Today at our “North of 60” gathering we played the Smarties game. Everyone picked one Smartie out of a bowl. A list of questions that corresponded to the colours was then posted on the wall. Questions like: What was your first job? How did you meet your spouse? What are the most difficult and most rewarding things about aging? How have you seen God at work this past year? What are your favourite things to do in winter?
We were 27 women so there were lots of answers, lots of stories. Sadness appeared in some of them but we laughed a lot too. It was fun. And everyone seemed eager to participate. Why not? Past 60, there’s hardly a shortage of stories and sadness and laughter. And if others are willing to listen, well that’s a bonus.
Chronicles of Aging 
What a great idea, and what a “sweet” and “colorful” way to share!
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That sounds a great idea – might try that sometime. Seeing the Smarties reminded me of when we used to lick the red ones and use them as lipstick when we were about 8 years old! M xx
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Agree. I love hearing other people’s stories. I look forward to being part of that circle in a few years.
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