At 81, I fully agree. My life is enriched by several groups of women who meet on Zoom and in person, as often as we are able.
Most of us are in our late 70s and 80s, one who is 93 has always been in the lead, stimulating curiosity and cultivating talents in the rest of us. She continues to do so. We celebrate her and each other as we pass it on to others.
One group explores books that are deep in content, that make us think in new ways about the world and the environments we live in. We check with deep interest and caring about each other’s lives. We witness for one another as we explore what it means to be living into our final years: be they a decade (or more), a year, month, a day. We are witnesses to increasing numbers of friends and families dealing with sudden deaths and with deaths that seem unwilling to release those who are suffering.
The 80’s are rich with learning new things about ourselves and the world around us.
Thank you for what you are doing to enrich lives as they grow through their 60s & 70s and beyond. It is important work.
The longer we embrace our aliveness, as you encourage, the more alive we will feel each day we have remaining in our lives.
Thank you so much for sharing this, truly. Reading your words felt like being handed a glimpse of where I hope to go — not just in age, but in spirit.
Your story confirms something I deeply believe: that curiosity, connection, and creativity don’t fade with time — they expand when we have the courage to keep showing up for life. I’m so moved by the image of your 93-year-old friend leading with curiosity and generosity. That is exactly the kind of legacy I want to help women remember they can still shape.
And I love how you said it — that you witness for each other. What a sacred act. You’ve reminded me that in witnessing one another, we extend not just empathy… but aliveness.
Thank you for affirming this work, and more than that, for living it.
Welcome! I love that you're nosy — you're in the right place. That kind of curiosity is exactly what keeps us vibrant, lit-up, and deeply alive around here. So glad you found your way to this little corner of Substack. Let yourself wander. There’s treasure everywhere.
Thank you. However I've been a career artist for 40 + years....... it's how I make my living........ cool thing about being a career artist - no retirement! LOL
At 81, I fully agree. My life is enriched by several groups of women who meet on Zoom and in person, as often as we are able.
Most of us are in our late 70s and 80s, one who is 93 has always been in the lead, stimulating curiosity and cultivating talents in the rest of us. She continues to do so. We celebrate her and each other as we pass it on to others.
One group explores books that are deep in content, that make us think in new ways about the world and the environments we live in. We check with deep interest and caring about each other’s lives. We witness for one another as we explore what it means to be living into our final years: be they a decade (or more), a year, month, a day. We are witnesses to increasing numbers of friends and families dealing with sudden deaths and with deaths that seem unwilling to release those who are suffering.
The 80’s are rich with learning new things about ourselves and the world around us.
Thank you for what you are doing to enrich lives as they grow through their 60s & 70s and beyond. It is important work.
The longer we embrace our aliveness, as you encourage, the more alive we will feel each day we have remaining in our lives.
Thank you so much for sharing this, truly. Reading your words felt like being handed a glimpse of where I hope to go — not just in age, but in spirit.
Your story confirms something I deeply believe: that curiosity, connection, and creativity don’t fade with time — they expand when we have the courage to keep showing up for life. I’m so moved by the image of your 93-year-old friend leading with curiosity and generosity. That is exactly the kind of legacy I want to help women remember they can still shape.
And I love how you said it — that you witness for each other. What a sacred act. You’ve reminded me that in witnessing one another, we extend not just empathy… but aliveness.
Thank you for affirming this work, and more than that, for living it.
With so much admiration,
Monica
Why not get nosy about your own life?
Not just the surface stuff — but a deep dive into who you thought you were, who you used to be, and who you might still become.
Get curious about the memories that shaped you.
The dreams you set aside.
The joy you once felt without permission or apology.
What if the version of you before your 60s is holding a few keys to the life you still want to live?
When we let curiosity lead, we stop seeing our past as something we "got through" — and start seeing it as a treasure map.
And the benefit?
You reconnect with the most alive, creative, powerful version of yourself.
Not to go backward — but to go deeper.
Let’s get nosy. About you.
Curiosity keeps the brain firing.
That's a brilliant mantra.
Perfect timing to come across your substack! I’m brand new here and nosy enough to explore and get started!
Welcome! I love that you're nosy — you're in the right place. That kind of curiosity is exactly what keeps us vibrant, lit-up, and deeply alive around here. So glad you found your way to this little corner of Substack. Let yourself wander. There’s treasure everywhere.
Hey Monica,
I hear you are a user of Mike Searles' "Puddles" strategy and that have sold over $1000 in the last month or so.
I got "Puddles" last week and have four pdfs on Gumroad. No sales yet.
What topics do you write about and how do you sell them?
Walt Wise
wpwise@bpistrategy.com
PS I love the rich variety of your art work. Continuing any form of creativity is so enriching for our souls. 💞
Thank you. However I've been a career artist for 40 + years....... it's how I make my living........ cool thing about being a career artist - no retirement! LOL