The famous Canadian scientist David Suzuki said during an interview on CBC Radio that when he reached 70, he entered the death years. I like him. The man says it like it is.
When you reach MY venerable age and you wake up in the morning, it is, indeed, a good day.
Make sure you enjoy it.
View from Over the Hill 
I hope you have MANY more wakings, for days and months and years! If you die before you reach a minimum of 120, I will NOT be amused!
I second that.
Thanks Jaya: I think you were seconding Susan’s comment. Right? She is wonderfully funny too. Love ya, Muriel
On such a serious topic, you still managed to make me laugh. You are so very wonderfully funny. I love you so much. Maughm
Well, you always said you had to stick around to spend our inheritance, and given the enormous riches you received the other day from your stint as a world-famous actress, you will definitely have to live until at LEAST 120 to spend it all! What was the staggering sum — eleven dollars and change? Just consider yourself a lucky dame that your kids love you so much, or we would certainly have Uncle Louie bump you off for THAT kind of dough!
Ha, ha! That check/cheque is such a kick, I’ve been admiring it instead of depositing it. What fun!
Right you are kiddo. I’m enjoying life too much to quit just yet. Love ya, Maughm
I hope I can continue to make my lovely, funny Maughm laugh, and in that way I can contribute to your enjoyment of this crazy world. “Love you muchly”, as someone I know likes to say…
Hmmm, I wonder what nut says that??? Chuckle. Love back always, Maughm
My father used to say every day after 75 was a bonus day and we should luve it to the full. I pray that you will always have good health. And I hope I will be as interested in life and positive as you are, with each passing year.
What w wonderfully wise father you had. He is absolutely right. I view each day as a gift as well. I hope and believe YOU have inherited some of his wisdom. You’ll be fine. Cheers, Muriel
You can quote David Suzuki; Muriel is the one I quote.
Yes, Dr. Suzuki is a very wise scientist who has been fighting for the environment for years now. I think very highly of him too.
Thank you sweet lady, Muriel
May each day brings happiness in your life, and we keep admiring your posts ☺️
Thank you so much. My posts are worth writing because people like YOU read them. I enjoy yours as well. Keep writing, Muriel
I feel like that about 75. Things started to wear out from then on.Now we are living on pills and with worry. I’m beginning to realise what people mean when they say they don’t want to be a burden. Could our minds be adjusting to our mortality? How can things that seemed so easy ten years ago be so difficult now? I wish I could see these extra days as a bonus. All I can see ahead of me is struggle. I’m not giving in but life aint fun anymore.
You’ve got a great attitude toward just about everything. Here’s to a real good October.
Yes, I guess attitude helps a lot and I expect October to be especially good. Thanks, Muriel
Gosh Julie: I’m 86. I have maculer degeneration, get injections in my eyes regularly to slow down loss of vision; ‘Advanced’ arthritis and hurt a lot; can’t hear anything in one ear and the other gets worse with time; deal with a Vestibular Disorder (inner ear) causing dizziness which requires me to sit on my walker now and then and no balance to speak of.
Still, each day is a gift. I suggest you wake up each morning and say that and you may find things you enjoy each day after all. Good luck, Muriel
I read a book in which the centenarian author said, I wake up, read the obituaries, and if my name isn’t there, I go about my business. May you “go about your business” for many more years. Judy
Interesting Judy: When I hear or read about who died, I notice how much younger they were than I am.
May you too go about your business for any years to come. All the best to you and Donna, Muriel (and let’s not forget about Bear)
Every they is a gift and you are embracing it! You go Muriel!
Thank you! And thank you also for your little typo. I do that so often these days and once a comment is posted, there is no correcting it. You two keep going too. Fondly, Muriel
“The Death Years”, “The Golden Years”, however we name them, they are a challenge for everyone, one way or another! This is such a thought-provoking post, Muriel, & I appreciate the reminder to live in the present moment, to find joy wherever we can, and to stay positive, no matter what is going on! It’s not easy, but it does help…
So glad you totally understood my view. Each day IS a gift if we decide it is. Take care of you and those you love, Muriel