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Ann Richardson's avatar

Seventies were, if anything, better than sixties and I am still thriving in my eighties, but slowing down a bit. No change at all in the libido.

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Stella Fosse's avatar

Great to hear it! Launching into my seventies with fingers crossed!

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Ann Richardson's avatar

The BIG question is what happens to our health. We can do everything possible to keep ourselves healthy (I eat well, exercise etc) but in the final analysis, that’s in the lap the gods.

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

My seventies are the best! I agree with all your reasons except retirement. I'm still working but only 1 or 2 days/week so yes having a lot of my own time is great. Thanks Stella!

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Stella Fosse's avatar

Excellent, Lora! Enjoy!!!

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Debbie Hudzik's avatar

Love these words so much 💕.

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Joan K's avatar

Turning 70 in a few months. There was also a lot to like about my sixties. I still work, but part-time, remotely, and at pretty much my own hours. It leaves me a good amount of time for writing, reading, exercise, and seeing and speaking with friends. Yes!

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Christine Olukere's avatar

I’m a baby compared to you women, but I’m in awe at the amount of joy a lot of older women I know have. Continue to do you!

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Ann Richardson's avatar

Joy is the word I used in my Substack bio (I don’t have it in front of me, but it says something like “I may be old, but there’s still a lot of joy in my life”!

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