80 Plus and Beyond

(Aging Wisely – A Blog)

Who at age 20, 30, 40…can even comprehend what 80 is like?  Who wants to?  In an offhand way I heard friends talk about not thinking they would ever make it to 50, let alone 80.  It’s so far off.  Like the moon.  Well here I am, 85.  And if you ever wondered what life is like at 80 plus, please continue to read my blog.  More to come.

  • December 9, 2025

    Slept well. I began going trough my packing list. I set aside some items for Good Will. After, I did Essentric exercises. My neighbor in MD called to confirm my trip and timing. She will pick me up at the bus stop in West Ocean City on 12/10, a 5 minute drive from my house.…

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  • December 16, 2025

    I thought I planned my trip to MD carefully. But the something that never happens did. Morning of departure I got severe diarrhea. I thought it was over when my son picked me up to go to the airport. But along the way, I asked him to stop at a 7 – 11. It was…

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