Tag Archives: active aging

Gray Pride

It finally happened. Friday night hubs and I went out for a quick bite. We were offered the Senior Discount… …without asking for it. I’m not gonna lie; it stung a bit. Not because I don’t like saving money; it … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: Forever Young

As I’ve said ad nauseam, I love active aging stories. And photos of older adults doing things that they are supposed to be too old to do (like the surfer dudette above). I found this slideshow on PurpleClover.com. Boy, I … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: Watch Jean Dance!

As I’ve shared before, I’m a sucker for a great active aging story. I saw this clip on Facebook. Ninety year old Jean Veloz is still swing dancing after all these years. Enjoy the clip, then check out her website … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: Rest In Peace, Banana George

You know I’m a sucker for a great active aging story. Last week I ran across a Facebook story about Banana George, who recently died at age 98. Banana George took up water skiing at age 40. Here’s a clip … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: In Quotes and Photographs

“I have three messages: “one is we should never ever give up; “two is you are never too old to chase your dreams; “and three is it looks like a solitary sport but it takes a team.” Diana Nyad Photo … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: Jennie Rhodes

There’s no doubt that we Americans live in a youth-obsessed society. For heaven’s sake, fifteen year old models are hired to sell wrinkle cream. Magazine covers are airbrushed to death so that we don’t see our favorite starlets looking anything … Continue reading

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