Oldest Person You Personally Know... Any Words of Wisdom?

tookie (she couldn't pronounce cookie as a child) was 103 last we spoke some time ago. she was a lady of the present even at that ripe age. she would discuss current music such as eminem as fluently as the music of a bygone era. i loved here little corner of the world in grosse point, mi. and the fact she let me hang around.

so yeah... she didn't appreciate his message, so don't listen to eminem.
 
CallMeKate said:
Has the oldest person you know given any sage words of wisdom about life in general?
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The oldest person I know right now is my 96 year old aunt. She was a school teacher in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. I can't think of words, but she has taught me a lot by example.

She is a very kind, friendly and accepting lady. She and my uncle were one of the few white families to stay in their home when black people started moving into the neighborhood. They didn't just stay but made an effort to make friends with their new neighbors. Helped many move into their houses and to feel welcome. A brave thing to do back in that day...

It paid off when hurricane Ida hit in 2021, the worst storm she can remember. Her house took a lot of damage, and all the younger neighbors immediately chipped in to help clean up and restore. They remembered.
 
CallMeKate said:
Has the oldest person you know given any sage words of wisdom about life in general? I have an aunt who's now 103 but we never really talked much due to distance (and maybe the fact that when it comes right down to it, she's old enough to be my grandmother, so growing up, there wouldn't have been a lot to interact about.)
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Considering it's my older sister, whose lucky she's never been caught by the authorities for various acts. And being a massive hypocrite.

She's got no wisdom I'd ever care for
 
My beautiful Aunt. 98!
All my life I wanted to be like her in every way!
She was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen!
Gracious, soft-spoken, gentle, cultured, embodies
love and joy. Wow! Was she ever gorgeous when
she was young!

Oh! Her words of wisdom? She said she loves her life now and
can hardly wait to begin her REAL LIFE IN THE HEAVENS!
 
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The oldest person I know right now is my mom who is 90. I don't know many old people at all. Mom is wrong about everything and has always pointed me in the wrong direction in life so I don't listen to her. Her father, my grandfather, was 86 when he died and his last words to me were "Enjoy your life." This is golden and this I try to do this everyday while encouraging others to enjoy theirs.
 
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My neighbor is 100. Her most recent words to me were phone calls like this: "Your cat ate my tomato plants!"
Yes, she's always been a bit cranky with me but I saw enough of her to know her secret. She was still very much in love with her husband of 75 years.
 
The oldest I have met (although not recently) are two ladies who attend mum's club and they recently celebrated their birthdays - 101! The last time I saw them was about 6 years ago when they were dancing at one of the club's parties but, they were young then, just a mere 95 or thereabouts :)
 
I was fortunate enough to work in a business where I had several clients in their 90's and a few in their 100's.
The oldest died at 104.
I value the wisdom I received every day working with seniors.

Some of the best "advice" to me was how I observed how happy they were each day when they were able to get out of bed and be alive another day. They valued life.
 
The lady I'm thinking of passed away three years ago at age 107. She was an elementary teacher for years, married, then widowed, one child who has since passed.
As a beautician, I would carry my tools to her home and give her a wash and blowdry every week for two years. I loved to listen to her stories, and words of wisdom. I also worked at our public library, and would bring her requested books frequently. She was interested in everything and anything from current events, sports teams, ancient history, how the world came to be, comedy.....you name it. What an active and sharp mind she had.
She never shared specific wisdom, but those hours spent with her gave me lots to ponder.
 
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