tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post3847490628117294311..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: WHY MIDLIFE'S FABULOUS - NEW EXPERIENCESLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22008405228910145342017-04-21T22:29:24.837+08:002017-04-21T22:29:24.837+08:00I love trying new things. I don't think there ...I love trying new things. I don't think there is a craft I haven't attempted. PS - Your stained glass railing is gorgeous!Weekends in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137035578512456633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47934589296268790432017-04-18T13:50:51.421+08:002017-04-18T13:50:51.421+08:00That's pretty much the spirit of my #festivalo...That's pretty much the spirit of my #festivalof50 this year - try new things and hopefully discover new joys!Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-81032079982747420852017-04-18T09:35:54.553+08:002017-04-18T09:35:54.553+08:00I particularly loved your point about work - and t...I particularly loved your point about work - and the courage to finally leave a job that didn't fit right anymore and how it worked out better in the end. I've experienced similar in not quite mid-life and have supported friends going through the same. I love the "grab the life you want" feel of what you write here. I try to do that now. And will continue moving forward. - LouiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-84448615885588055312017-04-18T07:04:13.412+08:002017-04-18T07:04:13.412+08:00Good on you. Way to go! I love trying new things a...Good on you. Way to go! I love trying new things and challenging myself, however without stressing myself. Maria Parenti-Baldeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119814085864742997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36357933635451025642017-04-18T06:44:21.171+08:002017-04-18T06:44:21.171+08:00On the one hand, I am getting close to retirement ...On the one hand, I am getting close to retirement and I think "now what?" On the other hand, I have my autistic brother in law to worry about, and it's a real unknown quantity. But it can't be my sole focus, either. I have a lot to think about. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44887256562705160702017-04-18T05:26:24.746+08:002017-04-18T05:26:24.746+08:00I saw my career as a homeschool mom coming to a cl...I saw my career as a homeschool mom coming to a close a few years before my peeps were going to graduate. I knew I didn't want to go back to the classroom as a teacher. My husband was very supportive when I shared I wanted to write. I began blogging about four years ago now. I'm so glad I did, because as my children prepare to graduate from high school this year I have another path already started and I'm eager to jump in with both feet. It makes me less sad about them leaving and growing up. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762182148984132468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-33871988631041154982017-04-18T04:45:21.199+08:002017-04-18T04:45:21.199+08:00I don't need convincing! I love it and it'...I don't need convincing! I love it and it's a privilege denied to many!<br />Carol CassaraJulieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803100742619850069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50974474188299933392017-04-18T04:43:07.561+08:002017-04-18T04:43:07.561+08:00I always love your cheerful aspect and positive th...I always love your cheerful aspect and positive thinking!Travels with Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216338498829504515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83144605331024354532017-04-18T04:34:53.920+08:002017-04-18T04:34:53.920+08:00Having new experiences not only keeps life interes...Having new experiences not only keeps life interesting but we learn and grow. I also felt like you about my self worth and underestimated my abilities. I stayed in a job way to long because I thought no one else would want me. What a waste but at least I finally took the leap and never looked back. Have a great week!Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-67621635021339539892017-04-18T03:50:16.967+08:002017-04-18T03:50:16.967+08:00I bought a bright yellow bicycle a couple years ag...I bought a bright yellow bicycle a couple years ago. Just looking at it cheers me, and riding it even more so.<br /><br />I looked at your post about the stained glass stair rail. Oh my goodness, it's gorgeous! I love Calla Lilies.<br /><br />Trudy @ <a href="http://reelfocus.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Reel Focus</a><br />Food in Film: <a href="http://reelfocus.blogspot.com/2017/04/food-in-film-nacho-cheese-flavored-chips.html" rel="nofollow">Nacho Cheese-flavored Chips</a>Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89379243126502403122017-04-18T01:09:56.460+08:002017-04-18T01:09:56.460+08:00This is a great way to start my Monday! I think w...This is a great way to start my Monday! I think we do become creatures of habit and sorta close ourselves off from trying new things. Being open to saying, yes, is so freeing and energizing!Ellen Dolgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677166084142148843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45786517025043767832017-04-17T22:46:03.020+08:002017-04-17T22:46:03.020+08:00What positive directions your life has taken! Good...What positive directions your life has taken! Good for you!! <br />I started sewing again. Like riding a bike, which I do every day, a fun old skill reignited. Of course there is a blog about it coming up!Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263065017109894464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36740781648548671102017-04-17T22:34:00.892+08:002017-04-17T22:34:00.892+08:00Your take on life is energizing, Leanne! ☺ It was...Your take on life is energizing, Leanne! ☺ It was brave of you to seek out a new job in midlife. Your staircase railing looks amazing and is definitely creative. Like you, I'm skeptical about most of these 'cures', but am glad the daith piercing had a positive effect. Makes me want to rethink the acupuncture idea for arthritis relief. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-30217602782137739202017-04-17T21:38:55.663+08:002017-04-17T21:38:55.663+08:00Ugh. Those very words "there is nothing new u...Ugh. Those very words "there is nothing new under the sun"have just recently come out of my mouth. Whats a girl to do except paint the kitchen yet again? Help, I feel like all inspiration has left me...I no longer have a kids/school/sports schedule, so Im skittering all over the place and can't seem to pull anything together...I start something and stop and do something else. The thing I really WANT to do, I have no clue on how to get there. Is there a point to anything? unpackingtreasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963754091655895696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44818103772345662922017-04-17T21:08:04.738+08:002017-04-17T21:08:04.738+08:00I'm not buying the not creative or experimenta...I'm not buying the not creative or experimental story you are telling yourself. The proof is in this post. You make several wonderful points here. I am in my 60's and recently sold half of my stuff and move cross country to a small town. It wasn't easy, but it brought me back to life after being stagnant for a long time. Now, I am living with zest and my old friend depression has disappeared. I wholeheartedly agree with what you have to say here.Linda Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525950328819234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38615565935884692382017-04-17T21:03:18.103+08:002017-04-17T21:03:18.103+08:00Really enjoying your series on the topic of midlif...Really enjoying your series on the topic of midlife!Suddenly Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483813654827621158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20730114331586997492017-04-17T20:58:59.365+08:002017-04-17T20:58:59.365+08:00I am heeding your words this morning. 9:20 AM. Sen...I am heeding your words this morning. 9:20 AM. Send me all your thoughts :-) :-) :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086887417121838938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-18641387506524430442017-04-17T20:56:41.787+08:002017-04-17T20:56:41.787+08:00It is so important to do all these things in order...It is so important to do all these things in order to avoid the monotony! And these are some great ways to charge yourself up!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><a href="http://www.geetikagupta.com" rel="nofollow">BoisterousBee</a> <br />Boisterous Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989123295379786851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31245903777135468462017-04-17T20:29:03.708+08:002017-04-17T20:29:03.708+08:00Great to read how revitalised you're feeling. ...Great to read how revitalised you're feeling. Experimenting with new ideas can be very rewarding, loving your take in this challenge. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444193007299838588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-668183895790652762017-04-17T19:39:31.672+08:002017-04-17T19:39:31.672+08:00Love this post for all the aspects you're writ...Love this post for all the aspects you're writing about, stepping out of your comfort zone, trying new things, getting creative, way to go!<br />My Mom recently gave me her old bicycle. Just like you hadn't ridden a bike in I-don't-even-know. Took it to the shop for an overhaul and really looked forward to pick-up day! <br />Happy Monday!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06945984135731336978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20548648173365891522017-04-17T19:33:10.346+08:002017-04-17T19:33:10.346+08:00You know me, I love trying new things. But I find...You know me, I love trying new things. But I find it strange that you say you're not creative yet have this blog that you post to regularly. That's creative, but I'm glad you found another outlet for your creativity!Jennifer (UnfoldAndBegin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17551135949555390277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50478265056236786512017-04-17T17:33:37.446+08:002017-04-17T17:33:37.446+08:00I totally agree in trying new things, taking risks...I totally agree in trying new things, taking risks and getting out of your comfort zone. That's how we continue to grow :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762987240307604682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-6025464013792812082017-04-17T16:43:51.130+08:002017-04-17T16:43:51.130+08:00Wow. You are amazing and setting a wonderful examp...Wow. You are amazing and setting a wonderful example for many. Did you know there is a blog link up called I Blog On Tuesdays which is for newly published posts? I am a commenter there. It only stays open for most of the hours of the Tuesday each week. Your post tomorrow would be ideal. The page which hosts it is www.kyliepurtell.com and it's an Australian community where people comment too!! Denyse xDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9187651547234028082017-04-17T14:38:00.991+08:002017-04-17T14:38:00.991+08:00The daith piercing was new to me but if it works, ...The daith piercing was new to me but if it works, why not? Very true, in life one must take a few risks. After all fortune favours the bold. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-65516126493968718632017-04-17T11:48:19.246+08:002017-04-17T11:48:19.246+08:00Hi, Leanne - I love that you believe yourself not ...Hi, Leanne - I love that you believe yourself not to be 'creative' or 'experimental,' but you have taken the risk to experiment and create....and share it with us. I am finding your A-Z Challenge Posts to be very inspiring!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.com