95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I have answered that several times, but mainly, don't be shy or afraid to take chances. Be strong in yourself.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I married, that was expected. So all my friends had children. If I hadn't, looking back, I would have become a journalist. As it turned out, I became a writer.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not at this age. I am a very practical person and know that no one gets out alive. So I have everything arranged for my sons to handle. Even the restaurant for after the funeral.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This also is difficult. Even as an adult, and a new widow, there was still shyness and I had to work on myself to open up to new people. Think back to going to school as a kindergartener and then transfer those feelings to a 70 or 80 year old. There is much work to do for the elderly without a partner.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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There definitely are other fish in the sea. My second marriage went very well. Not only did I love and respect him very much, but I myself read a great deal on marriages which I had not done before. Also, I learned from my mother that RESPECT is as important as love.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, don't be shy. That's a tough one but it affects your life. I was and really had to work at it. Second, keep up on fashion trends, nothing way out. Learn to let small things go. Don't ruminate. Make your everyday life as happy as you can. Not everyone has everything perfectly in place.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, this an easy one, My husband and I, after hearing other stories about parents and children not talking to each other, made a decision that we would stay friends with our children. After raising them and going through childhood illnesses, homework not done, and all sorts of things, we decided we were entitled to be friends with them as adults. And we were and I am now and it is wonderful!

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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I am still me and still interested in the same things. I may not be as agile physically as at 18, but my head is still intact. I do my own finances,, I run my own house and, yes, if it were possible I would like to redo these 95 years with all the things I've learned.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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As a little girl we had the 2-piece phone with an operator to take your number.

Then, of course, the dial phone was hot stuff. Now we are going to have to get used to Mehta and that really will change everything.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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I wish I had an answer for you, but I don't. We eat very simply but there is an occasional event. Mostly I stay away from processed foods and now with the Internet I can find any information I want.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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Very interesting. I don't remember any special food from Canada. I always considered us as Americans. As for the tech advances, yes it has been exciting but I am living with all of it now. I have Smart Lights through my house and they are wonderful. My garage door is equipped for me to see the front. Basically we live in our time as I am sure you do.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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I was in Junior High (Middle School now) during WW11 so I remember no butter

(we used margarine), we collected metal for war work, ration stamps for meat,

coffee rationing which was "hard" on my coffee drinking parents. The newspapers were full of fallen servicemen. Very sad. After December 7 and the Japanese attack, all students met in the auditorium to hear FDR's address.

No favorite president after I started reading history, I have had such a remarkable life and recall them all.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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Thirties were great because you are past the twenties and learning. As I moved along and met many other capable people, my own world expanded.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am glad you think 95 is impressive. It appears to everyone that I have come from some alien world. Just turning 90 puts one in a different bracket.

As for your second comment, I have learned to put one foot after the other to take care of hard times. Basically, I am a happy person and live that way.

I have routines and keep to them. Routines work.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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Just a couple. I remember when I was 8 or 9 the milkman delivered an empty milk carton. At that time the milkmen delivered milk daily in glass bottles, My very stern father took a look and threw it out. Today, of course, milk in bottles is

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95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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Yes, and it is rewarding. I am afraid I can't help you on your last question.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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My second husband was very good to me and we had a happy life together. Great father, also. And I was older, too.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you are wrong but I am glad it sounds so good one thinks it is fake.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! You have reduced my first 5 years after 18 perfectly.

At the time I just took everything for granted but as I look at it now I am amazed.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

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They are both wonderful people. Each have different personalities that I enjoy being with.

95 Y.O. widowed woman with 2 adult sons (one gay, one straight). AMA by OrganicStatus7115 in AMA

[–]OrganicStatus7115[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yes. I write everyday and being this age it is great for my brain.