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I’m 82 as of yesterday and I didn’t think I’d have much of a list but actually it isn’t too bad. Not as long as your list but not bad really.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Dec 24, 2023

So, if you have the cognitive and physical ability to use a computer and participate in this group, your list is a lot longer than you think.
Not to many years ago, when someone lived for 82 (or even 72) years, we would all say "He/she lived a good long life." Now, as we reach that point ourselves, we feel we should be able to do everything we did at 42 or 52 - but our bodies won't let us.

By the way, my Mom added watercolor painting to her list at 80, after 2 serious strokes that took her ability to drive, cook, bake, dance and walk. And she played cribbage right up until 2 days before she died - my husband had the privilege of playing her last game with her.