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Tag Archives: Growing older
Hitting 60
One of my mother-in-law’s favourite sayings was that “age doesn’t come on it’s own”, and maybe she was right. In my case it comes with a whole lot of paper and tests. Though I know I am very fortunate in … Continue reading
Posted in 60th year, Community, Inspirations, Reflections on life (and death)
Tagged Community, Exercise, Growing older, Health, Public services, Reflections, Well-being
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40 years on
As well as our wedding anniversary, we also celebrate the anniversary of when we started going out together, which in many ways feels more important and relevant to us than the wedding anniversary. Never let an opportunity for a celebration … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Inspirations, Reflections on life (and death)
Tagged Anniversaries, Celebrations, Community, Family, Growing older, Living, Reflections, Relationships, Simplicity
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Licensed to wear purple
You may have come across Jenny Joseph’s poem ‘Warning’, and if not, you probably know the first line: “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple…” Well I don’t know whether at 60 I am now an old … Continue reading