by Barry Phegan | Dec 11, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
I’m pondering a new way to experience my days — paying more attention. This is how its been going. This morning, after a full and fulfilling Thanksgiving week with my family, I drove my daughter and her two children to the San Francisco Airport. Returning...
by Barry Phegan | Nov 19, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
This month I turn 80. Friends ask, “How does it feel?” I reply, “It’s a bit scary, but I’m not sure why.” That got me thinking. At 80 I must be in that “old” group, though I can’t say I feel much different than I did at 79 (or 69). No, I don’t feel old —...
by Barry Phegan | Nov 7, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
I started this 70andOlder blog-site with a question, “How should I spend my remaining years?” That led me to another question, “How many remaining years have I?” I know there’s no real answer. As Shakespeare said through the voice of Julius Caesar, “Death will...
by Barry Phegan | Oct 25, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
I’ve mentioned in previous blogs that this time of my life did not turn out to be anything like I’d imagined. My expectations were not realized, but I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I’m delighted. My expectation was that this time of life would be an...
by Barry Phegan | Oct 7, 2019 | Aging, Living Life, Social comment
Man Plans, God Laughs. While life is largely a self-fulfilling-prophesy — we get what we expect — unmet expectations can be devastating. Even little ones can spoil our day. Having expectations is human. They come with our imagination. We can’t let go of...
by Barry Phegan | Aug 28, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
From several articles in The Boston Globe. 1. Exercise regularly Minimum of 45 minutes of aerobic exercise, three to four times a week, will keep your heart young while improving your figure, mood, and brainpower. If you have a step counter on your cell phone,...
