Why was the sky never like that when I lived there in the early 70's? :-(
I am starting to talk to myself
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Debrah N.
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Are you mobile? Because if you can get out, maybe there's a senior centre in your town. My husband goes three times a week and plays pool with other old guys and he really enjoys it.
Ten years ago Mrs Manatee and I moved to a 55+ community in a town where we had lived twice before. The 55+ community has about 9000 residents in 2 and 3 story condos. There are clubs and groups to provide as much or little activities as one wants to participate in. Mrs Manatee passed away 2 years ago, we had 63 good years together. I am age 90, so I don't run as fast as I used to.
papa tiger
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Sure, we are typing stuff here just to read and hear our thoughts. ... 
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...I will be 75 so Im not in your age group. But I do talk to myself. I live alone . Who else would I talk to. Ive outlived all my friends and relatives too. Only child. No kids. The husband passed away in 2022.
I know you said you dont use social media but there are lots of facebook groups and forums that cater to specific groups. Like this forum for example. Im not looking but I just checked and there is a facebook group for Ohio widows and widowers. Do you collect anything or do you like cars or whatever. Theres a group or a forum for that.
Im probably the odd one here. Im comfortable with my own company. My problem is Ive become too comfortable. I think Im becoming feral.
hollydolly
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well of course it was, your memory is playing tricks on you.. in the mid 70's we had the hottest summer we'd ever had up until then.. temps well in the 90's... ( more common now ).. no rain for months.. hot sunny days..
hollydolly
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you're not the odd one here, there are many people here who live alone, and are very happy living alone and enjoy their own company... and we have quite a few people in their 80's and 90's hereI will be 75 so Im not in your age group. But I do talk to myself. I live alone . Who else would I talk to. Ive outlived all my friends and relatives too. Only child. No kids. The husband passed away in 2022.
I know you said you dont use social media but there are lots of facebook groups and forums that cater to specific groups. Like this forum for example. Im not looking but I just checked and there is a facebook group for Ohio widows and widowers. Do you collect anything or do you like cars or whatever. Theres a group or a forum for that.
Im probably the odd one here. Im comfortable with my own company. My problem is Ive become too comfortable. I think Im becoming feral.
Aunt Bea
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Me too!. My problem is Ive become too comfortable..
Developing and maintaining new relationships takes too much energy, for me, at this stage of my life.
StillLearning
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- Minnesota
I just joined and had a zoom chat with a group called Wacky Widows on Facebook . It’s a lively bunch with happy and sad discussions. Don’t know if you’re interested but thought I’d throw it out there for you.Im not looking but I just checked and there is a facebook group for Ohio widows and widowers.
Im probably the odd one here. Im comfortable with my own company. My problem is Ive become too comfortable. I think Im becoming feral.
All these self help books, articles and doctors say to get out and make friends after becoming a widow. I’m starting to enjoy being alone and not having any drama or pressure of having to act a certain way. Yes I absolutely talk to myself.
MACKTEXAS
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GOOD IDEA!!!
Oops. Embarrassing. Went to local park yesterday, son/grandson playing football. So, this idiot mother, probably Russian, brings her 2 year old toddler right into the middle of their game to play and wander around, where I feared she could get hurt. I muttered "Asshole" and other stuff, I thought low & under my breath. Son stopped game to tell me he heard every word. Mother eventually wandered off. Doubt she understood English. If so, who cares? I care so little about most stuff these days. Surprised though. Thought I was 'very low' mumbling. Son didn't hear me sing The Doors "It's My Life" which I sang in same exact tone.
It's My Life and I'll Do What I Want........
It's My Life and I'll Do What I Want........I lived there in the early 70's, not the mid 70's. 1971 - 1973 to be specific. I do remember being told about the "heat wave" that hit mama England in the mid 70s, complete with tales of people fainting in London streets in 85 degree weather. I live in north Texas where we'd kill for temps that mild. Two or three summers ago it got up to 113!
Good to know. I keep thinking I need to do x and y and z and be normal. And then I realize I not normal and I never will be.
I know.
I read those too. Tried the senior center and a few widows groups. Not a good fit. Im not your typical little old lady. But then I dont usually fit IRL either. Ive always been an odd duck.I just joined and had a zoom chat with a group called Wacky Widows on Facebook . It’s a lively bunch with happy and sad discussions. Don’t know if you’re interested but thought I’d throw it out there for you.
All these self help books, articles and doctors say to get out and make friends after becoming a widow. I’m starting to enjoy being alone and not having any drama or pressure of having to act a certain way. Yes I absolutely talk to myself.