Indeed Fred. That’s why I’m leaving my old life behind and moving out of this crazy country. I fought the early battles so my fires are almost banked now. I’m moving to a country that actually likes it’s seniors and celebrates them. So I’m beginning to dance again and relearn my Spanish. Life works if you work it.
Thanks Ian. I’ve already got my pensionado status approved. Now the hard part is trying to decide what I need to have with me and getting shed of the rest. It’s definitely a one day at a time process. I’m not leaving Substack though.
There's a freedom that comes with aging that no one tells us about. Freedom to do the things we want to, when we want to. Somehow things that seemed impossible when we were younger (there's no time, can't get away from work, it's not the best use of my time, I have family/work obligations....) become possible. The things that kept us from doing them before still exist but as we age we see, and feel, the value of doing them anyway. Thank you for this post and the reminder to do the things that fill our lives with joy and value!
Fred I'm so glad I've discovered your podcast and Substack! I've also gone through my own transition to a new phase of life. I used to be a really disaffected young person and had resigned myself to not really being able to do much to make things better or cause any significant change, then my family fell deeply into the MAGA cult and I realized that things were getting way past the point where anyone could be on the sidelines. I had no idea there was such an active community of people trying to make a change! I really want to be a part of the movement and I've been doing some work/research in my spare time that I think would be useful to share. I really want to make sure to catch the next monthly zoom conference, however I'm not really social-media savvy despite being Gen Z. How do I make sure I'm not missing anything?
I hear you about being the oldest person in a concert crowd. Saw Bruno Mars pre-COVID, danced the entire time, sang the entire time. About 2/3's of the way thru the show, an usher came over to me and marveled that I knew all the words. heh
I wasn't a huge fan of the bright lights shining into the audience, but I'm old so maybe that explains it.
Indeed Fred. That’s why I’m leaving my old life behind and moving out of this crazy country. I fought the early battles so my fires are almost banked now. I’m moving to a country that actually likes it’s seniors and celebrates them. So I’m beginning to dance again and relearn my Spanish. Life works if you work it.
I envy you. Best wishes.
Thanks Ian. I’ve already got my pensionado status approved. Now the hard part is trying to decide what I need to have with me and getting shed of the rest. It’s definitely a one day at a time process. I’m not leaving Substack though.
No one else has asked, so I will. Are you moving to Spain? Somewhere in South America? IMWTK
Central America.
There's a freedom that comes with aging that no one tells us about. Freedom to do the things we want to, when we want to. Somehow things that seemed impossible when we were younger (there's no time, can't get away from work, it's not the best use of my time, I have family/work obligations....) become possible. The things that kept us from doing them before still exist but as we age we see, and feel, the value of doing them anyway. Thank you for this post and the reminder to do the things that fill our lives with joy and value!
Fred I'm so glad I've discovered your podcast and Substack! I've also gone through my own transition to a new phase of life. I used to be a really disaffected young person and had resigned myself to not really being able to do much to make things better or cause any significant change, then my family fell deeply into the MAGA cult and I realized that things were getting way past the point where anyone could be on the sidelines. I had no idea there was such an active community of people trying to make a change! I really want to be a part of the movement and I've been doing some work/research in my spare time that I think would be useful to share. I really want to make sure to catch the next monthly zoom conference, however I'm not really social-media savvy despite being Gen Z. How do I make sure I'm not missing anything?
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Thank you! I've done it, and I'm looking forward to the next event!
Thank you!
There’s a magic to the ODESZA guys walking in the bar at the airport. The joy on your face is the best.
You have to wonder! It was such a joyous moment.
Lots of beautiful places there.
I hear you about being the oldest person in a concert crowd. Saw Bruno Mars pre-COVID, danced the entire time, sang the entire time. About 2/3's of the way thru the show, an usher came over to me and marveled that I knew all the words. heh
I wasn't a huge fan of the bright lights shining into the audience, but I'm old so maybe that explains it.