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,...
by Barry Phegan | Aug 21, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
For some time I’ve collected random ideas on aging from articles, books, and conversations. I thought Post-it notes would be easier to sort. Turned out it’s easier with Word. Here’s the grab-bag. Let Go Time to let go and not care: what...
by Barry Phegan | Aug 7, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
At 12:38 pm on a sunny Sunday earlier this year, my Tide Chart showed the tide at -0.3 feet, low enough for tide-pooling. I spend most Sundays with my California grandson, walking, playing card games, tennis, bicycling, or just hanging out. That Sunday we hung...
