The realization that I am pretty far down the timeline of my life has hit me hard in recent years. Of course, when your best friend is 92, the view changes a little: you do wonder if maybe you have more time than. you think you have.
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Love this list, Carol! For me, chasing people down is at the top of it. I must say though, its hard to realize the ” you’re not as interested in me as I am in” aspect of it, however, it happens. We aren’t everyone’s cup of tea all the time. (Some) friendships have a life expectancy and they need to be let go. Makes room for better ones down the road!
Yes, those are such wise words, Ryder.
I agree with Ryder.
This is a wonderful list,
Carol.
Well-Done!
If the January 6 hearings haven’t persuaded a person that Trump is
beyond Bad News…well…ugh.
It’s hard to accept when people
are not interested in me.
But the silver lining is that I can use my time more wisely, or with people who are!
Well, as she said, we can not always be someone’s cup of tea! But you are mine!
Awesome list! Isn’t it funny how clarity becomes shinier with each turn around the sun?
It is the blessing of aging, isn’t it?
Thank you for this post. We think a lot alike. I have done a lit of soul search in the last few years. I’ve learned so much about myself and what I welcome in my life, will tolerate and what I need to let go of. Take care.
Yes, it really is all about the letting go, right?
I couldn’t agree more! Well said. The only problem is when your MIL meets a few of those . . .
Well, yeah. I could see how that would be a problem…
I decided to call this stage of my life “The 4th Quarter.” The games not quite over yet. These final moments count. They count a lot. No sense in wasting them.
Good list. I’ll add, “I’m not wasting any more time on weight-loss diets.” My energy and focus is better spent elsewhere.
That is such a great term. Love it.
I don’t understand how anyone could be a Trump supporter and know several intelligent people who love him. That’s a huge communication gap for me. I’m not sure I could ever be close to them.
I think a lot of us are flummoxed.
As time grows short for us, we certainly get focused. I’ve made some different decisions in a couple of cases; my 90 year old friend watches Fox News, for example. But I’ve also known her for over 50 years. I’ve decided staying in touch with her (she lives 150 miles from me) from time to time works. We also enjoyed an afternoon visit with her back in the spring. I enjoy having her in my life and she doesn’t try to talk politics with me. This wouldn’t be for everyone, but I value the years I knew her before…well, the before time.
All credit to you, Alana.