Are You Aging Gracelessly?

by compound complex 38 Replies latest jw friends

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Dear Maturing Friends,

    One day, not so many years back, I read that guys like me were "aging young men." I laughed and went on with the day's affairs; however, I do recall that I was drawn a little more often to the looking glass, semiconsciously mouthing those immortal words:

    "Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's...."

    Whether the water is over the dam or it is under the bridge, I cannot say for certain. I'm no hydrologist. But two things are for darn sure: I no longer can walk on water and I have a real problem passing it. I still can move, O yes, I can. But, like a dancer past his prime, I am now a choreographer. I plan many of my moves before taking that leap [or baby step].

    Apart from my little rant above, I am cheerful and still get around quite admirably. I do find, though, that I am really quite at home "pottering" about, when I'm feeling a tad Wodehousey, or "puttering" about, when I'm feeling a little more down-to-earth. It suits this former paint-the-town-red gangbuster very well.

    Maybe I am aging gracefully after all ...

    AND YOU?

    CoCo Codger

  • changeling
    changeling

    Try yoga dear CoCo, it will keep you youthfull and limber.

    changeling (I can't help getting older, but I refuse to grow OLD)

  • Finally-Free
    Finally-Free

    I'm a graceless, grumpy old bastard. Who wants to know?

    W

  • llbh
    llbh

    Define 1 Aging

    2. Gracelessly

    I find there are lots of things i still want to do more now than ever, hence i sleep less to do more of them.

    I am more tolerant, though that is a mixture of leaving the wts and returning to my old self.

    At 51 i do not feel old am not old, I love my life for the most part and am changing those parts I do not like.

    I hope i am more patient and reflective.

    BTW coco can I ask how old you are since you offered up this thread?

    regards llbh

  • Open mind
    Open mind

    Is this your way of saying that your avatar isn't a recent photo?

    I'm shocked! Shocked I say!

    Open Mind

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    changeling:

    Thanks for the suggestions. These last three weeks, I went to four different Holiday programs, next it will be yoga (per your suggestion) and, lastly, a membership at the Y. Though I move forward with boldness and veritable dispatch, I may nevertheless need to secure the apt counsels of Lady Liberty and Drew Sagan!

    Finally Free:

    I do! I know your grumps are just a facade. You're truly all heart. [Rocco - get off me! Leave my eyes alone! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!]

    For an old guy, I sure move fast ...

    CoCo One-Eye

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    llbh:

    Your attitude and outlook are inspiring! You'll go far being so positively-minded. I'm in my 6th decade.

    Open Mind:

    Early thirties, the avatar. A "True Confession" may unfold later; call my agent at (555) 123-4567 ...

    Thank you both!

    CoCo Le Suave

  • *summer*
    *summer*

    We have no choice.

    No matter our standing in life, we keep aging with each passing day.

    Might as well do it gracefully:-)

    And from what I read, you seem to be doing very well CoCo.

    *summer*

  • llbh
    llbh

    Coco similar to me then

    I lost my brother when he was 36 and a cousin a week later who was 35. That really made me think. A very good friend did a Phd when he was 60

    I graduated at 40

    i do not to grow old with a any more regrets

    regards llbh

    ps You sound busy to

    llbh

  • blueviceroy
    blueviceroy

    I am enjoying getting older.

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