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In reply to the discussion: Our cohort is dying/dementing [View all]

usonian

(23,428 posts)
3. I am soon to be 77, and saddened by the decline of others. I work hard to stay sharp.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:48 PM
19 hrs ago

I won't brag (much), but I (obviously) post lots on DU, create (and steal) great graphics, photograph, and try to play classical piano pieces way above my skill level. It's the challenge.

Whatever you do, challenge yourself.

People watch music videos on YouTube. When I do, I focus on the pianist's hands to see how the hell they finger difficult passages.

Life is not a spectator sport. You play it.

Young people face a brutal world. Homes are unaffordable. I gave some of my "forget the palatial mansion" money to my daughter to get started. Better that I did it while still alive!!!

Young people will see the greatest transfer of wealth in history. After we're gone. I am not waiting.

And I am grateful every day for my health and wit still about me.

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