If you're 60 or older, come join me. Let's talk, hang out, tease and support each other.

[Blade]

Not quite 60 but knocking on the door.that door will open in 10 months and I will happily hobble threw. We'll maybe not hobble, may actually walk threw if I've had surgery again by then.

[iamkeri1]

Wow, the first posts in a long long time were on my birthday and I missed them. I have actually been going through a lot of very heavy things. It would be good to have people to talk to. Thanks for chiming in, Blade, homoe, Stone Butch and Orema. Welcome and come back soon.

Smooches,
Keri

[Soft*Silver]

I turned 65 this year. I really love the grace of aging. My hair is very silver and suddenly it’s extremely curly and thick just like it was when I was a teenager! I love the lines around my eyes. It’s as though I smile with my whole face now! Within me there is a peace I have been waiting all my life for. It wakens me softly. And later makes me tired so that sleep claims me easily. And in between, I explore for what I did not have time for before. I am baking sourdough bread! I’m learning how to cook Chinese meals. I’m taking lessons in Spanish. I’m building a huge raised bed garden with a greenhouse.
It’s interesting because in other parts of my life there were complications and strife. Not so here at 65. I am so grateful where I am at this age….

[firecat242]

61 and ok with it. Even with menopause I am more stable and content than I have ever been. Twice as bitchy? Yes. Several degrees warmer? Oh hell yes!! But I don't have the need to prove anything or compare myself to anyone else....for me that is priceless. I will take the aches and pains....the forgetting what you walked into a room for....and early bed times for the peace that has come with age and maturity.

[Stone-Butch]

Welcome to my world, won't you come on in. I do love that Jim Reeves song.

[iamkeri1]

Happy Pride, everyone.!!


Smooches
Keri

[Gentle Tiger]

Hello All,

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted. Turned 60 earlier this year. Who would have thought? Certainly not me! I didn’t expect to see 30. So imagine my surprise to still be here at 60!

Nothing witty or profound to say. Just thankful for the gift of life. And I thought I would say so.

Peace

[Kätzchen]

I just celebrated my 65th birthday (I’m a Memorial Day Weekend baby) the other day.

Me too ## (lucky I’m not dead yet and super grateful for each day of life).

❤️❤️❤️🥳🤩🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎁💫💫💫😚💋

[Soft*Silver]

Happy birthday!!!

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

I just celebrated my 65th birthday (I’m a Memorial Day Weekend baby) the other day.

Me too ## (lucky I’m not dead yet and super grateful for each day of life).

❤️❤️❤️🥳🤩🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎁💫💫💫😚💋

[Stone-Butch]

Do you ever ask yourself "how did I get here ?" I sure do, daily. My mind is awake, alive and wanting to dance my butt off. I guess we need to shake ourselves but, wait, not really. I like my mind as is. I realize now that I am as I am I can think better, clearer, make more sense of things. My temper is no longer quick to act as I think back to younger years when it was fast and furious, really, what was the point of it all. Now it brings me to a peaceful place knowing that noone else understands my way of thinking any more than I understand theirs. SO, think before you act or speak as if it is cruel and unnecessary, you are showing that age does not automatically come with wisdom.

[iamkeri1]

I was so excited to see recent posts on this thread. Hello everyone!

I have not been here for a long time myself. I started this thread a

long time ago. I have been in my seventies for some time now. Still alive, still kicking, still hungry.


I am alone now. My husband died 20 years ago. How could that be? I partnered again, another trans man, and he is gone too. Why do some of us die and some live on?



I am thankful every day, every minute really, for the blessings of my life.
I have 8 grandchildren. Again, how could that be? I was the one that didn't want kids. My Husband wanted them. In all things we gave each other what we wanted, so we adopted four kids out of foster care. These 8 beautiful beings, so vital to my life, came from that decision.



Will I ever partner again? Who knows? I am not anxious to share my home with someone. A new person in my space is hard. Share a bed for the night, or some afternoon delight? That is very appealing. I still have that hunger.


Mixed musings.


I wish you all a sweet evening filled with hunger for more. More life, more love, more music, more touching. More of whatever you long for.


Smooches,
Keri

[Soft*Silver]

I am now 67 1/2. Remember when you were young and half a year was so important to claim? “ I’m 8 1/2 years old!” lol
Today I noticed that I have crepe’ skin on my arms for the first time. Up until now my flesh was smooth on my limbs and my body. The only signs of aging were around my eyes, more lines than smile lines nowadays up there. Tonight as I was watching a show I reached for something and I noticed the crêpe in the folds of my arm. When I was a child and I saw my older relatives, I’m marveled at the crêpe skin of theirs. I loved the texture! How could skin honeycomb in such a relaxed way? I found it beautiful, like the ripples in the water when you throw a stone with it. And now I have some for myself!
My silver hair is so beautiful! I get so many compliments about it. I’ve cut it short and when the light hits it now, it’s like sun on steel.
I also have the aches and pains of aging, but I have the glory of it too. Everything is so settled, and in its quiteness, It’s so bright! like snow on an early winter morning when the world around you is just beginning…

[Stone-Butch]

Read this on the wall in someones house and never forgot it. "Too soon old, too late smart".

[iamkeri1]

I'm sitting here wishing I was not alone. There is a storm brewing out in the gulf. It is predicted to hit Florida as either a tropical storm or Cat1 hurricane with lots of rain and flooding. Storms make me nervous as hell, which is a big part of why I wish I had company right now. No one I can talk to right now. I am the only "night owl" in my friend group. So I decided to come to the planet to seek comfort and contact from y'all. Eeeek!


Smooches,
Keri

[nhplowboi]

You've been through plenty. Just use your common sense. I have faith in you. Let us all know when when you are safe.

[Stone-Butch]

I am over 60 and a definite night own and can be reached here to chat for comfort if needed.

[iamkeri1]

Thanks so much, Stone-Butch. Your offer is a comfort in itself.
Smooches,
Keri

[Stone-Butch]

You know , they say , that if there is snow on the roof, there is probably a fire in the furnace.

White hair will get you everywhere lol.

[iamkeri1]

Lost my post again in the middle of writing it. SO this will be be shorter. Thanks to those of you who responded to say I was not alone. It helped. The storm is huge and still hanging over the state, but fortunately it is not as strong as many of them are. Most of the damage will be caused by water/flooding.


Just talked to a friend in Mulberry Florida. Her house is partially flooded. It has happened before and she was pretty stoic about it. I live on what they call the ridge. It is the highest part of Florida, about 300 feet above sea level. We have never had a flood. But my son, who is a truck driver is out driving in this mess and there is lots of flooding elsewhere.


The storm is moving cross Florida heading for Georgia and South Carolina and after that, who knows. My love and best wishes to those who are in her pathway.
Smooches,
Keri

[Stone-Butch]

After living where I do for the last 20 years and never having seen a tornado or earthquake and only street size flooding. I feel fortunate listening to news how others are suffering all over the world and knowing how lucky I am to be away from all that. Take nothing for granted and help those who need it. I believe that donations should be given if you have it to give to show your caring for those not so fortunate.