

I share my little accomplishments because I have been discouraged in the past feeling less than or that I couldn’t learn or my blurry eyes or hurtie fingers messed with my feelings of success of any kind.
What I’m learning seems insignificant, even to me. But when I look at tiny new things I can do, the little things add up to something huge. I’m so grateful for these lessons and processes.
I can now spend 40 minutes on the stationary bike, 10-20 reps door push-ups, floor/ceiling touches.
My fingers stretch more for the tenor recorder, almost full range now.
I dreamed of playing When the Saints Go Marching In as the chord changes are becoming smoother. And it doesn’t hurt anymore. Can you believe it?
People, including me, believe a person can’t learn and grow in their 70s and older but I’m learning to see it differently. I don’t think I ever had the freedom to learn this way. To play, enjoy all the little things.












There are big efforts behind this kind of handcrafting. We have some readymade cross stitched gobelins, and they are unfortunately also great dustcatchers. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
I know what you mean. The diamond paintings go into a portfolio if no one claims them or my thoughts don’t who should receive. Otherwise, they’d find dust and pet hair. I did cross stitch a few decades ago. I’m not sure my eyes and fingers could do that now. Though finding threads all over might be better than little plastic diamonds in the oddest places.😂
And thank you!
I am always so impressed with your accomplishments Darlene. Don’t let the naysayers get to you. You’re awesome. 👏🏼
Oh, that’s so sweet! Thank you! You are awesome!!!💜💜💜
You’re most welcome 😍
Here here! We can’t give up just because we are over 70! We are what we allow ourselves to be. Good on you Darleen don’t waste a minute 💜💜💜
Amen!💜💜💜💜💜
Beautiful
Thank you!
we should share the fun stuff, if we don’t they might not happen again…
I so agree!!!❤️
All those accomplishments are so important and wonderful! It show that when we are determined to, we can do anything! Don’t ever feel less-than, Dar. 🤩
You are amazing!
Yes! And thank you! I think my blogging friends are the best! So many people showing love and support. Like YOU!🤗
And you! I think so too!
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I believe we’re always learning, no matter our age, congrats, every accomplishment deserves recognition! X
Thank you!
looks very impressive
takes patience and skill too
Aw, thank you.
you go girlfriend!
Thanks!!!❤️🤗
I’ve always said there’s nothing more inspiring or life affirming than to create something. And I think that goes for anything that has to happen in small steps that add up to something. Huge congratulations, Dar! ❤
I know you and your family have seen so many obstacles and successes, you get it!❤️ Thank you so much for all you do!