Hi. Welcome to my blog. Thank you for stopping by! Wonder who I am? One fateful encounter, which I explain below, shaped my outlook on life and my personal belief that when I die I do not want to look back on my life with any regrets. Yes, that’s a hard one to live up to, but I am consciously and earnestly trying my hardest! My favorite Broadway quote comes from the fantabulous musical “Wicked,” —> “Those who don’t try, never look foolish.” Think about that one for a while… To me, it seemed like an invitation to move out of my comfort zone and do things I never imagined, even if it meant feeling a bit self-conscious.
It is said we are the sum of our experiences. Good and bad. Yes, I agree. But there’s another saying: “At any given moment, we are precisely where we want to be.” Wait, what? Well, not exactly. Not all the time anyway.
My life philosophy was cemented into my being after one enlightening experience. I once ran into a friend I had not seen in literally five years. (!!! After five years! !!) We hugged. I asked her, “What’s new?” Her response was, “Oh nothing.” I was so shocked at that answer I vowed to never, ever live a life so absolutely routine it would ever require an answer like my friend gave me that day so long ago. I taught my philosophy to my children as well: life is no dress rehearsal. We only go around once. We receive no second chances! There are no rewinds, only flashbacks. Live life joyfully. Be grateful for everything. Expect nothing. Celebrate family and friends always. <——— Try it. You will like it!
I am vegan. There I said it. That disclosure usually puts people on the defensive. Why? I have no idea. I’m vegan for a variety of reasons: to improve my diet (so I live a longer & healthier life) and to improve my athletic performance. Another reason is my displeasure with huge factory farms and the suffering of animals. And for the health of our lovely planet. I have a “meat-free” home, and people’s reactions who visit me amuse me.
I did not really become serious about fitness until after my two children were born. It was tough to lose that baby fat. I ran for pleasure first, then amped it up to compete in races.
Sarah
Welcome back to the world of blogging, Linda. Can’t wait to hear more of what you have to say!
Linda Malys Yore
Thanks Sarah. I am very excited to be starting this blogging journey. Glad you will be accompanying me!
Linda Malys Yore
Thank you Sarah. I am very excited.
Melanie T
Love this. Can’t wait for more blog posts!
Linda Malys Yore
Thank you Melanie! I am excited.
Kyrie
You are beautiful Linda my fav vegan over 65 happiest woman ever always positive gotta love u this blog is radical and so you!!
Linda Malys Yore
Oh Kyrie! Love you girl! Thanks for the kind words. Please come along for the ride!
Kyrie
Signing up now! Can’t wait 🙂
Linda Malys Yore
Yay. Thank you.
Suzanne Fluhr
There are so many things to try that I’ve consciously or subconsciously winnowed the field. I’ve never jumped out of an airplane and imagine that I never will, but I don’t feel as though my life is deficient because I have chosen to forego that experience.
OTOH, I learned from my husband that part of becoming an expert is to declare oneself an expert. I found that kind of ridiculous until I tried it and became an expert, speaking at national conferences in my legal field.
Your unfortunate divorce experience sounds like it dumped you into the deep end for many issues. You chose to swim—literally and figuratively. One thing is for sure, “This ain’t no dress rehearsal”, but fortunately, we are granted a number of do-overs. Having been married to my second husband for over 35 years, all I can say is “Amen to that.”
Let me know when you have a few travel blog posts live and we’ll welcome you to the Boomer Travel Blogger Facebook group. Meanwhile, Write On!
Linda Malys Yore
No jumping out of airplanes for me either. I love your husband’s advice about believing you are an “expert” thereby becoming an expert! Great positive attitude. Do what it takes to become an expert!Yes, the divorce catapulted me into a deep abyss on so many levels. But I am slowly working my way back into the sunshine. And finally, I’ve got several travel blogs brewing in my mind, so it won’t be long!
Colleen Balling
Outstanding, Linda! Here’s to many more chances to look foolish! I’d love to read about your experience at the Senior Olympics and winning (earning, fighting for…) that silver!! I hope you’ll blog about it soon.
Linda Malys Yore
Thank you Colleen. I’ve got some running ideas to blog about, and the Florida Senior Games would be an excellent subject to explore as well. And I swam in the qualifying heats and earned the right to swim at the state level as well. It was very exciting!
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Linda Malys Yore
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