tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post1020828164656412911..comments2024-03-07T22:17:08.572+10:00Comments on 70 Plus and Still Kicking: Identify Choices and You're Ahead!June Savillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-29418179630320695442018-07-15T06:25:44.215+10:002018-07-15T06:25:44.215+10:00Surfing is a very enjoyable sport but without the ...Surfing is a very enjoyable sport but without the proper training and learning, it can be very dangerous. It seemingly may look easy when watching the pros do it, and equally tempting for you to give it a try. After all, you may think what can go wrong with a board and some small waves? The answer is a lot. Surfing utilizes a lot of nature's elements namely wind and water. Both unpredictable Ashar jamal (SEO)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16333017357925947193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-69936381420907974632009-09-01T08:50:19.423+10:002009-09-01T08:50:19.423+10:00Sarah
Yep, that backs up my own feelings. It take...Sarah<br />Yep, that backs up my own feelings. It takes away the trap in the situation and can encourage us to look further for solutions.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-46283387290923353672009-09-01T08:19:06.784+10:002009-09-01T08:19:06.784+10:00Hi June,
I agree with you and everyone that has c...Hi June,<br /><br />I agree with you and everyone that has commented. I think, too, that it can be important to realize you still have a choice(s) in situations where most are likely to feel stuck/frustrated at times, in a job, marriage/relationship, with your kids. Feeling like you really don't have a choice, or can't see it. I mean I know I would never abandon my kids, but there are Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373400383916308681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-65749548779033290642009-08-31T09:13:13.796+10:002009-08-31T09:13:13.796+10:00I'm with weighing up choices Radha, but I'...I'm with weighing up choices Radha, but I'm a Leo - I don't take TOO much time and then I roar about it.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-35242609595919171612009-08-31T09:01:01.949+10:002009-08-31T09:01:01.949+10:00Kanani
You're right of course. And it's a...Kanani<br />You're right of course. And it's an important one!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-69945898448791244472009-08-31T09:00:28.730+10:002009-08-31T09:00:28.730+10:00GLENDA
I feel in my bones that you would have made...GLENDA<br />I feel in my bones that you would have made the right choice. <br />It was a fork in the road for both of you. You obviously loved your husband very much and he was so fortunate for that. <br />I know from experience that suffering of your kind will pass in time, but it's sure hard for a while. <br />I loved your poem, by the way ...June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-76871471043403808602009-08-30T23:29:56.892+10:002009-08-30T23:29:56.892+10:00Like a true Libran, I have to weigh all pros and c...Like a true Libran, I have to weigh all pros and cons before I make a decision, much to the annoyance of those who close to me. And if ever, I have regrets ( fortunately nothing serious) I tell myself things could have been worse, and thus console myself.radhahttp://www.mommyliciousma.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-5330651048571290402009-08-27T18:56:20.036+10:002009-08-27T18:56:20.036+10:00Smiles.
Choices...how we respond even to chance..i...Smiles.<br />Choices...how we respond even to chance..is a choice.<br />Good post, June.Kananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820639940574390611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-68313486059645823612009-08-25T17:20:03.619+10:002009-08-25T17:20:03.619+10:00Some choices are very hard to make. I had to make ...Some choices are very hard to make. I had to make one for my husband who suffered with cancer. Now I have to make choices about how I will live the rest of my life, alone for the first time. Even with careful thought, I ponder my decisions and re-live the moment over and over. Did I do the right thing?<br />Love you posts, June. So good to read words from someone about my age. Someone with whom IGlendahttp://www.glendacbeall.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-35521935835727884912009-08-25T11:39:52.572+10:002009-08-25T11:39:52.572+10:00MHMOORE (again)
I tried to leave comments on your ...MHMOORE (again)<br />I tried to leave comments on your blog and Wordpress didn't let me. Thought I'd pass this on ...<br />Cheers<br />JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-47905024570805315292009-08-25T11:32:14.939+10:002009-08-25T11:32:14.939+10:00MHMOORE
G'day - I love your blog and it's ...MHMOORE<br />G'day - I love your blog and it's good to have you drop in here. <br />I went to uni after I retired - voluntarily and at the age of 60. I sat in classes filled with people less than a third of my age and I had a ball. <br />Enjoy!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-32450228211040446522009-08-25T00:51:01.761+10:002009-08-25T00:51:01.761+10:00June, you are a godsend. No! I'm serious! I ha...June, you are a godsend. No! I'm serious! I have been reading so much on the web lately and you are the first one that is "not" under 45 or so.(Turning 60 this year, love all seven of my kids, their generation just doesn't think the same) <br /><br />Sometimes a forced direction turns out better than a person would think.<br /><br />I lost my job this year ( the day job everyonemhmoorehttp://www.rambling-writer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-9737898112959449482009-08-24T20:03:00.105+10:002009-08-24T20:03:00.105+10:00G'dday Write Blog
Intuition is certainly part ...G'dday Write Blog<br />Intuition is certainly part of my decision making too - and I have respect for it. But so far as I'm concerned rational thought and research are essential. <br />To each his own eh?June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-1357554341270822722009-08-24T19:49:47.375+10:002009-08-24T19:49:47.375+10:00The more difficult time is when I find looking and...The more difficult time is when I find looking and re-looking at the various scenarios that might happen as the result of which path to take. Of course, you can't really know, you can only be reasonably assured or horribly brave.Kananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317494343177263398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-55216211918669763382009-08-24T19:26:03.948+10:002009-08-24T19:26:03.948+10:00I have no problem making a choice. I tend to do so...I have no problem making a choice. I tend to do so without too much thought, relying on gut feeling, intuition.<br /><br />As for finding it easy to recognise choices. How would I know? If I haven't seen the choice then I don't know that I may have missed it.<br /><br />Sometimes we get 'wise after the event' and think we may have missed an opportunity but I think that often The Joined up Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797087157041713649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-19351972984058807292009-08-24T16:04:12.529+10:002009-08-24T16:04:12.529+10:00Hi TULSA
I'm quite certain you would have work...Hi TULSA<br />I'm quite certain you would have worked it out for yourself. However, if I did help ... thank you. <br />I reckon there's nothing like a bit of conversation between friends to make things clearer.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-25298766704917015142009-08-24T15:48:18.728+10:002009-08-24T15:48:18.728+10:00Hi June! I love this post too!
I guess sort of l...Hi June! I love this post too!<br /><br />I guess sort of like Sucharita's comment, I use to jump into things without "thinking about them" only to realize later that they were pivotal moments in my life. <br /><br />I have become a bit more cautious over the years and that felt natural but recently this has made me restless.<br /><br />I finally have gone back to my "old&I_am_Tulsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086202179186118183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-5148173957148654502009-08-24T15:28:17.286+10:002009-08-24T15:28:17.286+10:00SUCHARITA
The comment of a balanced lady, methinks...SUCHARITA<br />The comment of a balanced lady, methinks!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-30039683578273753452009-08-24T15:22:29.827+10:002009-08-24T15:22:29.827+10:00Very thought-provoking post! I have always reacted...Very thought-provoking post! I have always reacted instinctively to choices. And regretted some of them, but not for long.Sucharita Sarkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802171314546508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-26776435611939007512009-08-23T08:45:44.742+10:002009-08-23T08:45:44.742+10:00GRAMMYOF13
Many happy returns!GRAMMYOF13<br />Many happy returns!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-75903111966613085342009-08-23T08:35:28.382+10:002009-08-23T08:35:28.382+10:00ME MATE KATE
If I really knew your hubby Rob I'...ME MATE KATE<br />If I really knew your hubby Rob I'd say (from what I do know through the ether) that he would be the least fearsome person there is. You don't fool me. <br />What did you have for supper? What time do you have it over there?June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-42293341954106063542009-08-23T08:32:33.108+10:002009-08-23T08:32:33.108+10:00YES! NSIYER
The bend in the road is not the end of...YES! NSIYER<br />The bend in the road is not the end of the road - that's one for me!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-44725552778799243502009-08-23T08:31:33.457+10:002009-08-23T08:31:33.457+10:00JUDY
Your wisdom about choices and your love of ch...JUDY<br />Your wisdom about choices and your love of change (or resilience) shines through your blog Judy - so what you say is no real surprise to me. You have lucky kids.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-1023393167509513952009-08-23T08:22:32.178+10:002009-08-23T08:22:32.178+10:00VANCOUVER CANADA
Hey - there's no angel writin...VANCOUVER CANADA<br />Hey - there's no angel writing this blog that's for sure. I simply do my best ...<br />Thanks for the kindness however!<br />Yes you're right about the ten minutes a day to get our dose of Vitamin D. Aussies have been such good people obeying the rules to slip slop and slap that they are doing themselves a danger, missing out on this natural vitamin, apparentlyJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-77638694103285740112009-08-23T08:15:45.408+10:002009-08-23T08:15:45.408+10:00Hi CROW
You sure had a battle didn't you? You...Hi CROW<br />You sure had a battle didn't you? You must be proud of where you are now eh? <br />At 62 you are still a baby, so there's plenty of time to enjoy all of the fruits of your work so far, don't you think?June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.com