Sometimes I think of growing old. Usually, it is when my body is having a ‘moment’ of falling apart. Otherwise, I really never think of my age (74)
I genuinely wake up each day filled with enthusiasm for the day and for the abundant chores, which are always part of each and every moment
Being older now, has a new kind of silence in it—the noisy chatter of the 20s is gone,
The intense drive of the thirties only an echo
The struggles of the 40s and 50s are lulled into peace and quiet
The effort to find balance in the 60s is over.
Now, the seventies are comfortable, and the easy feel of familiar places within oneself has manifested — it is a rarer type of silence
True peace about who oneself is and where one has been, and a unique sense of adventure looming—
From my heart to your world,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
This is so touching and I can relate to it completely! Now in my early 80s I find life is peaceful as I hold the harvest of a rich life, as I do new things and make new friends. What a relief to have nothing to achieve but much to enjoy.
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Yes! Sometimes I am asked to ‘come work for’ — I always decline graciously the days of having a boss is over for me. 🙂
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Although you may be getting older, it’s pretty obvious that you are also getting wiser. There are certain advantages to getting up there in years — I’m 81.
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I’m with you, George. I won’t go back to those other years for anything.
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Charlee: “Sounds a bit like being in your 70s is like being a cat.”
Chaplin: “Yep! We are all about being at peace with ourselves. Because really, what could be better than to be a cat?”
Java Bean: “Ayyy, maybe to be a dog?”
Charlee: “Ha ha ha ha! Good one, Bean!”
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I think you fur kids are right!
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So far I am finding that the 70″s …I am now 72 is hard physically. Somedays are such a struggle. But I take it one day at a time. Falling apart is not easy:(
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Falling apart is the hard part. The very hardest part. My eye is starting to heal finally. I have a ways to go, but now there is more than just hope.
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Beautifully written Linda ..
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Thank you, Sweet Friend!
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