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Age is Just a Number

Brooks Garten Hauschild

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December 28th, 2015 - 04:50 PM

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Age is Just a Number

The older I get the more 'age is just a number' rings true. Also true that I'm going to stop counting come next year's big day, lol! But, seriously, age really is a state-of-mind, all about attitude, really just a number. Important to make each day count, in some big or small way, even if simply putting a smile on someone else's face...or your own!

I'm actually going to buy my first pair of roller-blades this New Year! If you knew my real age, that would mean something; you would be impressed! What do 'they' mean you can't teach an old dawg, in this case 'chick', new tricks?!

I guess it helps that I used to love to roller-skate, have an innate sense of balance and was a she-devil on the ocean boardwalks/sidewalks back in the day. Had my flashy orange leather skates w/yellow laces, tanned legs and well-oiled wheels flying in the wind...minus the headgear and shin/ knee guards, which I don't remember even being around then!? Not a huge stretch that I taught myself how to roller-blade in half-an-hour while on a visit to my old digs in San Diego recently. Again, minus all the gear! True, I hadn't been on roller-skates for eons and was a tad tetter-y/totter-y at first, but I got the knack of it pretty quickly...and was off gliding into the salty sea breeze sunset in minutes. Fun stuff.

So, yep, got myself over onto the ol' boardwalk [again] and into the flow of traffic rather easily after a little practice session on Fiesta Island. 'You go, girl' will always be my motto...at any age!

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Ashland, OR

Dear Karen, I just happened to see your reply by chance. Too bad we don't get notifications when someone comments on our blog!? Thanks SO much for your kind words, really! Appreciate it...and you, as well as your contributions to my 'blog thread'. Glad to be of inspiration re your leap-of-faith into the blogosphere. Great job!

Karen Cook

8 Years Ago

Annapolis Valley, NS

So true! I just celebrated the big '60' and for some reason...60 sounds a lot older than 59, lol! But I feel great, love photography and am so grateful to be alive. Loved your blog...Am jumping into the blog pool after reading your discussion. Love your work, your love of life and your enthusiasm.

Phyllis Beiser

8 Years Ago

Pass Christian, MS

You are a brave soul dear Brooks! Kudos, kudos!!!

Ashland, OR

Time flies! A young woman contacted me on fb today saying she was gifted an original watercolor of mine several years ago when her mom was letting go of her possessions. She said the painting, a colorful flowing creation titled 'Fluent Motion', hangs above her bed & is one of the most beautiful things she owns! Wow, fabulous. I remember selling it to her dad 20+ years ago as a gift to her mom...and, now, even though they are no longer together, the painting happily remains beloved & cherished.

Ashland, OR

Perfect day for gliding along!