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98. Being retired is wonderful because you have time.

Thu Dec 15, 2022, 08:50 AM

Dec 2022

Time to just look and think.
I have a little plot of 16 acres all woods. Harper and I walk the property everyday. Nature presents something new everyday. Last week the hawks showed up for a visit. Which is good because I have to many squirrels. The squirrel problem is solved. A few weeks back there was a dead deer on the back part of the property. At dusk hundreds of buzzards were circling. A truly amazing site. The grass is now golden and snow is falling here in the southeastern Pa.

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I'm not sure if this is just normal for someone in their 70s or if it means I'm a head case. [View all] Atticus Dec 2022 OP

Atticus, no you are not a headcase. What you wrote was beautiful and a reminder that life can take a debm55 Dec 2022 #1

Thank you for those kind words. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #36

if you are a head case, atticus rampartc Dec 2022 #2

Feel like you yankee87 Dec 2022 #3

Thank you. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #39

That sounds like a lot of my morning walks. I'm equipped for all weather in Idaho. I just got brewens Dec 2022 #4

One of life's most beautiful experiences in my humble opinion, is LISTENING to heavy Atticus Dec 2022 #5

You can still hear? Mr.Bill Dec 2022 #37

Nothing like the muted sound Marthe48 Dec 2022 #56

Yes. Long ago I remember walking across a snow covered field as the day turned to dusk. patphil Dec 2022 #61

I always try to get outside during a heavy snow Marthe48 Dec 2022 #67

As a friend would say, "when you have eyes that see, and ears that hear" there is much to experience patphil Dec 2022 #83

You are alive and human. CousinIT Dec 2022 #6

Thanks. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #40

Repeat: Maybe it takes some age to appreciate life on that level but definitely not a head case. Stuart G Dec 2022 #73

I call it "Counting my blessings ". LakeArenal Dec 2022 #7

I'm having similar thoughts cyclonefence Dec 2022 #8

As we get older, we appreciate wnylib Dec 2022 #58

i'm old too, 67, barbtries Dec 2022 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author GenXer47 Dec 2022 #17

Same age! cilla4progress Dec 2022 #113

In a good way! Joinfortmill Dec 2022 #10

Thank you. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #42

I'm also in my 70s and regularly find myself marveling at things around me, especially nature. Lonestarblue Dec 2022 #11

Beauty is... JMCKUSICK Dec 2022 #12

As good an explanation as I have heard. Thanks. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #35

No, its the realization that many aren't able to enjoy even the simplest things. oldsoftie Dec 2022 #13

This happens to me all the time. It's normal. secondwind Dec 2022 #14

Embrace the power of both whistler162 Dec 2022 #15

So what if you are? Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2022 #16

's called "maturity". Overtakes people at many different ages. Some, alas, never. n/t TygrBright Dec 2022 #18

My Dad used to say... TigressDem Dec 2022 #19

Good ENO in 2024 Dec 2022 #30

Thank you for that. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #43

You're welcome TigressDem Dec 2022 #82

What's that saying about stopping to smell the roses? Or the one about japple Dec 2022 #20

I'll just go out on a limb here and say GenXer47 Dec 2022 #21

Thank u ENO in 2024 Dec 2022 #26

I think its great and I do the same doctorzuma Dec 2022 #22

Nice ENO in 2024 Dec 2022 #24

Great post Atticus phoenix75 Dec 2022 #23

Thank you for the compliment. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #44

Normal for wisdom obtained from experience. Plus, in Canada we say Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2022 #25

Ah, Interesting! I had on line Canadian friends, and acquaintences. One in the Thunder Bay area! electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #74

Not a head case. stage left Dec 2022 #27

Thank you. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #45

I'm in my 70's too Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2022 #28

👍 nt Atticus Dec 2022 #46

Pretty normal ENO in 2024 Dec 2022 #29

Thank you for your kind words. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #47

Fall guy Ways Dec 2022 #31

Do it all the time. MOMFUDSKI Dec 2022 #32

Not at all mgardener Dec 2022 #33

Sonetimes talking to oneself is the only way to ensure an intelligent niyad Dec 2022 #34

Almost 70 and if you feel like all of that makes you a head case, calimary Dec 2022 #38

Being in the moment and appreciating everything you can appreciate is both highplainsdem Dec 2022 #41

You're not a headcase. I was single and lived alone into my late 30s and I talked to myself all of iluvtennis Dec 2022 #48

That was beautiful Atticus. You love and appreciate life.❤️ lucca18 Dec 2022 #49

Thank you. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #51

I think of it as awe walking deRien Dec 2022 #50

Over time, people learn to savor the small details that others overlook usonian Dec 2022 #52

I'll tell you what--if you're a head case, then I'm a basket case DFW Dec 2022 #53

After 70, living in the moment is a privilege earned after many years of practice. jaxexpat Dec 2022 #54

Every morning I observe the sky and revel homegirl Dec 2022 #55

You are most welcome. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #57

What a lovely image! electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #75

Maybe Corgigal Dec 2022 #59

You would appreciate Jane Kenyon NorCalBlue Dec 2022 #60

Noooo Rebl2 Dec 2022 #62

Yes you are. EmeraldCoaster Dec 2022 #63

What you've experienced is the gift of wonder nuxvomica Dec 2022 #64

You have more time to enjoy it. You are not rushed trying to get other things done. LiberalFighter Dec 2022 #65

Nah. We just getting old enough not to be so inhibited and proper. Life is good. Enjoy it. marble falls Dec 2022 #66

Why can't it be both? Beastly Boy Dec 2022 #68

Soup. JohnnyRingo Dec 2022 #69

The first sip of the first cup of coffee in the morning... Xipe Totec Dec 2022 #95

While I, my good friend, mountain grammy Dec 2022 #70

Well that means I'm 4 steps away from an institution... MiHale Dec 2022 #71

Didn't know that about Robin's! How wonderful! I think th Corvids do, too. electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #76

You're not. I do it too...in my early 60's. paleotn Dec 2022 #72

pic I took yesterday Skittles Dec 2022 #77

Just totally cool. I'd guess those came from some type of ornamental tree---crabapple Atticus Dec 2022 #96

This message was self-deleted by its author Atticus Dec 2022 #97

72 here and we're on the same page! I like Emile Dec 2022 #78

Atticus, you are such a delight! JustinBulletin Dec 2022 #79

Thank you for those kind words. I am honored to receive one of your rare posts! nt Atticus Dec 2022 #85

So many very good replies to an excellent op. IMO Prairie_Seagull Dec 2022 #80

You're doing fine. 👍 As an Artist, and a Photographer I was always drawn to Beauty, and .. electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #81

No it is normal. Texaswitchy Dec 2022 #84

Youre a heart case. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2022 #86

As long as you aren't tying onions to your belt and arguing with clouds,... LudwigPastorius Dec 2022 #87

If you are a headcase then... dai13sy Dec 2022 #88

Nicely written, Atticus. Permanut Dec 2022 #89

Just enjoy it caraher Dec 2022 #90

Nope. You just have learned how to appreciate life. Enjoy. SunSeeker Dec 2022 #91

I'm trying to practice 'living in the moment/'present'. sprinkleeninow Dec 2022 #92

If that makes you a headcase, all I can say is: Aussie105 Dec 2022 #93

It's normal, from my perspective. mnhtnbb Dec 2022 #94

Being retired is wonderful because you have time. The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #98

At 59 I feel the same. Woodwizard Dec 2022 #99

I turned 70 this year and find myself more in tune with life around me too. lark Dec 2022 #100

Bill told Hillary that they had murielm99 Dec 2022 #101

Thanks. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #102

Sounds totally normal to me! Evolve Dammit Dec 2022 #103

I talk to myselves all the time... malthaussen Dec 2022 #104

Just beautiful! I feel likewise. bronxiteforever Dec 2022 #105

Thanks. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #109

At 70, be sure to see the world as a nine year old. alfredo Dec 2022 #106

these day llashram Dec 2022 #107

Thank you. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #110

Talking to yourself becomes a necessity when you can't find any other good listeners. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 2022 #108

I think you are cilla4progress Dec 2022 #111

You are very kind. Thank you. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #112