The Aging Process
Taking Control of the Aging Process57 total reviews
Comment from scd41
Your essay gives valuable suggestions on how to get along with the aging process. A few famous quotes interspersed in it drive home the points. Mark Twain had said " Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you do not mind, it does not matter," Instead of being self-conscious about one's age and shying away from physical as well as mental excercises, it would be better for aging persons to get down to brass tacks and experience the difference.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2014
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Your essay gives valuable suggestions on how to get along with the aging process. A few famous quotes interspersed in it drive home the points. Mark Twain had said " Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you do not mind, it does not matter," Instead of being self-conscious about one's age and shying away from physical as well as mental excercises, it would be better for aging persons to get down to brass tacks and experience the difference.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2014
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Thank you and well said! 8-)
Comment from mfowler
Congratulations on a great entry here. The non-fiction element is balanced through the use of research and personal experience wisdom. I think your quotes are very well selected and used at appropriate moments to underscore your own commentary. I couldn't agree more with you about the need for mind, body, spirit balance and you give ample suggestions of an easily achievable nature. Very well written with great cadence within the text.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2014
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Congratulations on a great entry here. The non-fiction element is balanced through the use of research and personal experience wisdom. I think your quotes are very well selected and used at appropriate moments to underscore your own commentary. I couldn't agree more with you about the need for mind, body, spirit balance and you give ample suggestions of an easily achievable nature. Very well written with great cadence within the text.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2014
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Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind comments. 8-)
Comment from judiverse
Excellent presentation. Your comments are very specific and sound. The quotations you add throughout are interesting. I especially enjoyed the last one from Harrison Ford. You have great points about exercise, and every senior citizen should heed them. I have been lax for the past few years after hip replacement and back problems. Keeping the mind active is important. I see that someone else likes Cryptoquotes. I work the on in our newspaper every day. And there's nothing like good old FanStory to inspite creativity. Great work and interesting. judi
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Excellent presentation. Your comments are very specific and sound. The quotations you add throughout are interesting. I especially enjoyed the last one from Harrison Ford. You have great points about exercise, and every senior citizen should heed them. I have been lax for the past few years after hip replacement and back problems. Keeping the mind active is important. I see that someone else likes Cryptoquotes. I work the on in our newspaper every day. And there's nothing like good old FanStory to inspite creativity. Great work and interesting. judi
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Thanks, Judi. I appreciate your review and comments. I can empathize with your back issues. Been there a few times myself and it is not fun. Glad to have a fellow cryptoquoter in my midst. Take care and keep on keeping on! 8-)
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You're very welcome, boxergirl. Yes, I love cryptoquotes and work them using a pen! judi
Comment from MizKat
Hi Boxergirl,
This is a very interesting Non-Fiction story for the writing contest. You don't sound very old. You should have told us your age. I am getting up in age and am eleven years younger than your mother. I really don't feel that old though.
Kat
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Hi Boxergirl,
This is a very interesting Non-Fiction story for the writing contest. You don't sound very old. You should have told us your age. I am getting up in age and am eleven years younger than your mother. I really don't feel that old though.
Kat
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Hey there, Kat. Thanks so much for your review. I did hint at my age when I mentioned my black-balloon birthday - 50 and then the next decade coming way too soon - 60+1! Yes, my mom is 88 and I can't keep up with her. She inspires me to stay young at heart! Take care and have a blessed weekend! 8-)
Comment from jaeladarling
Great tips! These are some things I keep trying to tell people, but no one seems to take me seriously. Oh well. Guess I'll be at the top of the heap when I hit my mark! LOL
Enjoyed this quite a bit. Thanks for sharing!
Suggestions:
'No Way, Hosea.' (LOL Well, this is minor, but usually the name used is Jose. :p)
"on their faces and their eyes" (Comma after "faces")
"won't hurt either ." (You've got an extra space before the period.)
"Try waking up every morning and ask," ("asking")
'What can I do today to make someone's life better,' (Question mark - then capitalize "And" for a new sentence after.)
"more like the engergizer bunny" ("Energizer" - capitalized)
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Great tips! These are some things I keep trying to tell people, but no one seems to take me seriously. Oh well. Guess I'll be at the top of the heap when I hit my mark! LOL
Enjoyed this quite a bit. Thanks for sharing!
Suggestions:
'No Way, Hosea.' (LOL Well, this is minor, but usually the name used is Jose. :p)
"on their faces and their eyes" (Comma after "faces")
"won't hurt either ." (You've got an extra space before the period.)
"Try waking up every morning and ask," ("asking")
'What can I do today to make someone's life better,' (Question mark - then capitalize "And" for a new sentence after.)
"more like the engergizer bunny" ("Energizer" - capitalized)
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Thanks so much for your great review. I really appreciate the spag comments!
Take care and keep on keeping on! 8-)
Comment from Eric1
Hi boxergirl, Bravo dear gal, you tell it how it is my friend, why should we all go away and die peacefully, I am a mere sixty two and still live life to the full, My Mother in law is 14 years older and since she was 70 and her husband died she looks upon that as an excuse to sit in the house all day watching Tv, what a waste of life!!!
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Hi boxergirl, Bravo dear gal, you tell it how it is my friend, why should we all go away and die peacefully, I am a mere sixty two and still live life to the full, My Mother in law is 14 years older and since she was 70 and her husband died she looks upon that as an excuse to sit in the house all day watching Tv, what a waste of life!!!
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Thanks so much, Eric. My brother watches endless hours of tv and complains that he is bored. I say keep on keeping on! 8-)
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You are most welcome boxergirl and I totally agree.
Comment from Nosha17
I found your commentary most informative and uplifting. I can relate to everything you wrote. I already speak foreign languages, but suddenly said to myself, learn another, so I am now learning Italian. I then told myself to do some exercises, and since I have I can now walk to my shops in 8 minutes instead of 12. I am eating less, to lose some weight. Well written and with very sound advice. Good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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I found your commentary most informative and uplifting. I can relate to everything you wrote. I already speak foreign languages, but suddenly said to myself, learn another, so I am now learning Italian. I then told myself to do some exercises, and since I have I can now walk to my shops in 8 minutes instead of 12. I am eating less, to lose some weight. Well written and with very sound advice. Good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Now, Faye, you are inspiring me with the languages. I want to learn Spanish! Thanks so much for your review. 8-)
Comment from Rosalyne
Hi, Karen.
What a fabulous article, and amazing outlook on life! Aging is something that many people fight, especially in our society that considers beauty only in the young. Mental attitude and laughter are such keys in enjoying life. Feeling stimulated helps all other activities fall into place. Your mom is awesome! She is 88 years young. Wonderful inspiring article. Sorry I haven't any six stars left.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Hi, Karen.
What a fabulous article, and amazing outlook on life! Aging is something that many people fight, especially in our society that considers beauty only in the young. Mental attitude and laughter are such keys in enjoying life. Feeling stimulated helps all other activities fall into place. Your mom is awesome! She is 88 years young. Wonderful inspiring article. Sorry I haven't any six stars left.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Thank you Rosalyne. I am happy you liked this post. And yes. My mom is anazing! Take care 8-)
Comment from justjo66
Well written self help essay. I especially liked the
quotes and the bold type to point them out. Easy to read with good insight. I hope you do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Well written self help essay. I especially liked the
quotes and the bold type to point them out. Easy to read with good insight. I hope you do well in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Thanks so much! 8-)
Comment from drivenbackward
Good post, boxegirl. This notes might not be original, but they're important. And reminders like this really do help people, especially when they're written in this type of friendly manner. Well done.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Good post, boxegirl. This notes might not be original, but they're important. And reminders like this really do help people, especially when they're written in this type of friendly manner. Well done.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014
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Thank you for your review and kind comments. 8-)
