Hi Gary! Your piece says it all. We don’t know where we’re going with this weekly Substack, but it feels like we are going somewhere. And living a human experience at a deeper level. Thank you.
I suppose it is partly because you and I are about the same age that I find what you write so comfortable and fitting. It is not only our age that nurtures that feeling of commonality, but the way you approach life. I resonate so much to what you have to say about life. I have two older brothers, one 92 and another almost 95 who have lived in the same place for very many decades, and have wonderful lives, at least as wonderful as mine. I have a sister who will be 90 in a few months, and she has been comfortable for a number of decades where she is, and another spot for a few decades before that, and she is vibrant and a joy to be around. There is so much yet to learn, and I am not willing to stay put yet. My brain is stimulated by endless conversations with people from other places in the world. I’m just grateful that so many of them have enough English to be able to understand me and me them. Please continue to write. I feel in solidarity with what you put on the page.
Thank you, Peter. I did not know when I started this day, about 7 hours ago that it would be largely given over to writing and yet, here we are at this moment in time. I juggle a lot of things most days and appreciate the time you and others take to respond, comment and share. You and I have even more in common than we probably know at this point which is, as you say, one of the reasons we can connect easily and comfortably. I admire you on your journey of exploration and discovery and happily welcome you to our world of continuous learning, growth and change. The world is filled with exciting possibilities regardless where we are and travel expands that world greatly as you are discovering. We are fortunate to still have enough sound body and mind to keep the flame burning for the energy - mental, physical, social and spiritual energies - that keep us moving forward. Thanks again, for your thoughtful response.
I enjoyed this, Gary. And I love knowing when you started it you were thinking about something else. I hope we get to hear what you were thinking about in another story. But I agree - I am finding meaning and purpose to why I write, and I also can only absorb so much. Still trying to find my balance of reading, writing, and life outside of Substack!
God had a good reason why had positioned you here on Substack and not other places because they are younger writers like me who always appreciate your words and the continuous support. You have a good reason to be here and I thank you for always igniting that fire in me.
Hi Gary! Your piece says it all. We don’t know where we’re going with this weekly Substack, but it feels like we are going somewhere. And living a human experience at a deeper level. Thank you.
Thanks, Kristina. Enjoying the little back and forth exchanges this evening. All the best to you going forward on all fronts.
I suppose it is partly because you and I are about the same age that I find what you write so comfortable and fitting. It is not only our age that nurtures that feeling of commonality, but the way you approach life. I resonate so much to what you have to say about life. I have two older brothers, one 92 and another almost 95 who have lived in the same place for very many decades, and have wonderful lives, at least as wonderful as mine. I have a sister who will be 90 in a few months, and she has been comfortable for a number of decades where she is, and another spot for a few decades before that, and she is vibrant and a joy to be around. There is so much yet to learn, and I am not willing to stay put yet. My brain is stimulated by endless conversations with people from other places in the world. I’m just grateful that so many of them have enough English to be able to understand me and me them. Please continue to write. I feel in solidarity with what you put on the page.
Thank you, Peter. I did not know when I started this day, about 7 hours ago that it would be largely given over to writing and yet, here we are at this moment in time. I juggle a lot of things most days and appreciate the time you and others take to respond, comment and share. You and I have even more in common than we probably know at this point which is, as you say, one of the reasons we can connect easily and comfortably. I admire you on your journey of exploration and discovery and happily welcome you to our world of continuous learning, growth and change. The world is filled with exciting possibilities regardless where we are and travel expands that world greatly as you are discovering. We are fortunate to still have enough sound body and mind to keep the flame burning for the energy - mental, physical, social and spiritual energies - that keep us moving forward. Thanks again, for your thoughtful response.
Thanks Gary. Really enjoying engaging with fellow Agers.
I enjoyed this, Gary. And I love knowing when you started it you were thinking about something else. I hope we get to hear what you were thinking about in another story. But I agree - I am finding meaning and purpose to why I write, and I also can only absorb so much. Still trying to find my balance of reading, writing, and life outside of Substack!
God had a good reason why had positioned you here on Substack and not other places because they are younger writers like me who always appreciate your words and the continuous support. You have a good reason to be here and I thank you for always igniting that fire in me.
Thanks, Marcus. Keep that fire fueled and burning brightly!