About

“One thing is certain, and I have always known it – the joys of my life

have nothing to do with age”

— May Sarton

I am 83,5 years old.

At 80 (or 90?) we are close to the mental and spiritual peak,

we have a bit of life experience and we still remember

what is love and sex. .

I’d like to stay young in mind and spirit and to enjoy every

minute of my life.

My greatest joy and love is my family.

Reading, photography and playing chess are the greatest pleasures.

Walking and exercising keep me fit.

Politics and economics, international affairs and philosophy,

music and art are of interest to all of us.

Blogging allows to learn daily, to communicate, to share

interests and feelings.

I already found many talented people who are now my good friends. I’ll do my best to

make this blog interesting.

463 thoughts on “About”

nicolefrancescaevans on January 29, 2015 at 17:14 said:

Lovely blog- very inspiring. Stay in touch

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- JF on January 29, 2015 at 17:48 said:
  
  Is “stay in touch” addressed to both of us? 😉
  
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  - nicolefrancescaevans on January 29, 2015 at 17:49 said:
    
    ha of course! 🙂
    
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Jane Lurie on January 29, 2015 at 21:02 said:

Hello JF, Thank you for following my photography blog, Jane’s Lens. I hope you are inspired. Wonderful blog!

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- JF on January 29, 2015 at 21:07 said:
  
  Yes, Jane, I like your pictures very much! Best to you!
  
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neuroticocomic on February 2, 2015 at 14:11 said:

Thanks for dropping by my blog again! 🙂

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- JF on February 2, 2015 at 18:56 said:
  
  Please don’t thank me every time. 😉
  
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artaxes on February 9, 2015 at 22:48 said:

I can’t remember which novel from Rafael Sabatini it was or the exact quote but it was something like this.
It’s not the years that make a man old. He is old when he has no more hope and illusions.
I like your blog. Mature, interesting and with deep thoughts.

Artaxes

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- JF on February 9, 2015 at 23:15 said:
  
  I love the word “mature”! Hope to be mature several more decades. Best to you!
  
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alt.truisms on February 12, 2015 at 11:12 said:

Thank you for following my blog. Look forward to sharing more with you. xoxo Anais

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- JF on February 12, 2015 at 12:23 said:
  
  Best to you!
  
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viaja2 on February 18, 2015 at 19:14 said:

Muchas gracias por leerme y seguir mi blog.
Me encanta la foto de inicio de su blog.
Saludos.

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- JF on February 19, 2015 at 01:53 said:
  
  My pleasure! Best to you!
  
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  - viaja2 on February 19, 2015 at 11:38 said:
    
    Igualmente. Un saludo.
    
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Osyth on February 22, 2015 at 22:49 said:

Hola! I just nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Feel free to accept or ignore! 🙂

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- JF on February 23, 2015 at 11:12 said:
  
  Thank you for the nomination but my blog is a NO AWARD blog. I appreciate very much reblogs and links on WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Best to you!
  
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  - Osyth on February 24, 2015 at 16:16 said:
    
    I’m sorry for that and did not mean to cause any offense. I hope that you will get some new visitors through those exploring the nominations. 🙂
    
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    - JF on February 24, 2015 at 17:01 said:
      
      Oh, no! I am grateful and hope to get more visitors from your nomination. BTW, congratulations to you!
      
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      - Osyth on February 24, 2015 at 17:10 said:
        
        Thank you but actually these awards are a double edged sword to be sure … I have now worked out how to display the badges and hope that it will put people off double nominating me 😉
        
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Garrulous Gwendoline on February 24, 2015 at 04:18 said:

Hello JF, what an inspirational introduction. I dropped in to thank you for following my blog – The Reluctant Retiree, and I paused to have a look around. What an eclectic collection of beautiful observations . I will be following you also.

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- JF on February 24, 2015 at 07:27 said:
  
  I hope we’ll cross our ways many times. Best to you!
  
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http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com on February 28, 2015 at 15:20 said:

Thank you for following my blog. We are of the same era and I feel we will understand each other.

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- JF on February 28, 2015 at 15:53 said:
  
  I hope so but I lived first 40 years in the USSR. You can read about it in my posts about life there if you go to the page “My writings”.
  
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http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com on February 28, 2015 at 15:20 said:

PS I love your header picture.

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- JF on February 28, 2015 at 15:49 said:
  
  It’s part of a Pocono Manor (small town in Pennsylvania) golf course. There are many photos of Pocono Manor in the blog.
  
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Jennifer on March 1, 2015 at 11:57 said:

Thanks JF you inspire me. You have enormous amount of energy to blog regularly, what’s the secret?

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- JF on March 1, 2015 at 12:24 said:
  
  It’s simple. I enjoy learning and sharing. And I am retired. 😉
  
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createarteveryday on March 1, 2015 at 15:24 said:

Hello JF, and thanks for following my blog! I’m inspired by you, and looking forward to your updates!

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TanGental on March 2, 2015 at 17:49 said:

thank you JF for the follow

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- JF on March 2, 2015 at 18:08 said:
  
  Pleasure!
  
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Madam_W on March 3, 2015 at 18:24 said:

Lovely!

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In My Cluttered Attic on March 4, 2015 at 18:09 said:

Hey JF a big thank you for looking in on my recent post today. Hope it gave you smile as we can never have enough of those.

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- JF on March 4, 2015 at 18:47 said:
  
  Yes, it did! 😉 Best to you!
  
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  - In My Cluttered Attic on March 4, 2015 at 18:48 said:
    
    And vice-verse :o)
    
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yasniger on March 5, 2015 at 09:32 said:

Thanks for showing interest in what I put out too. I sincerely hope you continue to find my works entertaining & pleasurable. Be safe.

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- JF on March 5, 2015 at 14:10 said:
  
  Best to you!
  
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  - yasniger on March 6, 2015 at 08:14 said:
    
    Thanks. & to you too, my friend
    
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Alka Girdhar on March 19, 2015 at 05:47 said:

Anytime I come across someone using same theme – Twenty Eleven – I pause and check their blog.
Yours is a wonderful blog!! Loved reading ‘About’ you – sums up whole life – past, present, future. You are an inspiration 🙂

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- JF on March 19, 2015 at 06:25 said:
  
  Nobody knows future! Present exist only a moment. Past is the most important! Every day I continue to learn its lessons and enjoy the gift of life. Best to you!
  
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  - Alka Girdhar on March 19, 2015 at 09:19 said:
    
    Very true! Past is gone but at least it was/is real. Future may not even happen. Great insightful thoughts. Thanks.
    
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    - JF on March 19, 2015 at 09:45 said:
      
      😉 Best to you!
      
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sillisoup on March 22, 2015 at 00:52 said:

I came to your blog through a random accident. I’m staying because I like it very much. You are an artist on so many levels. I’ll look forward to reading/seeing more of your work.

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- JF on March 22, 2015 at 12:12 said:
  
  Same here, best to you!
  
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Donna from MyOBT on April 3, 2015 at 16:48 said:

It’s always a pleasure to find someone of like mind. I’m so pleased you found my blog so I could find yours!

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- JF on April 3, 2015 at 19:14 said:
  
  I am very pleased to find you (the blog is your reflection)!
  
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art ana pj on April 8, 2015 at 09:19 said:

I’m glad I found your blog… You are such inspirational person, with amazing energy… Just, I enjoyed your blog!

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- JF on April 8, 2015 at 12:53 said:
  
  Hi, Ana. Love your blog and your paintings! Best to you!
  
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joyezeka on April 11, 2015 at 17:18 said:

Thanks for following! I am so inspired! WOW! #Suzie81SpeaksPartyGuest

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- JF on April 11, 2015 at 17:34 said:
  
  My pleasure! Glad to meet you at the party!
  
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Good Woman on April 12, 2015 at 05:13 said:

Thank you for following my blog. I am very inspired and impressed by your blog. I hope that in a few more years I can be as vital and energetic as you are.

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- JF on April 12, 2015 at 06:13 said:
  
  I am sure you will be still wonderful Good Woman at any age! Best to you!
  
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  - Good Woman on April 13, 2015 at 04:46 said:
    
    God willing!
    
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jesh stg on April 13, 2015 at 07:07 said:

When I grow up I hope to live like you do:) Thank you for visiting my blog!

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- JF on April 13, 2015 at 09:30 said:
  
  It’s a pleasure to find your blog and meet you! Best to you!
  
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Julie Weigley on April 15, 2015 at 00:47 said:

Glad I found my way here. It’s nice to “meet” you. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Were the Pocono Manor photos taken in the Pennsylvania Poconos? I grew up not too too far from there.

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- JF on April 17, 2015 at 13:46 said:
  
  Right. Pocono Manor is 2 miles from Mount Pocono (another charming city).
  
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New Bloggy Cat on April 18, 2015 at 02:37 said:

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The Sock Mistress on April 20, 2015 at 06:10 said:

I nominated you for the Sisterhood of the Bloggers award which you can read about here – http://14weeksworthofsocks.com/2015/04/20/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/ – I won’t be offended if you don’t do a blog post about it 🙂

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- JF on May 14, 2015 at 18:42 said:
  
  Thank you for nomination. The blog is a no award blog. Best to you!
  
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  - The Sock Mistress on May 15, 2015 at 20:39 said:
    
    No problem. 🙂
    
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J.Gi Federizo on May 27, 2015 at 01:57 said:

Hi! I don’t think I’ve said my thank-you so THANK YOU for the FOLLOW!!! So coincidental, too, that your initials are the same as mine (mine was JF until the first week of January 15, he he)….Think I’ll have a look around your blog 🙂

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begintobelieve on June 12, 2015 at 00:40 said:

Hi JF,

I was wondering if you would be willing to help me out with something. Recently, you liked my post, “How to Know You’re Enough!” …on my blog, begintobelieve.com.

It really seemed to resonate with a lot of women; I guess we can all relate to the overwhelming-ness of being female in todays’ society.

Anyway,because this post resonated with so many, I’ve decide to write an ebook entitled “How to Know You’re Enough!” – The Manual- The Female Edition.

It will be a comprehensive, funny and honest list of everything we do, every day, for everyone, more or less!

Would you be interested in making your list of everything you do, every day, for everyone, more or less, to possibly be included in the book? And If I use any “unique” items on your list, I will include your name as a contributor to the book!

Your list can be anything you consistently do for anyone or anything that takes you time, mind and effort…things you do consciously or unconsciously, quietly or out loud!

So if you’re interested and have questions, you can contact me at rdavis4848@gmail.com or you can just send over your list to the same email address along with your full name and email anytime prior to July 1st.

And if you know any other wonderful females that might like to be a part of this project please feel free to pass it along!

I know you have a lot on your list, so I really appreciate you taking the time. Thanks so much for considering it!

Robin Oxford-Davis-
Begintobelieve.com

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- JF on June 12, 2015 at 00:51 said:
  
  Robin, I am very busy today on recovering after serious illness. No other projects seem important and can be considered.
  
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  - begintobelieve on June 12, 2015 at 01:01 said:
    
    JF, you have my prayers for a full recovery.
    
    Robin-
    
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    - JF on June 12, 2015 at 13:10 said:
      
      Thank you! Best to you!
      
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Gator Woman on October 14, 2015 at 18:13 said:

80 is only a number. This feels like the youth of a free spirit~

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- JF on October 14, 2015 at 22:01 said:
  
  Thank you. Enjoy life!
  
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JoHanna Massey on November 23, 2015 at 21:22 said:

What a lovely space you have created. Looking forward to following. My best to you.

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- JF on November 23, 2015 at 22:24 said:
  
  Hope we’ll cross our ways many times. Best to you!
  
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aj vosse on February 10, 2016 at 14:59 said:

Wow! I’m so chuffed a positive person like you has chosen to follow my blog! Thanks and I do hope you come away with a smile or two when you visit! 😉

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- JF on February 10, 2016 at 15:57 said:
  
  No doubts about it! Best to you!
  
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  - aj vosse on February 10, 2016 at 16:01 said:
    
    Many of these!! 😉
    
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Linda on October 13, 2016 at 00:25 said:

Thank you for following my blog. I read some of your lovely posts, what a fascinating life. And I know Queens well!

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- JF on October 13, 2016 at 01:02 said:
  
  My pleasure to discover your blog. Best to you!
  
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Awa on the Road on October 17, 2016 at 20:04 said:

Thank you very much for following my blog. It’s wonderful that person at your age is dealing with blogging! All the best to you 🙂

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- JF on October 17, 2016 at 22:13 said:
  
  It’s a pleasure to discover your blog. Best to you!
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt on November 5, 2016 at 17:06 said:

Thanks for the follow–I thought I was already following yours! Yay!

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- JF on November 5, 2016 at 17:28 said:
  
  I also thought that I followed your blog. Best to you!
  
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Sakhi on January 3, 2017 at 19:55 said:

Hello,

You have a beautiful blog dear. I was intrigued to read it and was wondering if you and I could be collaborators. I am a new blogger and started my humble blog some three months ago and had almost 3,300 followers. I believe blogging community is the most supportive and encouraging community. I want some writers as well. I kept unwell and was looking for someone who would like to post on my blog too. I would be highly obliged if you take a look at my blog and allow me an opportunity to collaborate with you. I love to write and write for some Ezines and Webzines like Roberta Pimentel and The Millionaire’s Digest.

Warm Regards
Sakhi

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- JF on January 3, 2017 at 22:13 said:
  
  Hi, Sakhi. Happy New Year! How do you see our collaboration? Is it just reblogs? Is it guest posts? Anything else?
  Are you particularly interested in writing? What topics? Please let me know and then we can try it.
  Best wishes!
  
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thewonderer86 on January 8, 2017 at 19:26 said:

I like your blog and I like your attitude.

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- JF on January 8, 2017 at 19:41 said:
  
  What can be better? I like you!
  
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