Joad let us respect gray hairs, especially our own. First, if youre turning 70 and still working, youre definitely not alone and thats probably a good thing. To honor this, heres my personal list of the best things about turning 70. Despite all the advances in medicine, there is still no cure for the common 70 th birthday. Optimism refers to a general expectation that good things will happen, or believing that the future will be favorable because we can. Quotes and sayings are a great way to spice up a birthday card, especially if theyre relevant to the specific milestone birthday. On aging and turning 70 aging and geriatrics, major. Good snap shots birthday decorations thoughts theres no need to employ an inside designer to make a massive assertion for your subsequent party. Out went the shoes and a whole lot of other things followed. On turning 70 for many of us, ageing is something to be dreaded. Then, you have the type of seventysomethings who have chosen to grow older gracefully, treasuring the trail of memories and wrinkles theyve forged and enjoyed over seven decades. The problem with turning 70 isnt so much that you slow down, its that the rest of the world doesnt. For one thing i do not think of nor consider myself as old. A special selection 70th birthday poems, ideal for a card or 70th birthday speech.
Funny 70th birthday jokes, 70 year old birthday jokes, birthday 70th birthday quotes, 60%. Turning 70 is a milestone, particularly since life expectancy in 1900 was 47 years. May you continue to age with grace from 70 and above. Find great 70th birthday gifts for him among our collection of personalized presents. Posted in 70candles, about turning 70, aging, death and dying, loneliness.
Whats different for me is that i turn 70 in a very public way. Then, on my 70th birthday, for the first time ever, i woke with a distinct sense of difference. Feb 2, 2017 explore davisjanets board turning 70, followed by 126. If you have the best birthday you have ever had, then today will be better than at least 80 days of your life. I was born on the first day of the baby boomer generation 1946. When you turn 70, you cant consider yourself middleaged any more. I have to speak at a party and talk about my mom being 70. I rented the screening room of vidiots, one of the few u. Naomi bloom offered similarly frank views in her post about turning 70 reflections on turning 70 im not going quietly. Im turning 70 and my glass is halffull michele hanson. This inspiring collection of 70 essays, follows the popular success of other books in the series like 50 things to do when you turn 50 and 60 things to do when you turn 60. On aging and turning 70 aging and geriatrics, major depression. And all those changes occur if youre in good health. Q i am a fit and a rather attractive woman who will be turning 70, and i am having a problem.
You know, doc, he said, ive made love in more exotic cars than anyone i know. But for liz byrski, getting older is both empowering and liberating. This will give you a great perspective for entering the new year. Choosing 70th birthday wishes is not as easy as it may look. And to be specific this is a suitable 70th birthday gift for any woman. Would twist the words a little but pretty much perfect life quotes love, great quotes. For those far away, send a 70th birthday gift basket filled with goodies for him to enjoy on his special day. The more i think about it, the more i can identify the pluses and not just plus sizes that accompany the milestone of turning 65. With four grandchildren, i have a shot at being a greatgrandfather. Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age. From retirement to spending some extra days on the golf course and working part time, there are many days ahead of celebrate and look forward to. Dont worry if your youth seems to be escaping you at age 70, you cant expect to catch all the grandkids. Turning seventy isnt all that badas long as they go first.
With modern advancements in health, nutrition and exercise, people in their 70s are not only traveling and enjoying retirement, but actively enjoying activities such as dancing, hiking and even skiing. Here are three things you need to know if youre turning 70 in 2017. Last january, i received an email from sellers publishing inviting me to contribute an essay to a forthcoming book called 70 things to do when you turn 70. Perhaps that is why this birthday comes as a surprise. Take a wall plaque, coffee mug, or phone case and turn it into a commemorative gift with custom messages and photos. What are good things to say about a person turning 70. Turning 70 is a milestone, particularly since life expectancy in. If 40 is the new 30, then it seems to reason that 70 is the new 60 or even 55. I always felt proud of being born on good friday as if it meant i was.
Posted on october 29, 2017 by agebrilliantlyteam editor pick 2, learning, relationships. Turning 70 is a reason to celebrate so, love, dance and. This inspiring collection of 70 essays follows the popular success of other books in the series like 50 things to do when you turn 50 and 60 things to do when you turn 60. To be 70 is to have seen many things and learned a few, too. Its a good thing youve had 80 years to develop your sense of humor because im relying on you to say something funny. Three things to do with your money when turning 70. The fact that you care for their leisure and comfort would entice the 70 yearold to use the gift. And now, i suppose, you want me to treat you for the arthritis you got from scrunching up. Some soontobe 70 year olds dread everything about turning 70, from the likelihood of more wrinkles on their face to the onslaught of new aches and pains that never seem to go away. For what, exactly, would one now give up red meat and dry martinis. Shes going to sit in a wheelchair wearing high heels. The royalties, they said, would be donated to nonprofit organizations dedicated to preventing and curing cancer. Theres no way around 70 being the end if not past the end of middle age. Being in good physical health, i believe, has a lot to do with feeling youthful.
Janet no gifts, id just like my family to take time to celebrate with me joan not things. My waist is less 40 inches, which puts me in good shape for heart disease. Turning 70 is a major and, for some people, an emotionally tricky milestone to reach. I just turned 70, and my younger self would be surprised to know its not so bad. Dancing, eating, watching charlie chaplin, listening to. This occasion demands sweet poems, inspirational messages or beautiful quotes to be written on a. But in general, what are nice things to say about a person turning 70. Good thing about turning 70 funny birthday card greeting. For many, turning 70 is more than just making it over the hill. With the joy of going to bed early with a good book, mindfully. We do not have a good relationship but i wont think of the bad and i will just say nice things about her.
Now, i hope you might take a few moments to assess where you are in your life the pros and cons and then finish up with the things you are grateful for. Trepidation about age may be attributed to a number of causes. Before i tell you the good thing about turning 70, let me tell you what my aunt said when she turned 98. Here is the complete list of 50 amazing 70th birthday gift suggestions. See more ideas about 70th birthday, funny quotes, birthday. Some of the advicelike go sailingdoesnt lie within my interests but many of the others do. She felt like that because she was an ageless soul, trapped in an aged body. If so, after turning 70, one has, ever after, the pleasure of playing, as it were, with house money. Turning 70 is a reason to celebrate so, love, dance and live.
About 35 people, men and women, singles and couples, ages 2878, attended. Which doesnt sound great, but in ancient times the entry into cronehood, the third period of a womans life after maiden and mother was feted with ceremonies and rituals, because the crones were revered as wise women who could impart their knowledge to the tribe. Dianne a memory book with reminders of family and shared experiences cherril store voucher or a notebook, candles and soap. Why turning 65 is so great howard zaharoff, humor times. It only took you 80 years to look so good, so happy and so young. Ideal 70th birthday gift ideas 31 best gifts for 70 year old. See more ideas about inspirational quotes, me quotes and words. The 70 yearold man sat down in the orthopedic surgeons office. Its a reminder that mortality is lurking and our days are numbered. Sears sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the. Make em laugh with this funny 70th birthday card featuring an illustrated bird and word balloon design, embossed lettering and humorous birthday wishes. Aunt, i hope you have a very glorious birthday today. Women on average have about 16 years of life expectancy. Here are a few things i did in the last week, transitioning from my.
The good thing about being a snc single, no children is that i wasnt forced into having people there i didnt like. For your love, patience and care whenever we come for holidays, i cannot but wish you lots of wonderful things on your birthday. A seventieth birthday is a unique milestone birthday. When youre 70 years old, you become more thankful for the big things in life.