As much as I like reading, I LOVE writing. Blogging is another excuse to get me to my keyboard more often. Hopefully, I can keep up with all my various writing projects. I haven’t been able to up till now, so I have no idea why I took on this blogging as well.
- I’m much better looking, of course
I’m a young-hearted senior—well, not exactly as young LOOKING as I FEEL, but a senior nonetheless (some total stranger keeps popping up in my mirror so I get a little confused; forgive me). I suppose I’m looking for like-minded people who understand what it’s like getting more forgetful or feeling swamped or experiencing twinges in places you never knew you had. And then there is golf. I can’t say I’m good and I haven’t a clue what my handicap is but I can WHACK that ball. When I aim is good, that is.
I’m a single grandma to two little girls (and have been a merry divorcee for 25 years) but I’ve been so busy I’ve hardly noticed. Living on my own without having to check with anyone has become a habit. I’ve made my choices and am not complaining. I just want to keep on rocking (I don’t mean the chair, I mean TO the MUSIC!) When I leave this earth, it will not be with a whimper. I hope to go kicking and screaming OR singing loudly, IF I can remember the words. I hope it will not be for a long time yet; I hope my health allows it. Till then, I want to s-q-u-e-e-z-e out as much living as I can. Join me?
Very like-minded!
It helps to know one is not alone.
Love your blog! Nice to know there are other women “of a certain age” out there who love to write and love to document their thoughts about this crazy world we live in. Thanks, also, for visiting my blog. I’ll be back.
You are very kind. Thank you. I’m enjoying building a small community of like-minded ladies ‘of a certain age’ here but I’ve only just started. I had no idea I would enjoy it so much. I like your blog too and have subscribed to it so we can watch each other blossom into the beautiful orchids we know we are, no matter what the world throws at us, or tries.
I’m notifying my favorite bloggers one by one, since I couldn’t figure out how to get links to work (I’m technically challenged) – You’ve been nominated by me for the Versatile Blogger Award. If you want to take advantage of this dubious honor… Write a post that mentions notquiteold as your nominator, nominate 15 other posts (a lot I know) and tell your readers seven things about yourself that they may not know. Congrats, and I love your blog.
You are so kind! Is there a time limit to this generous offer? I’m relatively new here and can only scare up six or seven other posts to nominate…I sure would LIKE to be able to participate though. I think this is a wonderful idea because it will give everyone involved more exposure.
Thanks for your enthusiasm and for reading my blog.
How could you possibly be better looking? It’s a divine photo! Your smile is sneaking through:) Your blog is fabulous!
You are too kind. If I wasn’t smiling before, I sure am NOW! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’ve signed up to follow yours too. Interesting stuff you have.
Amen, sister!
I love your blog, your writing, and the charming profile photo. I’ll definitely be back to read more! I especially liked the piece about noticing typos. . .
Thanks so much! You are most kind.
I like your blog too. Your sense of humour is so PERKY. Thanks for stopping by.
[...] Let’s Cut the Crap! honored me with this award shortly after I got to know her. She was my New Year’s surprise. I read her ‘About’ page where she speaks of being forgetful and my first thought was, this is my kind of girl. I then read her excellent post, In Like a Lion and I was hooked. Don’t be obdurate. Go read this post and you’ll discover a great blogger and the definition of this word, if it isn’t already a part of your vocabulary. Since our first encounter, I’ve found that we both are grammar nitpickers and avid readers. [...]
Aren’t you a sweetie. Have several ‘awards’ on the shelf that need dusting off and posting. I’m so far behind. thanks so much.
Oh I’m joining you! You speak my language! You are a very special person with a fantastic attitude. And you are beautiful, too! Your writing is superb…I love your sense of humor! I’m joining you and we will rock our way through our fun years! Rock on!
WOW, that put a smile on my face, I’ll tell you! I’m more than pleased to meet you and wish to thank you for stopping by and joining my blog. I’ll be over to check you out too. I LOVE like minds. Thank you.
Just thought I’d pop by and say ‘Hi’! I’m not a lady of a certain age, but I do enjoy the odd blog or two! I’m maybe not squeezing as much out of living as I possibly could do, but I hope you don’t mind if I join you…
Hey, WELCOME! It’s always nice to have another opinion about this and that. Love hearing from everyone and anyone who doesn’t mind reading my random thoughts. Thanks for stopping by.
I had to follow the blog because I love the title. Looking forward to seeing what you have to say!
I sure hope I can hold up the name to great regard. I’m just tired of people beating around the bush. Tell it like it is. That’s what I LIKE. I used to be a wall flower when I was young. I used to be afraid of my own shadow. After marriage, a child, divorce and being a single parent and flying by the seat of my pants, HELL I’m not pretending anymore (and especially at my age. Come ON). Glad to see you come visit.
Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award – I know you’ve been nominated before, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me. Don’t feel obliged to do anything more than just accept it as a compliment! Details here: http://vanessa-chapman.com/2012/03/13/the-versatile-blogger-award/
So NICE of you. I’m blushing and bowing here. I’m tickled and light-headed. I have so many awards to catch up on my blog and every day I say I WILL. Well, I will SOMEtime soon, I hope. Thanks so much!
Yes, just do a big annual thank you speech post for all the awards! That’s why I made a point to say to everyone I nominated that they shouldn’t feel obliged to do anything with it – it’s something that is thrust upon you through no fault of your own; although it’s partly your fault for being so great
Aren’t you kind and understanding! I thank you on both counts. One of these days I DO plan to catch up somehow because I so hate having things ‘hanging over my head’. I appreciate the compliment. You’ve made my day. That not to say you’re a slouch in the blogging department.
You are a wonderful and delightful writer.
Thank YOU. I do like writing and it’s led me to this wonderful community online. Love it. Nice to meet you too.
Hey, I just wondered if you had a name I could call you (real or made up) besides cut the crap? It’s getting awkward in commenting lol. I could just call you crap???? lol. I certainly get the name, and you don’t have to share your real one if you don’t like, but it doesn’t hurt to ask
Angie
Angie, you can call me Tess. That’s me. Actually it’s a short form of my proper name: Teresa. Anyway, I like asking questions myself when ‘m curious or just NEED to know (somethin)g. Nobody dies from hearing a question, right? Ask away. You’re a funny lady. I’ve been called a lot of things but never ‘crap’. I’m killing myself laughing here. I should be doing serious things because it’s Saturday but I sit here instead being entertained and it’s all FREE. Nice to hear from you Angie. Thanks for asking
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Staring at my middle aged face in the mirror, I am also saying I’m not going to face the second act lying down. Love your outlook and the blog
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Thanks for ‘liking’ my outlook and ‘following’ my blog. I look forward to talking with you again soon. Will be back to yours too.
I appreciate your comments on my (and my daughter’s) blog. I think we are kindred spirits. I too have been happily divorced for over 20 years and am nowhere near the rocking chair in the corner! Let’s make a toast to women of a certain age, their spunk, their humour, and their love of saying it like it is!
Here, here. Nice to meet like-minded women. I’m sure we’ll cross paths again. Have a lovely day. Thank for taking time to comments. I do love exchanging comments, opionions, ideas.
Very nice to “meet” you!
We’ll do this again, I hope and look forward to it already. This is so NICE.
Hello Tess! I nominated you and your blog for a Sunshine Award. You can read all about it here: http://robincoyle.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/affirmation-is-a-lovely-thing/
I hope you accept the nomination in the spirit with which I am giving it. It has been fun for me to receive!
Yes please, can I join too?:)
Come on down!
See ya soon!
What a surprise to find your writings, a refresing look at maturity – and life after children are grown up and well on their way down their own path to maturity or should we say earning their way into senior living.
I do go off track sometimes but I believe I continue to express what life is like (for me) after a ‘certain’ age. I’ve been meeting interesting other women through these posting. Welcome. I hope to talk again soon. I will check out your site too. Thank you.
I like your style, Tess!
Thanks so much, Robin! Nice of you to visit.
Hello,
It is so great to find another aspiring writer. You have done great things with your posts here, so keep penning and keep inspiring! I am sure the door will open for you one day.
I have a joyful ride in your blog, and now I’d like to invite you to visit mine. Thank you and have a wonderful day, my friend!
Subhan Zein
I DID visit your blog. You are ever joyful and such a wonderful HOST. I was brought up in a similar European flavour but I’ve become accustomed to the hurry-up-quick pace of our everyday lives. My apologies for that. I find it delightful to ‘converse’ with such a delightful spirit as yours. Hopefully, our paths will cross often. Your blog is pleasing and refreshing.
Thanks you for liking my post.
Really enjoyed reading your mind..so to speak! I love your joy and common sense that spills out in your writing. Love to keep in touch…you make me want to write better! good stuff! Rose
WELCOME green-eyed Rose. You have just made my day! Believe me, I’m just a green HORN myself but when I feel strongly about something, I suppose the passion shows.
I just checked you out. You have a wonderful blog I’ll be hitching up to it.
Thanks girlie! I love the connections in this cyber world…even if it does feel like nobody’s listening!
Tess, I just read the piece about hte women poets–oh, my gosh, it is heartwrenching. But I thank you for sharing it. What a powerful piece fo writing!
You’re welcome and it’s unBELIEVable. This is the first time I reblogged and am not sure the original blogger is getting credit. How do I find out. The blogger already send me a thank you. Nice to hear from you Naomi. Thanks for dropping a line. Tess
May I join your club of Over 65 Would-be Writers? Just found your irreverrant blog through “not quite old.”
Thank you Nancy at “not quite old and to you, Dor. Nice to meet you. The more the merrier. I look forward to exchanging opinions funny and hilarious.
Nice to meet you too! People usually take me seriously when I try to be hilarious. Can never understand why I get sympathetic comments instead of guffaws.
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Please feel free to accept or do nothing as you wish. Keep on writing!
http://frangipanisingaporenicum.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/versatile-blogger-award/
What a lovely person you are. I thank you for the honor but . . . I’m four months behind on all awards. I’ve been particularly loaded down with work this year. In addition, it takes forever to fulfil the required tasks. To me, it’s the THOUGHT that COUNTS and I thank you!
You don’t have to do this if you don’t want to, but thought you deserved it anyway
http://ohmymuse.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Did you see my email about the spam issue?
Yes, but my day has been a zoo. I tally up what I MUST concentrate on an then hope I get to it. I appreciate your e-mail. May be able to slow down to check it out by Thursday….You’re a BRICK and I thank you. Tess
Weird, weird stuff happening. Wanted to make sure you were aware. I hope your week calms down. Everything ok? I am the official worrier.
You make fun comments on all the blogs I visit so I had to come looking for your blog. Love it (especially your post on buffets!)
Thanks for coming by, kate. I’m pleased you enjoy what I’ve have to say. The buffet post was a lot tamer than I wanted it to be. Nice to meet you.