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democrank

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9. Just keep going, Dunc.

Reply to Dunc (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 08:48 AM

Apr 7

As often as you can, say “I’ll try” instead of “I can’t” and just keep going.

I’ll be 81 in three months and stacked cordwood a few days ago. As soon as I can open windows, I’ll paint a couple of rooms. It takes me longer to do things but that matters less than the joy I get from accomplishing something.

Based on your wonderful stories, I dare say you won’t be giving up anytime soon. Enjoy the life you have created and please…..keep writing!

Hugs~

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I find humor. I'm now a freshman in the class of the seniors tribe. [View all] Dunc Apr 7 OP

It gets better... 2naSalit Apr 7 #1

Hopefully take my union pension in four years. Dunc Apr 7 #3

I'm 77 and still given 'em hell! Just ask my kids! Joinfortmill Apr 7 #6

I turned 75 last month mnhtnbb Apr 7 #2

And you have the opportunity to join different kinds of clubs... MiHale Apr 7 #4

And it's as good, if not better, than childhood. FREEDOM! Joinfortmill Apr 7 #5

I was describing someone as a little old lady the other day and had to give myself a shake Easterncedar Apr 7 #7

Most of the old people I know are younger than I. twodogsbarking Apr 7 #8

Just keep going, Dunc. democrank Apr 7 #9

Welcome, your club ID card and decoder ring are in the mail. MLAA Apr 7 #10

The hit-me-like-a-ton-of-bricks moment happened a while back.... 70sEraVet Apr 7 #11

I remember about 40 years ago NewLarry Apr 7 #12

I'll celebrate the end... GiqueCee Apr 7 #13

Keep moving. multigraincracker Apr 7 #14

74 and so much more.... BeneteauBum Apr 7 #15

what was that lyric? onethatcares Apr 8 #16