tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post5256458075755448909..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Aging Well book reviewDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-11961710291743576032014-08-27T16:35:05.377-04:002014-08-27T16:35:05.377-04:00I read this and didn't comment. I wanted to th...I read this and didn't comment. I wanted to think about it. And now I see the very first commenter said the same thing. I like this quote in your post, 'The people who aged well were continually learning and growing and changing.' That sums it up quite well for me. I want to keep learning and when I am working on a project, I'm excited about life and getting up in the morning! I'm going to read your comments now, too. This was very well written! Thank you! And I consider older....late 80s, maybe 90s now! lol I sure don't want to start acting like I'm 'done' and this is all there is.....at my age. (60s)~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-5653090499455804292014-08-25T13:35:37.991-04:002014-08-25T13:35:37.991-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Glad you did that; always more pe...Dearest Deborah,<br />Glad you did that; always more personal and indeed better be safe than sorry. I have come across some mention of very nasty lawsuits...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-17378322576431570752014-08-24T02:37:37.388-04:002014-08-24T02:37:37.388-04:00Having watched both my parents age (now in their 8...Having watched both my parents age (now in their 80s) I know which one I want to take after - my dad, he has such a positive attitude, "can do" about things, interested in living, generous and kind. Whereas my mother has become quite depressed, negative and finds life is a struggle. It has been both interesting (and sad) to watch those that brought you up age but it does happen to all of us and we do need to make the best of it as it is simply another chapter in our lives. The book sounds very interesting.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-29567421656493271232014-08-23T16:45:46.444-04:002014-08-23T16:45:46.444-04:00Love that generativity word. I think it's true...Love that generativity word. I think it's true. Thanks for sharing this.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52864548138264712902014-08-23T14:02:09.133-04:002014-08-23T14:02:09.133-04:00Hi Deborah,
After your wonderful review, this seem...Hi Deborah,<br />After your wonderful review, this seems like a book that I would love to read. I certainly want to age well and so many of those ideas just make sense to me. Thank you for sharing this with us. <br />Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. xokitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-72858712744522776082014-08-23T13:30:11.350-04:002014-08-23T13:30:11.350-04:00Love this post, Deborah. I'm going to post it ...Love this post, Deborah. I'm going to post it on my facebook page :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693740448978729377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-76119077881011359702014-08-23T12:45:25.529-04:002014-08-23T12:45:25.529-04:00I think...
That I want to read that book!!!
Th...I think... <br /><br />That I want to read that book!!!<br /><br />Thank you for the reading suggestion, and for the wisdom contained, in this post.<br /><br />Tessa~Tessa~ Here there be musinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661988938395877761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-87136687501998855422014-08-23T01:04:38.275-04:002014-08-23T01:04:38.275-04:00Wonderful post, Deborah and how proud you must be ...Wonderful post, Deborah and how proud you must be of your daughter, too! I totally agree with all of these findings. I think that finding and seeking joy in the little things of life is also important. I so love the idea of mentoring younger generations, but 'holding on to them loosely, letting them grow in their own right'. I think I need to buy this book - it would be wonderful to share with family and friends. Thank you. xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-7029479014391205432014-08-22T19:20:09.840-04:002014-08-22T19:20:09.840-04:00A great post! As to aging well, I can think of my...A great post! As to aging well, I can think of my sister's MIL whose property is adjacent to mine. Ninety two years old...still baking cookies for the little kids who visit, like my grandson, and canning tomatoes and more. Didn't even slow down from making entire holiday meals until the last year or so where she relented and let people contribute a few sides...Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-33414708985123208742014-08-22T16:51:21.157-04:002014-08-22T16:51:21.157-04:00Debbie, you make some good points here. I too have...Debbie, you make some good points here. I too have noticed that many young mothers reach out to an Aunty figure. For me the most wonderful aspect of this has been when they name a chil after me. This connection across generations certainly gives me a reason to stay young at heart.MLM247https://www.blogger.com/profile/06365562372896637044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52407614808644124642014-08-22T16:29:54.082-04:002014-08-22T16:29:54.082-04:00Thank you so much Mariette for pointing this out. ...Thank you so much Mariette for pointing this out. I've always used my own photos except for this post and one other recent one. I had told myself it was better in the long run not to have to worry about copyright issues, etc. I should have listened to myself. I just pulled the photos out of this post and replaced them with a couple of my own. Better safe than sorry.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-72540945575315087052014-08-22T15:56:11.667-04:002014-08-22T15:56:11.667-04:00Hi Deborah, this is a wonderful post. Continuing t...Hi Deborah, this is a wonderful post. Continuing to learn throughout life if so very important to aging well and healthy. I believe this to be so true. It not only keeps the mind sharp, but keeps life interesting too.<br />Along with a great attitude and outlook on life it shows on our face. Your picks are gorgeous. How proud you must be of your dear daughter in her learnings and growth.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. You asked about the epi-pen. No I do not have one!<br />Have a great weekend sweet friend and enjoy the last days of summer.<br />Blessings<br />Celestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-39369514128061226202014-08-22T15:22:35.939-04:002014-08-22T15:22:35.939-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Quite interesting subject for you...Dearest Deborah,<br />Quite interesting subject for your daughter and for all of us.<br />On my Google+ 'About' page I have listed: Ongoing School of LIFE! <br />That is the truth, we learn till we die and better continue to for staying healthy in mind and soul.<br />Noticed that your photos don't show up on the sideline. Guess that is due to Google's Hummingbird Searchable Content. As long as you only put 'source' in your link; the searchable content is missing. It is also by law required to mention the source by name and or subject.<br />Both my husband and I have been publishers of books and articles and we know how annoying it is when others don't give credit.<br />It certainly will help your true web presence as Google already does punish this.<br />Hugs and happy weekend to you and your family.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-684832353073844282014-08-22T09:18:59.810-04:002014-08-22T09:18:59.810-04:00Interesting...all very interesting. Wonderful phot...Interesting...all very interesting. Wonderful photos you've added to your post, too. I especially like the one of the man knitting. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-9331166257197075122014-08-22T08:01:07.700-04:002014-08-22T08:01:07.700-04:00Nice post, Deborah. The points are well taken. Ve...Nice post, Deborah. The points are well taken. Very often my siblings and I think back of how our mother always moved so fluidly through the times - born before the Depression, her young husband (my dad) wounded in WWII, and then raising us 9 kids from the beginning to end of the boomer generation. She later reinvented herself yet again through education and a career in the medical field, and had friends across generations. She epitomized all that was written in this text, and I am trying. Like you mention, I would also be apt to include healthy habits and spirituality into that mix for attaining the wisdom while aging. Thanks for sharing!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19038248696615698282014-08-22T07:57:24.936-04:002014-08-22T07:57:24.936-04:00I have a good mentor in aging well in my 94 year o...I have a good mentor in aging well in my 94 year old friend who keeps physically active with gardening and her mind with the desire to continually learn. She is always reading books about different countries to find out about their economy and way of life, many of which she visited during her travels up until about the age of 90.<br />She remains socially active, plays bridge and goes to the local theatre productions. At her age, she has little wrong with her and her mind is still as sharp as a tack.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-74733521490512265022014-08-22T06:36:34.951-04:002014-08-22T06:36:34.951-04:00This makes me want to read the book. I see so much...This makes me want to read the book. I see so much which lines up with a (rather large) group of women in our church who are in their late nineties to 103. They are not home bodies or recluses, either. Generally speaking, they are there every week (and for Sunday school too!) <br /><br />When asked about their longevity, they mention many of these. One thing that sticks out to my husband, who is particularly close to several of them, is their eagerness to LEARN all the time. He substitutes in their SS class, and is floored when they take far more notes than the men he usually teaches. <br /><br />I had never heard the term generativity, but I'm going to adopt it and work harder there. I have several young moms around me right now who are "trying" to get closer to me, (Sometimes you can just tell these things. They email or stop me for a chat or advice). I admit that lately I've been in kind of a valley myself and haven't really opened up to them as much as I would have done in the past. This post is a timely reminder of the importance of it. <br /><br />Sorry to ramble. Post made me think. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-2013035298720307662014-08-22T04:36:03.223-04:002014-08-22T04:36:03.223-04:00Turning fifty this year, and witnessing some very ...Turning fifty this year, and witnessing some very visual, as well as physical changes in me, I have become more aware of the aging process, and how it has started to affect my daily routine. These points you have highlighted are definitely valid, and actually seem quite obvious, but, it's a wonder how many people actually make an effort to 'be' these aging well qualities, somewhat having made a half conscious decision, to slow down. I'm the first to admit that my physical energy levels have decreased significantly, mostly due to hormonal factors, but in contrast, I believe that my creative spirit is soaring higher.<br /><br />Thanks for this very interesting post!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-87287506062334634262014-08-22T02:42:03.766-04:002014-08-22T02:42:03.766-04:00Definitely something to think about, some great po...Definitely something to think about, some great points.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45789280355015124722014-08-21T22:45:24.924-04:002014-08-21T22:45:24.924-04:00Something to think about and aspire to....insights...Something to think about and aspire to....insights into our healthy future are not to be taken lightly or shunned...it is my wish that I go out in style.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-55602638264512100402014-08-21T22:04:51.697-04:002014-08-21T22:04:51.697-04:00These are all excellent insights into aging well!!...These are all excellent insights into aging well!! Very interesting review of this book, Deborah.<br />Thank you, too, for your lovely visits!<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-79149804968584743212014-08-21T21:11:14.700-04:002014-08-21T21:11:14.700-04:00I think it's so true about learning something ...I think it's so true about learning something new or having some kind of a hobby and having a positive outlook on life! Thanks for this helpful post. Wishing you a wonderful weekend Deborah.<br />JulieJulie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-54651820238068902212014-08-21T20:59:39.245-04:002014-08-21T20:59:39.245-04:00I will have to think about this, as you have talke...I will have to think about this, as you have talked about most of the points I might have chosen. This is all so valid. I think about the elderly people with whom I like to to spend time. They are, unfailingly, engaged in life, interested in others and ready to smile.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.com