How I Am Accepting Aging / Beachy Makeup / Cold Suppers / Chatting with Moosie / Over 60
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- A brief spell of Meloncholy has hit Nanny ….remembering the years of an action-packed big family life….. She shares her thoughts on Acceptance of her 87 years with Gratitude. But a part of her still would love a much busier life …..but then again….her aging body is telling her something else/..
❤️FLASH….🎃🎃🎃😀❤️I will be filming Daughter ,Dubby, and myself doing my wine glasses/Fall Pumpkin Candlestick CRAFT on this coming Friday in her office…so look for itover the weekend, hopefully…Dub and I will be having an in-house lunch and up to our fun shinanigans ,of course…❤️
SANDRA SALLIN UA-cam SHOUTOUT
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I’m a woman of color and blessed to become 72 yo in November and truly grateful to you for sharing your invaluable insight on life. You give me such inspiration to remain optimistic about advanced aging. Sunday I fell injuring my head, facial bruising, broken breakfast dishes, and oh dear, both my knee replacements and were hurt. Nanny I’m recovering and you’re first person I’ve had the courage to share my unfortunate accident. You’re lovely, bring me such joy everyday and now you’re singing and discussing makeup! I love you and Moosey from afar in Jesus Christ’s name. ❤❤❤
Hello….and thank you for being here with us today, my friend…and for sharing your feelings.I am sorry you had an accident and are suffering pain…but at 72 you still have so much in life to experience! Stay strong and be blessed.🙏❤️
Thank you Nanny for your kind words. Overcome with tears 😂 of joy that you graciously responded to me. 😇🙏❤️ Becca
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Love this video Nanny! You keep me young with everything you do! You have such a zest for life and with every word you say, you help so many to stay active and happy! Thank you🙏🌸🌺🌼Love to you and Moosie‼️
Great conversation …. Life changes and from my view with family those traditions do change . Everyone wants to make their own traditions
I’m 80 and use to be so energetic I live on a farm and so very happy then one day my hubby died with no warning then I came down with a rare form of bacterial meningitis and stroke in a coma for two weeks . Now I can do hardly anything can barely walk the sickness caused me to be deaf.That was 16 years ago and I’m still struggling. I have 4 living sons who have been a big help And some where along those years I have taken in cats that people throw away like trash and I get them neutered and spayed and shots but I can’t keep it up I can barely take care of my self but I love them I’ve had commits that my house smells like cat pee . I enjoy listening to you and hearing about your Moosie and little glimpses of shamu I am a Christian and felt I was led to your channel your message light at the end of a dark tunnel. So glad Moosie is doing better each day snd so are you . Thank goodness for family.!!❤️
Sending God’s blessings to you,my friend…TG for your sons…stay strong…Hugs,❤️🙏
I will be 75 this year, still mow 2 acres with push mower, weed wack garden, painted my garage last year, still do what I have done for years, splitting wood, etc. God is Good! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You go.,Girl…yes,Colleen…God IS good!❤️🙏…
Love this!
@@colleenlouise4521 Ohhh how I wish I cld do all those things again
Nanny ...... you put into words what so many of us are thinking and feeling each and every day! I love listening to your honesty and calming voice! It is so comforting and therapeutic! Please keep sharing your life and thoughts every day...... it's like talking/listening to an a dear friend!!!❤️
Whimsical, nostalgic, melancholy, acceptance, gratitude. Yeah, that's what's happening to me, too. Glad to know I'm not alone in that headspace.
I never think about ageing,even though i live alone with no family or siblings,i make the best of every day,and don’t dwell on the past
OMG. That's such a good attitude.
With no family or friends ,what do you do when you need a little extra help ?
@@diannasantos8533 i have a weekly Lady who does a little cleaning,and food shopping,but otherwise im on my own
Good talk this morning. It’s nice to hear we are all thinking the same way. I got tears in my eyes when you started explaining how you were feeling. You are so positive it helps us to stay positive. Thank you Nanny. Hug Moosey for me. Take good care of yourself. ❤❤
Being melancholic about a great life is reasonable 😊 we just can’t live in the past but visiting it in our memories is comforting.😊
Your such a cutie pie ❤
Great talk today Nanny- thx SO much! I have to watch I don’t go down the road of the past too much- I’ve lost my parents, 5 siblings and my husband so it’s a very slippery slope sometimes! I love Moosie talking w/ us today and I so agree with you BOTH about having some little thing to look forward to during the week. It does make such a . Difference! You two are also so fortunate that you still have each other to go through these senior years today! Soooo happy for you guys! Your hearts are HUGE and you are helping SO many of us with your videos, family and wonderful sense of humors! You two always make the best of the day!❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰
Not everyone has a happy loving family that wants to get together. You are truly BLESSED!
We thank the Lord every day, Elizabeth…🥰❤️
Nanny, my Mother is 88 and she can't remember all of those good times. While you are giving thanks for those times, be happy you can remember them. I hope you keep those good times in your memory to the end. You are like the Mom that used to be there for me and I appreciate you.
I am so sorry, Lisamarie, that your mom’s memories are gone…but you will keep them for her…Hugs❤️
I've tried to learn over the years to appreciate each stage that I'm in right now. My mother taught me (and I'm just now appreciating it) that Nothing Is Permanent. That means not the good AND not the bad. If I can appreciate the day for what it is, I will be much less unhappy with my circumstances. I'm still working on this...
Well said,Candy…your mom was a wise woman...thanks for sharing///❤️
It’s a good thing to think about the years gone by, but now you and Moose have time together and you have this time to enjoy and love one another.
Oh Nanny-I’m your age and a widow and feel so blessed that I have had the life that I have had--it’s perfectly fine to feel a little melancholy and I agree that it is important to have something to look forward to-I lunch with a friend-a little shopping for fun things-a movie etc-you both are such a joy and blessing to so many-I am one of them-thank you.
I feel like 40 also…..the brain and thoughts are 40….the body is true to the 80 years that I turned yesterday! I still do water aerobics and arts and crafts. Love my family and hubby! I guess I am blessed to be here!
Yes, we are blessed Susan..happy belated birthday ❤️
It’s not wrong Nanny! 😊
It’s called NOSTALGIA! 🥰
Nanny, after watching this vireo a second time, I remembered I had some of the Loreal Lumi Glotion 902. This morning while getting ready for my Mammo I tried it again. It does give you the fresh "Beachy" look. I applied a little blush and out the door I went. I applied over Drmtology Tinted Sunscreen. Thanks for bringing this great product up. Blessings to you from Texas.
I’m guess this proves that we should check out our stashes every so often, doesn’t it,my friend… my darker one arrived today…anxious to try it.🥰
I know the feeling. I am 74 and know there are not that many years ahead of me. I will be thrilled if I make it to 87. But you are fortunate to be so close to so much family. Mine is strewn to the four corners of the United States.
Hi. Marilyn…At 74 I was still full speed ahead…find what makes you happy…and go for it❤️
Marilyn, you can choose to live to 120, according to Genesis 6. Keep your spirits up, doing the things God assigned you to do and decide to BE A BLESSING to someone each day. Think about how you can encourage someone every single day and make them smile that they are still alive. You have an important purpose for being here many more decades. God bless you, BIG TIME, in Jesus's Name!
@@elizabethsydnor5247 Yes, this is a great way to live. I agree.
This video was GOLD!! I am going to re-Watch it over & over!! Love you & thank you!!
NANNY, the only thing you get looking back is a crick in your neck.You have lived a amazing life with your amazing family.Its time to be grateful now that you and Moose are still together and well enough to enjoy a more simple life.your family are still with you they are the blood of your blood.Give yourself a gold star for being an incredible human being xFran London UK.
Thanks. Fran, for your comment…I agreee.❤️
Listening to certain songs on the radio, reminding me of exciting times, gives me that melancholy feeling. I can relate. We do bounce back!
Loved your chat today. We were also able to move my parents onto our property and built them a small cabin style home. It was important for them to be a bit away from us and have their own space and their own lives. They have passed now. So many changes, the longer we live the more changes we have. Our kids are grown, our grandkids are grown, our great grands don't live that close and of course they are shared with their other grandparents, etc. I think it gets a bit harder as we get older. Like you said we have to accept where we are and make each day happy and productive. Yes treasure the memories.
What a nice thing you did for your parents, Allison…Thanks for sharing.🥰
Accrptance and gratitude❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Thank you thank you ! The charcuterie board is AWESOME & AMAZING! GOD bless nanny & moose! ❤😊❤
❤❤❤ My house of 50 years is about the size of your tiny cottage. I love the atmosphere of your cottage and outdoor garden. I love listening to your life adventures. My childhood was wonderful. Adulthood has been different, I haven't had big family gatherings since the 80s. Everyone iis scattered around the Southeast so family is seldom together. Like you, I am grateful for what I have. ❤
Don’t forget that you have those memories to hold dear until the end of life. So many people do not have anywhere near the wonderful family gatherings and trips you have had to look back on. I marvel at the gatherings you have had just since I’ve been watching you on UA-cam! Thank you for sharing since we all have similar times of melancholy and regrets. You are a blessing to so many!
Thanks you, Mary Anne for your very nice comment.❤️
Thank you for being so realistic about everything and sharing your feelings and how your gratitude helps and your attitude as well. You give hope and help and inspiration to others. I appreciate you so much. You are doing so amazingly well and shine a light on the path of aging..... and what to do and expect and accept with grace. Your hope and joy of life always shine through even when you are being candid and open about it all. Thank you Again!
Thank you, Elizabeth❤️
Oh nanny. I’m relating to this conversation. I’m 80 now and in my heart I’m 40. I miss the 40s but greatful to God that I’m still around. I do get a little sad not having the life I had in my 40s. I loved my job and doing things with my mom and kids. Kids have their own life now and my mom is gone. I try to keep busy with things. I’m trying to do more excersise since having a terrible setback after major surgery. A lot of it due to the fact that I’m not in shape. I wish I had your energy nanny. You do so much. But you inspire me. Your cold dinner looks delish. Bless you and Sandra Salin is hilarious I love her! Everyone should watch her as well. Take care nanny. At 87, you are incredible ❤
It’s not wrong to feel melancholy Nanny. Those sweet memories you look back on keep your mind sharp. 💜I do the same from time to time. The fun we had in days gone by are precious memories ❤
Thanks for understanding, Susan…❤️
Nanny thank you so much for talking about getting older. My husband is 84 yo and not in the best of health. I thoroughly enjoy your cooking segments because he enjoys meals from that era. As a caretaker it's very easy to be sad and long for the good old days. I will continue to watch because you encourage me to lift my head high and carry on. I thank you for that.❤
My husband said, "You're lucky Moose" that you live close to your children. Guess he said, Moose because they're both guys. Nanny you really find the right words to put things into perspective. We are renters now in Florida and don't get to see our children as much as we'd like but we have excepted our retirement years and gettin older very well also. Of course, like you and Moose, we have each other and that helps. Trying to make each other happy now that we have more time than we did when we were first married with jobs and children to raise. Expectance and Grateful not that hard to do the latter.
Sorry about the terribly hot weather!! I can recommend having your hot beverages next to the open fridge!! I nearly climbed into my fridge last time we had a heat wave❤❤ Love you both!!
Ps. Please attack that water bottle with a vengeance😉🥤🥤🥤🥤
Filll your happiness with knitting and crocheting for the grandchildren.
Nanny, you will think I have two heads but I'm just an 80 year old introvert. I love nothing to do and no place to be. The thought of going somewhere during the week is actually a chore I dread. Yes, of course, I miss the days of young children occassionally but I now relish my alone time hobbies. Plus, I don't have your energy. You are amazing. Your energy in day is mine for a month, I think. Haha. I love watching your videos. It's a trip out for me. Maybe I'm living vicariously through you. That must be it. 😀
Love your spirit, my friend!❤️
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I really love your cottage..It is so unique and cozy. You make it so inviting..I would love staying there.
Love you Nanny and Moose!!❤ and Shamu too❤ we all have those melancholic days, and its good to reminisce at times, so many beautiful memories!
Darling Nanny and Moosie: You are the very essence of aging gracefully. Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories with us, you have lived a remarkable life and have much for which to be grateful. You are blessed to live so close to your daughter and her family on that beautiful property. You are leaving such a great legacy, not only for your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but also for your UA-cam audience who can access you wisdom and experience. Today was an unhappy and stressful day with me, but your post has cheered me and instructed me to pull myself up by the bootstraps. You are making such a positive difference in people's lives with your channel. Isn't that what we all want at the end of the day ... to leave a positive mark on this earth? With lots of thanks and love, Rosie from Canada.
Thank you,Rosie, for your lovely. Comment..hoping tomorrow is a better day for you.Hugs,❤️
Hi Rosie I 100% agree ! Have a lovely Day 🌞
When all is said and done Nanny you still have the greatest gift of a compatible Husband to chat away those hours I’m on my own over 20 years now mostly housebound but my gift Thank God is resilience so Blessings to you and M for precious time together ❤❤M😊
SAME HERE..I AGREE!! 💯👍
Your life sounds like mine! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Hi Nanny,
I think it is very normal to have those feelings. I have memories of when my girls were small and now they are doing their thing. Miss it when I was more important to them.
We are going thru a summer also that has had high temperatures, chaos etc and I think it adds to the stress.
You have much love around you so those melancholy feelings don't hang on too tight.
Carry on Carry on and God Bless Us All :D
I had to chuckle today on this topic…..My mother once told me that turning 50 didn’t bother her, 60 tweaked her a little, but what really got to her, was she all of us hit our 40s. She said that she still felt like 35 in her head, but when all of your kids are in their 40’s, You can’t be. I am now in that stage and I completely understand her feelings! So I choose to be grateful every day for my health, my family, a beautiful day, etc and to understand
that every day, every year is truly a gift. Love to you both and keep on truckin’. ❤😊
I get that same feeling as your mom did, Bobbie…only now not only are some in their 40’s and 50’s …but 3 in their 60’s! ❤️
@@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose WOW…that is truly amazing. You and Moose are truly an inspiration for a life well lived, a family well raised and a marriage nurtured with humor and much love. 🥰
❤❤❤ The interaction between you and Moose was my favorite part of this video, discussing how good breakfast was and what chores have to be done, just enjoying the moment! Seeing Shamu is always a pleasure!
I love your blouse and your bracelet,Nanny! You look happy! Colors are suppose to elevate our moods, so there you go! Allow your melancholy thoughts to flow in and out of your mind, it’s a fleeting moment, it’s a nourishing moment and it’s there for us to enjoy! ❤❤❤
Have been caught up in our own life/family happenings of late and have neglected dropping in on yous...Genuinely missed your picker-upper energy (and I am 10+ years your junior)...Just as luck would have it, I come back to a rarest "melancholy moment"...How relatable this realization that one now looks at most of one's life lived and yet want to expectantly plan ahead. True that all things must pass ...yet, the challenge is to prolong its enjoyment for as long as we can...and savour every bit. Warmest salutations from Eastern Canada.
I really enjoy your channel, you have such a great way of expressing your feelings about aging and how to accept what we cannot change. You are an inspiration and I am so glad I found your channel.
I had a big family growing up, my mom’s family had a family “clubhouse” and picnic. Area and we got together most weekends, the younger generation let it go and even in my own immediate family, everyone is busy, including weekends and we are lucky to get together for Easter and Christmas! I see them individually but not altogether! Miss those days!
Hi Nanny. Enjoyed your video, very interesting. I agree with it all.. You are so fortunate to have Moose by your side. I lost my husband and son 15 years ago in a car accident, we were married 42 years . We had a home in Green Valley Lake, I’m sure you know where that is, since you lived in Big Bear, we loved it, then decided to move to North Idaho in 1979. I do have a daughter but we’re not very close unfortunately. I’ve tried to live everyday with a positive attitude and be happy. You both enjoy each other everyday and be so thankful, remember we’re not guaranteed tomorrow ❤
I just turned 78 last week. I have a husband that is aging with me. He is not as fortunate as I with health. I unfortunately don’t have the family that you and Moosie do, both of you are very blessed. Love your videos, they are very inspiring. Also, I love it when you cook. You have good recipes for two people. Thank you for your wonderful words of wisdom and encouragement ❤️
You look beautiful and that hat is so pretty on you.
40 being old! It's positively babyish. Age is so relative. You sound much better than the president. Great wishes to you.
Your charcuterie board looks fabulous!
So glad that Moosie is doing well. And that you are too
As I say the lolligags when I’m down, I love your cottage!
Hi Nanny from England. I love rollmops you can buy them over here hope you can find some.
Moosey has such a dry sense of humour he makes me smile😊
Thanks for keeping things real. I had to downsize to a very small property and I love clothes my place looks like a clothes shop things hanging everywhere. I’m trying to purge and filling bags to go to the charity shop (thrift) but I keep pulling things out of the bags 🙄
I also had a big, wonderful family. I appreciated that when I had it and
miss it a lot now. My family is so scattered. It hits me every so often how much I’ve lost. Today is good; I have my great husband and my kitties, and see some of my kids regularly. I guess it’s natural but it can be hard. We can be grateful and nostalgic at the same time.
Ps I love smoked salmon on rye bread for breakfast.
LOVE LOVE smoked salmon…❤️
I loved your talk about aging. I so know what you mean I feel 40 too~ But not really, in my mind I do. Then I get around my daughter who will be 44 tomorrow and I see the difference. I do not have energy like you..but I' m alone and that makes a difference. I have to fight off the times. You give me a pep talk and I love that, I know its what I need! Thank you for all the effort you put towards your channel. I enjoy your pictures of your family through the years, It is so fun to see your big beautiful life you and Moosie created!! Hi Moose! No better example than you two of aging and family and marriage! xoxo
Very good video Nanny!!
You are a very insightful woman and I love hearing your philosophies about life and aging I agree with you your makeup looks great and your charcuterie board looked so yummy
I think many feel that "aging melancholy" from time to time with the different changes that life brings to us all. But I don't think we need to feel guilty too when the feeling happens, it's just a natural part of missing what used to be. The important thing is to not stay sad like you said. We have to find our gratitude and let that melancholy feeling ride over us like a wave. It helps knowing that its a common part of aging to us all. Thanks for your honesty, Nanny, be blessed!
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Nanny, you are just a beautiful soul and you are such an encouragement to those of us that follow you💖 I'm in my late 60s and feel blessed to know the Lord and experience His plan for my life! Although its usually not my plan😊. Its much better🤗💖🤗💖
Oh Nanny. It's Malibu Sandy here. Thank you so much for your shout out. I was watching you pick up your dinner from Del Taco and my first thought was "I must find. Del Taco near me." Thank you for the shout out. I really appreciate it. At 83 I don't have the years to build up the audience. I love buying shrimp at Costco and using that on my
Charcuterie board. Yes, to the frustration of peeling eggs. ❤❤❤
Yes, z moose and I love our shrimp on a charcuterie board ,too…Sandra…I feel the same way about my channel, too…perhaps we’ll never see that 100’000 plaque!!❤️
You should be very happy Nannyi!!!
Your cottage is perfect for the two of you
Nanny i loved this video you are an inspiration... your charcuterie board looked so yummy... Take are in the Heat ❤❤❤
You are amazing, I'm only in my fifties and I feel melancholy about some of the same things. It's brings sad moments also thinking about parents aging as well.
❤ You are always so such an encouragement to so many wonderful people.Thank you nanny for being you and God bless you and Moosey
I love the cottage. You make it fun ❤❤❤
Hello from Ohio, and Nanny and Moose you are both treasures, I truly enjoy watching all your escapades, and makeup, and cooking. You have had a life that few have had, and yet you are humble and share how grateful you are. May you have many more happy and healthy years to share with us.
Nanny went to Sandra'S blog. Love her lipstick color.
You are escorted there is very funny.!!❤❤❤❤❤
My rule is to keep busy and never be an emotional burden to my children.
Shamu is ADORABLE!
Rolmops is Dutch,and i love them too!Greetz from the Netherlands.🌻
I am a grazer too!
Some of us never had those wonderful memories or family. Please be grateful for what you do have.
Every day,Elizabeth…as I have said many many times…🙏❤️
I love this and am sorry at the same time. I hit this spell in my mid 50's. My husband passed and the times of having 30+ people at my house for the holidays evaporated. As the children grew and merged into new families, I was left behind (not on purpose). I did not have daughters, so this made it a bit harder. I had to learn to create my own life, their lives were not reflective of how I did things in my 40's.....their family cultures are different. I've never dated or remarried, but am always busy and now working on a Master's Degree at age 69. I honestly think those younger than me are a bit envious of my freedom. Aging means nothing when it really gets down to it - you've shown us that. I am so grateful I found your channel, it brings a breath of fresh air to my life. It's like sitting with a therapist-mom. I love your honesty. And it is so true - age is just a number.
Karen…what a personal achievement…working on your Master’s at 69 ! You go ,Girl…I am so proud…thank you for sharing this and I hope many women read this and realize what THEY can do too.❤️
🥂 Congratulations Karen!
Hi Karen , I have a Son too . He lives out of State and is a bachelor . My nieces and nephews have flown the nest as well and have no children. I do have two wonderful brothers and sister-in-law’s who are still in the workforce so they’re not really around much. When you said you got your masters degree at such a mature age, it really impressed me and I felt wow I could’ve done that maybe but I’m pretty sure I could have a great accomplishment.❤
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Thank you, Nanny, for another wonderful visit. ❤
Hello dear Mary Ellen.....what a sincere and honest discussion of melancholia and YES, I believe if we are ALL honest, this is something everyone deals with now and then...especially as we age. I think it comes at different times in our lives as we face changes....leaving behind the lighthearted days of childhood, going away to college or getting our first job, leaving home and going out into the world, moving from familiar surroundings, losing old friends and yes, even losing our former vitality or loss of health. Time is seasonal and nature is such an example of the changing seasons of life....the birth of spring and all things new and exciting, summer's glow and endless activity, the onset of fall and golden days of restfulness and then the quiet of winter and a slowing down and reflection. We look back with nostalgia at the days of our youth, our venturing out into the world, our families and all the many varied events that have filled our lives. We may at times feel a bit of melancholia at the changes and the passing of those summer days of youth, but to have lived fully, to have done our best, to have faced each day and challenge along the way as best we can is not to regret life's passing...but to cherish the memory of those beautiful golden days. Our life is a book still written until the very last chapter. The trees in fall do not weep at the loss of their leaves, but remember the spring wonder of new buds and leaflets and life anew, then remembering their amazing autumnal brilliance in the fall and the blanket of fallen leaf-covering that warms the earth until another season begins. The caterpillar awakens from his cocoon, breaks forth to newness....flies in his new found freedom and short life and never regrets the change. The cycle continues....all life is change and we learn the beauty of each season. Some days may be challenging but we do our best to find a sense of grace and gratitude. I've never seen a butterfly cry! As Moosie has suggested...finding the simple and special little things in daily life is so sweet. Going out to eat, calling or visiting a friend, enjoying grand kiddos, gardening or just a nice nap and a delicious lunch treat! Keep up these wonderful videos and your positivity and fun craft ideas and fashion shows....(time for some ice cream...A Nivea Nana in Pa.)
What a beautiful comment, Charlotte!❤️
I love to eat cold things when it's hot you board looks delicious!!!
I love Sandra’s videos 😊
Love u guys! I am a little younger but already there! ❤️🙋♀️💐
Great video. I enjoyed hearing about these topics. The one about us all getting older was something I needed to hear. You’re an Inspiration to me.❤ I also enjoyed yours and Mossie tell about you. Thank you both♥️
That charcuterie board is wonderful!😮 Oh my, i have no control with all that deliciousness!! Well done (they are a lot of work tho)
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I peel eggs the same…..love your dinner …yum. I experience these feelings every once in a while too. Skied Big Bear with kids when they were young, spent 7 different years for a week at a resort in Mexico with both kids & G’children . Went to Italy with my brother and his family…water skied with our boat at the Colorado river. We always had the best Xmas celebrations together! Im 85/and the realization that most of my life is behind me is at times a shock. I try not to dwell on it though because then you feel sad instead of knowing how fortunate I was. I think about people losing homes & family for many different circumstances and try to not focus on what I no longer have.
Well said, Nancy…thank you.❤️
Hello Nanny. Let’s all be 40!! …Sometimes! Only for the energy and no wrinkles. Let’s anticipate in occasions - as Moosie says I like to
Have one thing a week!- it can be a holiday. A birthday, an appointment or we can create an adventure!! With a friend or ourselves. We’ve had the big house and closets and too much kitchen!! You create delicious suppers where ever you are. We still have wonderful times just on a different level. You always decorate your pretty mantle and it motivates me. Let’s start fall and treasure today . Hugs and much love. Accepting and being grateful.
Well said, Elizabeth…thank you for sharing…❤️
I understand what you are saying, my mind thinks I am still young, but my body says no way. It is not wrong to be melancholy and want some thing to be different sometimes. I think you have had an amazing life and you still have a very interesting life. I love the way you are always looking for new things to try and learn. I always love your videos. ❤
Hi Nanny, I think we are all in that melancholy mood from time to time. I saw Sandra’s video with her beach look and she did a great job. I hope your charcuterie board was good. It looked great. Take it easy in the heat. Love to you and Moosie❤
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Working ny way through your videos - what a joy you both are ❤🎉 glad I found your channel.
Nanny, you and I both have led very busy lives centered on our children and husbands, travelled all over the world, and had many homes to enjoy and decorate. But, unlike you, my children were raised to be VERY independent; and, I'll be damned if they didn't grow up to be just that! My three all have great careers, but are all spread far and wide and rarely see their parents or their siblings. So I have developed a system of putting my memories of all the fun we had into mental "chapters in my book of life." When I pull out one of those chapters and reflect on those times with our kids, I feel grateful and satisfied that I had the good fortune to have those experiences that soooo many people don't. Then I put that chapter away on the shelf, so to speak, and go about my business of enjoying MYSELF❤
I loved Red Lobster! I'm in Canada and there are no Red Lobsters anymore. They all closed a decade or more ago. 💔💔
Hi Nanny
It's ok to be melancholy at times but you know what the best part is that all that you have done in your life
Just remember that you still have your metal state to be able to remember all those memories you could be in a state where you have no recall of the past at all
Love to you and Moosie from Pearl Tasmania Australia 💞
You peel boiled eggs the same as I do. It really works well that way. Your charcuterie board looks fantastic!! What a perfect meal for hot days. Having something to look forward to is definitely a blessing. It makes life more bearable. The things I look forward to now are much simpler than in the past. But they all involve family time. That's the biggest blessing of all ...family and friends to share life with. Thanks for your wise words. You and Moosie are the best...never boring, always sweet and kind. Love to you both. ❤❤
I just made 74 yesterday and I feel the same!!! I can’t continue to ballroom dance because my husband isn’t well. I thank you for all the inspiration you have shared with us!! I feel the same at times but we keep going!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉❤️🙏🙋♀️
Happy birthday, Joy…❤️🎂
Hi from Annie, you look lovely in that boho top and the pig tails n straw hat. Nice to see you both chating in the garden that was good, it is nice to see Moosey as well in the videos.That super looks really delicious. Yes I go down memory lane all the time almost daily. It does feel sad all those years gone to where?? Wish we could bring back those good old times.... I am 66 and feel older at times the body seems to tell you what you can do at times but the trusting mind say hey I am younger and all that mental energy spins around and one gets excited etc then it meets the body and they have to have a little chat....to see what we actually can do. I am taking that same protein pwder you are it helps. . They only have it unflavoured at our chemist be nice in chocolate flavour? Cheers.
I feel the same Nanny.I miss it dearly..because that’s what I wanted with my husband..big family of 6 kids and lots of family events.good times and I’m grateful yet for sure I miss those times ..they were good,full of love and joy ♥️🇨🇦
I’m so with you, Ann..thanks for sharing.❤️
Such a lovely video Nanny, I ask myself where did all the years go? It seems like only yesterday that my kids were babies….. now I am a great grandmother….
You are an inspiration Nanny , hugs to you both 🤗🤗♥️
Nanny, I am 67 years old now and I hope I can adopt your positive attitude about aging the older I get. It helps when you have a lot to be thankful for as we both do. Keep making your videos. You will never know how much a positive attitude inspires others!
Well, Nanny, at age 70, I realize that life is about reinventing ourselves. And about goodbyes. Whatever the losses are, even the expected ones like kids going off on their own, it’s a loss. Something to which we have to say goodbye. And even the happy things can be sad. I tell myself. “It is what it is”. That’s furthered my acceptance of things beyond my control. Very little is within our control, and I for one have had a hard time letting go of all the things I really don’t have control over in the first place. Keep doing what you do. It’s a whole lot more than many can do as we get older. And we need you to set the example of what positive aging can be!
Yes, Andrea…it really is about acceptance, isn’t it?❤️
It's all about perspective. When my children went off & graduated from college, I was proud but as a sudden empty nester--I also had a profound sadness w/ such scattered family & that we would never be together again in the way we had been.
One day I suddenly remembered a lovely woman from my church, who I was helping with her son who had profound cerebral palsy. As I sat with her she shared her thoughts & told me tho she was immensely grateful for all the kindness & help given to her by the church families---the hardest things for her was knowing she would never get to see her son learn to drive a car, graduate from college or get married.
Remembering this made me take a step back & get some real perspective---she would have given literally everything she had to see her son graduate college and go off on his own--I just needed this little reminder to realize I was looking at all of this entirely w/ the wrong attitude & needed to give thanks & realize just how lucky I really was.
I don't think a little melancholy is wrong at all. Its proof positive that you have the good grace to have had all those wonderful memories. BTY, I loved the blouse you were wearing while you were filming at the table. I love that you are doing more frequent videos again. Maybe Moosie could join a virtual book club? Maybe your libraries or senior citizen centers have one?
I’ll be 77 in September and I understand where you’re coming from ❤
Thanks ,Lois, for your understanding…❤️