About Turning 76

Posted on April 18, 2024 by

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Today was the dreaded day. It was okay. Better than okay. Here’s why.

Category: Aging in Abundance

8 Comments on “About Turning 76”

  1. You’re my hero, Jan. I turn 76 this summer and never thought about a hundred until watching your piece. You made me smile. Onward. Dan

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  2. Huge congratulations and you are my idol, you have an amazing spirit that carries you, in spite of everything, woo hoo!

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  5. Happy Birthday! My friend came from the states to celebrate her 76th with me. Hers is on the 21..I preceded you both by 9 months. You young thang!!!

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  8. Jan, when I was a sprout I had a jog with a saddlery company in Baltimore. I worked for the shipping clerk, Mr. Ed. He was about 75 when I met him, and everytime I complained about something he’d exclaim ” Son, the first hundred years are the hardest…after that it’s all down hill.”
    He did make it to the century mark.

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