Invisible

Keith's Ramblings

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Isn’t aging wonderful?

Gone the inhibitions of youth, caution thrown to the wind!

Once I cared what people thought, now I don’t give a damn. Once I agonised over what looked cool, now I couldn’t care less.

Yesterday image was everything. Today I’m content to blend, to disappear, to be invisible.

No longer do I tread the catwalk of life. Happening has happened, fashion has flown and style matters not.

Now I am the audience, not the attraction. Now I’m the critic not the criticised.

Isn’t aging wonderful?

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Thanks to Sadje for once again hosting

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32 thoughts on “Invisible”

  1. Denise's avatar Denise Jan 8, 2024 / 18:09

    After the week I have had, this said it all perfectly. Thank you.

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  2. Dora's avatar dorahak Jan 8, 2024 / 18:12

    Well said. Because there are positives to aging, and aging well. 🙂

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  4. Dale's avatar Dale Jan 8, 2024 / 18:26

    Well now hang on… the one thing that is NOT cool about being invisible is when you are so to the customer service, the cashier and various other places that don’t “see” peeps with grey hair 😉
    However, at other times? Yes, please!

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      • Dale's avatar Dale Jan 9, 2024 / 16:47

        Hahaha! I think of the Grace and Frankie series where they tackle this particular subject.

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  6. Patricia's avatar Patricia Jan 8, 2024 / 22:45

    There is much about aging that is positive. Sadly, sometimes the negatives take center stage. Gotta be careful not to let that happentoo often.

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  8. beth's avatar beth Jan 9, 2024 / 00:10

    there are many plusses to aging, and one for me is that my fashion is all about comfort

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      • beth's avatar beth Jan 10, 2024 / 01:19

        I’d think you’d love this book I’m reading right now and it deals with all of this – hilarious! see below

        Hendrik Groen , pseudonym of Peter de Smet , is a Dutch writer . He is the author of the book ” Something to make something of life” published in 2014 : The secret diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ years . That book was awarded in 2016 with the Audience Award for the Dutch Book

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  10. Sadje's avatar Sadje Jan 9, 2024 / 11:45

    Oh yes, aging is indeed liberating. Thanks Keith for your wonderful take.

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  12. Nicole Horlings's avatar Nicole Horlings Jan 10, 2024 / 19:20

    “Now I am the audience, not the attraction.” – great line, Keith!

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  15. ben Alexander's avatar ben Alexander Jan 15, 2024 / 17:49

    Keith, your reflection on aging resonates with a liberating perspective. Your words eloquently capture the shift from societal expectations to personal contentment, embracing the freedom that comes with age. Well expressed!

    ~David

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