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At 80 I learned to quilt and bought a very expensive quilting machine. I ask myself what’s an old lady like you buying this. Now at 90 I’m glad I did. Now I’ve just invested in a new hobby. Again the question what’s an old lady like you dong this. Maybe at 100 I’ll be glad I did.
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I had to laugh! I am part of an active senior art community at my winter home. We had a gallery opening for our watercolorists on Saturday, and one couple were arguing about whether they "needed" another painting "at their age" (around 80 or so.)The wife said, "Okay, that's what I'll say when you "need" a new fishing rod." He handed her the checkbook.🤣🤣
Now, I am only in my 70's, and add one new hobby a year. This year it is getting serious about watercolor, which only entailed a few more brushes and a higher quality of paints. Also far more portable and adaptable to our wandering life than my dyeing or quilting, as we also invested in a new tiny camper to enhance our travels. My younger brother dared ask "Aren't you getting too old to camp?" to which I replied that our aunt drove her own motor home, towing a car, until she was 85, and I plan to do the same.
New hobbies keep us young!
Sue
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Your comments make me smile! 🙂 What an amazing attitude you have towards aging. I want to be YOU in 10 years!!