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  • Curiosity went down to the woods and had a surprise.

    The Knees needed their daily. Curiosity looked at the map and suggested this. A thin strip of woodland, apparently a ridge between two suburban areas …
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  • Curiosity! A free gift for a rich life?

          Curiosity! A free gift for a rich life. “Curiosity” definitely needs some outdoor exercise. We can go out!  But only locally. Where to go?          “Curiosity” …
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  • I Have a Death Wish! Have you?

      Happy to die now? Surprisingly, “Yes!” Now, is of course, my 86 th year.  No commiserations needed. I am not in any way ill, actually …
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  • Do You Shilly Shally? Good. Great Form of Exercise!

    So long as it has speed and sudden stops or turns it works. Shilly Shallying as exercise will keep those balance mechanisms on their toes! …
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At 80+ That Pause. The One When You Stand Up and Freeze!
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

At 80+ That Pause. The One When You Stand Up and Freeze!

The moment they feel gravity, the Knees are on strike. “Dont” they scream “ Dont you dare move!” Threats of unknown horrors form worrying clouds.

So what do you do?

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April 20, 2018
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Stereotyping of Oldies? Stupid!
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

Stereotyping of Oldies? Stupid!

We have to alter the distorted image of later years, this lack of understanding of our lifestyle and its quality.

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April 18, 2018
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Red Carpet at 82!  What to wear?
Later years? Happy Years!

Red Carpet at 82! What to wear?

Yes! Got it, it will be the ‘Vintage Look’. Many years ago in an antique shop I fell in love and bought a black velvet Edwardian Evening Cape. Always knew there would be an occasion to wear it! And with the toy boy looking great in Black Tie.

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April 15, 2018
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Reaching 83? Lifestyle Plan B!
Later years? Happy Years!

Reaching 83? Lifestyle Plan B!

Seriously, I am not worried about the body stuff, except for total concentration on comfort and ease. Beginning to think that by 83 bodies need cherishing not bullying.

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March 24, 2018
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In my 83rd Year Delighted to Find Life is still Great!
Later years? Happy Years!

In my 83rd Year Delighted to Find Life is still Great!

The great relief is looking back at all the fears and worries you had, the bad things which seemed catastrophic at the time. You got through them!

So many things turned out alright in the end.

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March 15, 2018
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Magic Walk No.12: Small Loch Leads to Reflections…on Resurrection!
Curiosity and Magic at 80+

Magic Walk No.12: Small Loch Leads to Reflections…on Resurrection!

Curiosity and I became entranced by reflections and by that vivid blue celebration balloon, resting in a different word. Began to get more philosophical: thinking about the perpetual cycles of life.

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March 4, 2018
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Magic Wander in an ‘Unknown’ Town. Challenge! Where is it?
Curiosity and Magic at 80+

Magic Wander in an ‘Unknown’ Town. Challenge! Where is it?

It is a historic town frequently in the news headlines, especially in the last few years. The Times ran a whole series about it!

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February 25, 2018
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So here I am, Joyce at 80+…

...also known as Grandma Williams. I've travelled the world, written books, been a Physio & TV Presenter. Now I'm 80+ and I'm blogging about the fun and nonsense of being ancient in a modern world and experiencing everyday ageism in all its glory!

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