I have a friend who is 87 who, despite two rounds of cancer and spinal arthritis is currently learning the guitar! She was once a keen cyclist and now she keeps an exercise bicycle in her outhouse and aims to ride 3km a day! Her motto is 'life is like riding a bicycle, if you want to keep your balance, you must keep moving'.
I did my degree as a mature student. I'd love to be doing a further degree but no way with the fees. I'm going to yoga for the first time, returning to early drawing skills and trying to add painting. I do Future Learn courses, the best so far have been poetry and creative writing. I plug away at French and have recently joined a theatre group.
I came from a poor background and envy those with middle class cultural capital who have childhood skills to build on. I'm starting again but at least I have the time and enough income to keep learning. The worst thing is motivation, managing DH 24/7 and memory. My mind is sharp enough but ageing brings the frustration of grasping for words and facts that would once have been instantly available.
To go through chemo therapy or choose not to?
The majority of Israeli Jews do not want to occupy Gaza.
Have any of you got all electric cars? Pros and cons please.