tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post7486114646876010737..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Pearls of Wisdom...on turning 60Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-16835989534255786832017-09-18T05:22:25.038-04:002017-09-18T05:22:25.038-04:00May I add my belated good wishes for your 60th bir...May I add my belated good wishes for your 60th birthday from three years ahead. If you are a procrastinator then I can hardly imagine what you would achieve if you were not! I do agree about the value of mixing with all age groups. I am so lucky to have a three year old in my life now. Even if she does wake at 5 am! I am bracing myself for a transatlantic trip, part excited, part trepidatious. I will think of you circumnavigating the globe with such insouciance.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-61807221297663019062017-09-13T02:08:55.391-04:002017-09-13T02:08:55.391-04:00You will most certainly be on the list Elizabeth! ...You will most certainly be on the list Elizabeth! Thank you for your thoughts on age, I agree on all fronts and you are right, if people are a drain, better to let go. I will take your advice to heart, and especially the part about moving..so important to keep our body and minds active. Always wonderful to hear from you Elizabeth..xxxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-82743714067535141002017-09-13T02:04:40.995-04:002017-09-13T02:04:40.995-04:00Mary...I just love what you that you started trave...Mary...I just love what you that you started travelling the world in your 60's and what a trip it has been! So exciting to be welcoming a second great-grandson, such a blessing. Your grandaughters trip to New Orleans with her first drink...with grandmother, is a great story and a memory she will always treasure. I imagine, one day, she will want to carry on the same tradition. On top of all that you have another expecition trip...you are a woman to love Mary, you truly live life! Thank you for your encouraging words...I am so excited and yes, I would love for you to come and see me in NH! Thank you again for reading along Mary...we are on the same page in life, always wonderful to fine a kindred spirit, no matter the age! xxxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-24602530449522099422017-09-13T01:58:21.206-04:002017-09-13T01:58:21.206-04:00Thank you Lisa..I would say you are doing extremel...Thank you Lisa..I would say you are doing extremely well in your 60th year! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-8908608520126079182017-09-13T01:57:18.882-04:002017-09-13T01:57:18.882-04:00Thank you Susan, I so appreciate your advice and I...Thank you Susan, I so appreciate your advice and I could not agree more...the more curious we are about life and expanding and enriching our lives the better. If anything, I have to remember to take it one project at at time, easier said than done but better than none! Thank you for your feelback on the safari post..more coming! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-80249083929919040392017-09-13T01:53:00.828-04:002017-09-13T01:53:00.828-04:00Thank you Elizabeth! Mister H is in Hong Kong but ...Thank you Elizabeth! Mister H is in Hong Kong but with me in spirit. We will rendezvous next week. I have many dear friends in Sydney and had a special celebration. So sorry to hear about your hair...maybe stress? You look stunning in a turban, not many people can pull it off but you certainly can. I hope the problem sorts itself out for you. Love your advice...I shall endeavour to enjoy the ride, thank you! xxxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-63551939359267787012017-09-13T01:35:38.531-04:002017-09-13T01:35:38.531-04:00I love the way you think Webb and good for you for...I love the way you think Webb and good for you for taking classes again! I just finished reading an article on age and the very same, staying mentally active as well as physcially and also diversifying your friendship group with people of all ages. I can see the merits in all ages, keeps your spirit and body fresh and active, something you seem to have mastered very well. If that's what 70 looks like, I am all for it! Thank you for sharing your thoughts...always a pleasure! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-68136495054732624272017-09-13T01:32:01.106-04:002017-09-13T01:32:01.106-04:00HA! I hear you May, for me it was 45...seemed like...HA! I hear you May, for me it was 45...seemed like I was seeing specialists all at once until I got with the program and put it down to age and getting more regular check ups. My latest project is the brain...making sure it stays full and active, just wish I felt the same way about exercise... ;) Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-11232147562353442992017-09-13T01:29:22.560-04:002017-09-13T01:29:22.560-04:00Thanks so much Rena!! :)
Thanks so much Rena!! :)<br />Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-62250817697526516632017-09-13T01:28:49.708-04:002017-09-13T01:28:49.708-04:00Thank you Swift!
Thank you Swift! <br />Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-40798949586421623922017-09-13T01:24:09.157-04:002017-09-13T01:24:09.157-04:00Great eye Carol...seaglass in the shape of Vermont...Great eye Carol...seaglass in the shape of Vermont! :) Couldn't agree more about the 'car time' so many life decisions can be addressed when you have a captured audience, especailly on long drives! If only I could say the same about air time! I hope your pain free days are near, I know many who have dealt with knee and hip replacments and they all seem to be thankful that they made the effort. Take care Carol and thank you for reading along. :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-30663986330253781922017-09-13T01:20:52.647-04:002017-09-13T01:20:52.647-04:00Hi Martha, thank so much! I remember our Super Bow...Hi Martha, thank so much! I remember our Super Bowl Sunday chat in PB. It was lovely to meet you. You are so right...home is where you make it and if you can have those thoughts and reminders with you each day, all the better. I am sure you have wonderful memories from your travels. It is a special time in our lives. I hope we can catch up again when I am back in PB. All the best... :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-39392418666351073132017-09-12T20:43:38.512-04:002017-09-12T20:43:38.512-04:00Jeanne,
A very happy birthday to you! I am sure ...Jeanne, <br /><br />A very happy birthday to you! I am sure that it was fabulous! Wisdom, well they say with age comes wisdom. I think sometimes that is the case and other times not. One has to be open to wisdom, learning and more. <br /><br />I have never been a person that worries about age, not sure why that is but its just never been an issue. Maybe it is because in my mind I am 29 and not 50. <br /><br />I too am a worrier like you and that will never change but what I have found in 50 years is that life can change in an instant, everything one thought or believed can be whisked away in the blink of an eye. We can choose to stand still and let it consume us or move forward. Sometimes that is easier said than done.<br /><br />Tears, laughter and asking for help are things that I find cathartic and useful as I age. I have to be honest and say that as I age I have let go of the things, and people that are a drain on my life. Life is just too short.<br /><br />My only advice, make sure to keep moving...walking, running, yoga, etc. Find something you like and do it daily, it is good for the mind, body and soul. <br /><br />Take care and enjoy everyday. <br /><br />I second Mary, when you are settled in NH, perhaps running writers or artists seminars or even women's groups and blogger meet ups I would love to be on the list!Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-37045116723268896352017-09-12T09:17:31.079-04:002017-09-12T09:17:31.079-04:00Jeanne, I'm a wee bit late but send you belate...Jeanne, I'm a wee bit late but send you belated birthday wishes for the entire year ahead - 60 is special and you have twelve precious months to enjoy it day by day, month by month. . . . and I just know YOU will!<br />I loved my 60's, becoming much more comfortable in my skin so to speak, and feeling really well physically and more settled emotionally. I started all that fabulous world traveling in the second half - who would have ever know I would visit all 7 continents at such a late age. I recall climbing into my first Zodiac boat in the sub-Antarctic Islands off NZ, and thinking what in the world am I doing here and will I survive. . . . . . .and it just got better from then on out!<br />I will turn 74 next month and do admit that physically I am not as fit as I was in my 60's - no details necessary, but life often throws curves at us, many impact our health. All we can do is pick ourselves up, and keep going best we can knowing there are still things to do, places to go, and so much to be thankful for. I have a second great-grandson due to arrive for Christmas -<br />I'm taking a granddaughter to New Orleans to celebrate her 21st with jazz and a first drink in Oct. - and my next expedition trip will be in the coming Spring when I will be in and out of those Zodiac boats yet again as I sail around Cape Horn and along the Chilean fjords - God willing!!!!<br /><br />So dear Jeanne, just know your sixties are going to be special - enjoy every moment.<br />With love and hugs - and when you are eventually settled in NH I'm still hoping to come see you!<br />Mary XX<br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-81868856662080211092017-09-08T22:51:08.642-04:002017-09-08T22:51:08.642-04:00A very happy birthday to you! I am still figuring ...A very happy birthday to you! I am still figuring out life after 60, and in a couple of weeks, life after 61;).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-71042621735434937572017-09-07T21:02:46.633-04:002017-09-07T21:02:46.633-04:00First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jeanne! Having been on...First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jeanne! Having been on the other side of 60 for several years now, so many platitudes spring to mind to assuage the realization that one is past the midway point, but you've requested wisdom so what I'll offer is that the best anti-aging measure is to remain curious about life and keep expanding our lives. It's obvious that you and Mr. H are doing just that! By the way, you wrote a lovely post of your safari—quite informative.<br /><br />P.S. To La Contessa: Low levels of iron and vitamin D can cause hair loss.Susan Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410955163249085072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-68864319335837294902017-09-07T19:15:19.108-04:002017-09-07T19:15:19.108-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I HOPE THAT MISTER H IS WITH YOU ?...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I HOPE THAT MISTER H IS WITH YOU ?IF NOT I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT..............60 is around the corner for me 3 years.Have not given it much thought except HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?I am SLOWING DOWN A LOT.................and I do not want to SLOW DOWN!Iam losing my hair!Already half has fallen out...........WHY?WHO THE HELL KNOWS.Can anyone HELP ME............NOT REALLY!SO, I have started to collect TURBANS.I hope they are NOT HOT!<br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY where ever you are.............ENJOY THE RIDE WHILE YOU CAN!!<br />XXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74780012313729457062017-09-07T13:06:36.121-04:002017-09-07T13:06:36.121-04:00Happy Birthday, Jeanne! Age is so much a state of...Happy Birthday, Jeanne! Age is so much a state of mind. When i was 18, the very cool older brother of a friend (i should include that he was also drunk!) told several of us that altho we thought that we were totally sexy, but that his wife had never been sexier than the day she turned 30. I carried that with me for years, looking forward to 30 - and it lived up to promise! Forties, fifties and even sixties flew by. Seventy caught me a bit by surprise, tho. I kept remembering my mother and grandmothers when they were 70. The latter was clearly an OLD woman and declining physically, while my mother re-married in her 70th year. All that to say that the world has changed. At 70, i still feel 40-something (except for those pesky physical things) and see so many possibilities. Am back in college (auditing for free, because i'm old enough) and meeting lots of young people and learning new things. The roles that used to be assigned to "age" have mostly fallen by the wayside and we can define our own age-appropriate behavior. The world is at our feet and we can do whatever it is that we want to do. <br /><br />Enjoy! 70 awaits!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-3663466614328907642017-09-07T12:20:20.460-04:002017-09-07T12:20:20.460-04:00Happy Birthday! Lovely post
At 40, reading the fi...Happy Birthday! Lovely post<br /><br />At 40, reading the fine print in law books gave me awful headaches. Coworkers told me eyesight can change, "You're over 40." I was sure I was fraught with worry I'm loosing my eyesight. I insisted on complete test by an ophthalmic surgeon. I explained to him that I use to be able to clearly see the clasp on my necklace right in front of my face, and now its way out here. He said with a sincere voice, "You're over 40." Since then, aging as been mostly meh. <br />Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-3415257622135216002017-09-07T10:58:32.620-04:002017-09-07T10:58:32.620-04:00Your thoughts are identical with mine and 10 yrs o...Your thoughts are identical with mine and 10 yrs older it is still a number.<br />It's not the years that count but the mindset and having a fulfilled life.<br />I wish you a very healthy and happy new decade.Mumbaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371965577645396996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-78439055762806293032017-09-07T10:56:58.744-04:002017-09-07T10:56:58.744-04:00sixty is a time to say "hey, i made it.. tim...sixty is a time to say "hey, i made it.. time for the victory lap!" Congratulations, and Happy Birthday. SwiftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-85878342799921797962017-09-07T08:30:47.170-04:002017-09-07T08:30:47.170-04:00Love that little piece of glass that looks like Ve...Love that little piece of glass that looks like Vermont!<br />I'm 62 and I really love my older brain...the older body not so much. Total knee replacement is giving me my life back. I am looking forward to pain-free days. <br />I am also looking forward to retiring at 65, thinking of all the things I can pursue with time that is my own.<br />You are right that teens need more than toddlers! I always tell new parents to "be present" in their teen's lives. They are not finished yet in spite of their protests. I was glad to be able to work part-time so that I had lots of car time with my teens as we traveled to & from school and extra-curricular activities. Very precious time.<br />Carol in VT<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-16721220588605255992017-09-07T08:20:49.570-04:002017-09-07T08:20:49.570-04:00So well put, Jeanne. Though we have only met once,...So well put, Jeanne. Though we have only met once, and briefly at that, I feel a connection to your thoughts and words. I recently packed up (again) my treasures and journals from my own years of expat life. It occurred to me that home has always been where I make it; where I surround myself with those thoughts and reminders of who the past-life 'me' was and how far I have come. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310665239961334862noreply@blogger.com