Day 4

The agenda for today is shopping for groceries, walking, maybe getting a new fancy phone. I want one for the camera function so I can add to the blog with a reminder of my day. I will do more of the distribution today. I was rain-soaked yesterday and didn’t feel well so I came home. I’m finding that 80 is no different from 79. The challenges are the same: exercise, nutrition, positive attitude, friends, dogs, and participation in the community. 

New learning curve.

Day 3

Woke up with cold symptoms. Darn it all. I have had health stuff but no flu or colds. Today is damp out and I will distribute Senior News before I go to Karen for a massage. Then I can curl up and snooze all the rest of the day. I enjoyed every bit of the birthday greetings. Made my heart full and a lot of tears too. I do have a wide network of friends and supporters and I reciprocate.

Tut says in Haiku

The subtle secret
to possessing all you want:
Blessing what you have.

Day 2

I am officially, publicly celebrated and acknowledged for my 80 years on Earth. The cards, telephone calls, e-mails, FaceBook posts, visitors, and especially Hollie’s haiku card all attest to the fact that I am connected, loved, and happy. The lunch with Jackie and Hollie in Klamath was great too. I ate a giant loaded hamburger and shared fudgy chocolate cake with Hollie. All delicious. So now let’s get on with daily life and senior center duty, walking, and loving life.

Beautiful pin made by Jackie's daughter-in-law Kari Fletcher

Day 1

Day 1

It’s a clear cold morning with the promise of warm sun and light breezes. I’m ready to own my 80 years and continue my daily practice of writing a brief history of my life. Today, after a brisk walk to buy bananas, I will get ready for the birthday lunch with Hollie and Jackie in Klamath. We will enjoy the Abalone Grill. The drive will be beautiful. Yesterday Hollie and I went shopping in Brookings and had a good day.