back and have a younger body...well, I'd pass. It was hard work to get here. This old achy body is like a trophy or the age medal for getting this far. :):) Enjoy!!! <br /><br />Happy belated birthday!!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-49933894572129141352011-09-21T17:31:03.672-07:002011-09-21T17:31:03.672-07:00Happy belated birthday from someone who's not ...Happy belated birthday from someone who's not on Facebook! I am in total agreement with what Lynilu said. And I'm 75. <br /><br />Life just keeps getting better even though my body keeps reminding me that we've lived together many years.<br /><br />Peace, Linda.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-65678233503835787662011-09-21T17:26:13.120-07:002011-09-21T17:26:13.120-07:00I think your 63 is lovely. Seriously, I'm a t...I think your 63 is lovely. Seriously, I'm a tad jealous of your travels, but to be able to say, "But when I considered my life, yesterday, as I usually do on my birthday, I can't think of a thing I want that I don't have" is deliriously wonderful! Congrats and happy day!Chantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324845550553743658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-20534214469422966132011-09-21T17:24:37.893-07:002011-09-21T17:24:37.893-07:00And Happy Birthday!And Happy Birthday!Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-46291231165833567722011-09-21T17:24:01.043-07:002011-09-21T17:24:01.043-07:00Linda, don't forget the adage that age is just...Linda, don't forget the adage that age is just a number. I know what you mean about the unfortunate slowing and stiffening of the body, but here is how I look at it .... although I wish I could have the 30 year old body with its strength and stamina, my slower pace these days is really a blessing. The slow-down has made me more observant of my surroundings and the blessings I have in this life. <br /><br />I've quit worrying about many of the things that I used to; I enjoy the smaller things much more now; I'm not is such a rush to be "there," and I can take in and enjoy "here." Honestly, this is one of the better times in my life, even though my budget is more limited, I tend to enjoy what I have a great deal. My birthday wish for you is to find your grove, too. :)<br /><br />Welcome to my side of the hill!! (I'm 67!)Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.com