The Joys of Old Age
What Do You Think?
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May 22, 2022
I note all this writer's role models are, like herself, financially well heeled. Perhaps some thought might be given to those whose lives have been less "successful " and consequently do not reach octogenarian status or spend their later years in physical or financial ill health? I'm sure many would love to ponder their make up and admire women like the writer whose lives have not encompassed actual hardship. Physical health is so closely intertwined with financial health throughout one's life and it is so often the cornerstone to a good older age and totally ignored in this Pollyanna piece. We are still far too polarised a society for this to be anything other than a fluff piece of privilege. I am only too aware that my comments will bring down opprobrium on my head, from those who want Tricia's blog to be a lighthearted if thoughtful Sunday morning read but I find this sadly lacking in the usual measured tones of Tricia 's own writing. Look around you, author, and see how many are not enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement through no fault of their own.
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May 22, 2022
Sara, I am sure that Sandra would be the first to acknowledge that her life has been one of relative privilege, however we asked that she reflect on her own experience as an octogenarian and how she is navigating her way through that. Had she written more of that you suggest then it would have been a completely different article and would not have fitted the brief. Tx
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May 22, 2022
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May 22, 2022
Lovely, fun article. Thank you Sandra. I think most of us that use and follow LFF are very fortunate not to suffer poverty in our older lives. I’m ashamed that so many of our old people struggle to find much joy trying to survive and their prospects even bleaker now x
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May 22, 2022
Pure class, style and intelligence personified.
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May 22, 2022
I enjoyed reading your blog this morning. You look wonderful, not the “try too hard” look which I do not like. I will be 70 in a few weeks time and you have given me the confidence, along with Tricia and the other Super Troopers, not to give in to the 'I am getting old' trap but not trying to look too young either. I always read your articles in the paper and magazines too, a pleasure.
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May 22, 2022
Really enjoyed reading this morning ,Sandra. I am 74 and I guess your blog, gave me encouragement for the next years coming. I sometimes, don’t feel happy in my skin and other times, I do! I like most things about myself, my choice of dress style and my day to day life. My home and garden, I do still choose to work, albeit 2 days per week, as a clinical tutor. I am always aware of the difference in age groups, of those I teach….and love the fact that , from the reviews of my teaching, my age has not been a barrier. I live alone and have a small dog, bought during lock down….he is 2 years old in July….he has changed my life enormously. I now have another added “structure” in my life, I have never spoken to as many strangers as I have since having my little Yorkie! One of my hidden worries , when getting him was “am I too old to have a puppy ?” Now I shall take your blog away in my mind and enjoy the coming years……as you called us “babies, in our 50’s, 60’s and 70’s” I shall think on that and stop the worrying! Thank you Sandra. Take care x