tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post8710134917528380348..comments2024-03-27T22:13:53.704-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Agility, Tea Sets and the Power of Good IntentionsMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-75125743964796612122015-02-12T17:53:05.857-05:002015-02-12T17:53:05.857-05:00I miss the sound of a rotary phone! I have my smar...I miss the sound of a rotary phone! I have my smart phone ringer set to sound somewhat like the old fashioned rotaries but that clicking sound when you dial was so cool and you sure don't get that pushing on a screen. <br /><br />I don't regret being naive when I was young----well past young, actually. I just wish little kids could hold on to that feeling longer than they do now.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21112610786706691422015-02-12T16:56:21.305-05:002015-02-12T16:56:21.305-05:00One of my favorite posts -- so timely because I ha...One of my favorite posts -- so timely because I have been thinking about the same thing lately about how POSSIBLE everything used to feel. I was convinced that "good" would win out in all situations. Now I get a little discouraged and maybe feel a bit naive about that line of reasoning. But I won't give up. I can't despair. <br /><br />Also, the aging thing...I heard an donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-13924010540561192502015-02-09T20:27:49.589-05:002015-02-09T20:27:49.589-05:00Heart, lungs and vision are really important. Than...Heart, lungs and vision are really important. Thank goodness I don't have an issue with any of those...yet...or I'd prioritizing again too.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-62242905268618063812015-02-09T19:25:27.435-05:002015-02-09T19:25:27.435-05:00I used to think that if I could regain anything, i...I used to think that if I could regain anything, it would be my vision. I'd still love to have that, but I have a prioritized list now: Heart first, then lungs, then vision, then energy to do all that I want to do (which would happen anyway if I got my heart and lungs going like they should). Oops! I forgot short-term memory. I'd put that somewhere in there between lungs and vision. I donBella Rumhttp://culdesacchronicles.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68027706112846045902015-02-08T14:12:04.988-05:002015-02-08T14:12:04.988-05:00What great resources for senior "enrichment&q...What great resources for senior "enrichment" as they call it around here!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41303787781555527022015-02-08T13:51:42.243-05:002015-02-08T13:51:42.243-05:00Our courses are affiliated with Elderhostel. But ...Our courses are affiliated with Elderhostel. But it is run independently (but affiliated with the state university) and because there are 4 universities/colleges in a range of 15 miles, we are fortunate to have a wide range of faculty and retired professors willing to share their knowledge.<br />The professor who taught our Beatles course told us that he was so excited to teach to our age group Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-4143375154318762762015-02-08T12:51:17.701-05:002015-02-08T12:51:17.701-05:00That's an interesting concept...to view the wo...That's an interesting concept...to view the world with a spiral, rather than a linear progression. I'll have to think about that.<br /><br />I took a class on the Beatles, too. I loved it and now am able to enjoy them and appreciate their contribution to music history in a much different way. I'd like to do a Bach course but it's usually in the winter. Are your classes part of theMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-8553177352402056382015-02-08T12:39:12.110-05:002015-02-08T12:39:12.110-05:00I am actually in two minds about historical progre...I am actually in two minds about historical progressions. One of the ways that we tend to measure progress is to judge it against the past and we tend to minimize the achievements of the past in order to showcase our advancements. I don't necessarily, for instance, think that slavery is going to be eradicated any time soon. It seems to be human nature that we exist in hierarchies and some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-37142949122626928402015-02-08T09:58:54.431-05:002015-02-08T09:58:54.431-05:00I agree that the media focuses too much on the sma...I agree that the media focuses too much on the small parts of the world and on low-life society and not enough on what is good in the world. but If we take a long view of civilization, most of the world has left the Castle System behind and slavery, burning "witches" at the stake, Our mentally ill and prisoners are treated better than two hundred years ago. In most of the world childrenMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-15961556989832036752015-02-07T23:28:21.122-05:002015-02-07T23:28:21.122-05:00I, too, miss the wonderful idealism I had that we ...I, too, miss the wonderful idealism I had that we could change the world. But reality did enter my world and I am, sadly, no longer an idealist. In fact I am a cynic and am not convinced that we are on a progression toward betterment for mankind. Too much reality! But, on the other hand, there is such beauty in the world and people are capable of incredible feats of talent in arts, music and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-73893697179966294242015-02-07T16:34:02.148-05:002015-02-07T16:34:02.148-05:00The twelve year old kids know more about worldly t...The twelve year old kids know more about worldly things than I knew when I was twenty. It's very sad that childhood keep getting shorter and shorter. They see too much in the media to stay innocent.<br /><br />I like what you told your physical therapist. I need to remember that!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-76368926775691821292015-02-07T16:28:51.190-05:002015-02-07T16:28:51.190-05:00You've got a great attitude, Sandee. We can...You've got a great attitude, Sandee. We can't change growing old so we might as well make the most of it. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23187195425580809282015-02-07T11:30:42.265-05:002015-02-07T11:30:42.265-05:00I'm not as agile as I once was either. Hubby ...I'm not as agile as I once was either. Hubby and I laugh at each other. I have enjoyed each year of my life and will continue to do so. I am what I am today and I'm good with that. I'm happier now than I've ever been and it seems to get better with each passing year. Why? I've embraced life and getting old. It's a process that none of us can change, but we can Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-8104568236778827042015-02-07T11:07:31.530-05:002015-02-07T11:07:31.530-05:00Unfortunately, in 300 years, if there are still pe...Unfortunately, in 300 years, if there are still people on this planet, they won't remember the words to Kumbaya. I loved tea parties with my grandma and mother--then I had a little sister and I taught her all about them. So fun. We had such a lovely, innocent life in the 50's. Now 8 and 9 year old girls are wearing lipstick and some talk like sailors! Face it kid--we tend to become Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5266562753590094222015-02-07T05:23:36.424-05:002015-02-07T05:23:36.424-05:00Steps are a problem for me, too, if they don't...Steps are a problem for me, too, if they don't have railing. Snorkeling sounds like fun.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-88013083538992130272015-02-07T02:28:42.907-05:002015-02-07T02:28:42.907-05:00I have the same problem with getting back up. It ...I have the same problem with getting back up. It makes me feel so old. I can barely climb up the ladder to get out of the pool after water aerobics. Thank goodness the snorkel trip tomorrow has stairs!<br /><br />I do love the tea set idea!The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.com