Steve Jobs' last words

"True inner happiness doesn't come from the material things" 

Hi there

I'm passing on Joseph Panzarella's post because coming from a man, Steve Jobs, who had everything which many call 'success', his words are both poignant and powerful.   Claire

 Steve Jobs' last words

He died a billionaire at 56yrs of Pancreatic Cancer and here are his last words on the sick bed:

"I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world. In others’ eyes my life is an epitome of success.

However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, wealth is only a fact of life that I am accustomed to.

At this moment, lying on the sick bed and recalling my whole life, I realize that all the recognition and

wealth that I took so much pride in, have paled and become meaningless in the face of impending death.

You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money for you but you cannot have someone to bear the sickness for you.

Material things lost can be found. But there is one thing that can never be found when it is lost – "Life".

When a person goes into the operating room, he will realize that there is one book that he has yet to finish reading – "Book of Healthy Life".

Whichever stage in life we are at right now, with time, we will face the day when the curtain comes down.

Treasure Love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends...

Treat yourself well. Cherish others.

As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300 or $30 watch - they both tell the same time...

Whether we carry a $300 or $30 wallet/handbag - the amount of money inside is the same;

Whether we drive a $150,000 car or a $30,000 car, the road and distance is the same, and we get to the same destination.

Whether we drink a bottle of $300 or $10 wine - the hangover is the same;

Whether the house we live in is 300 or 3000 sq ft - loneliness is the same.

You will realize, your true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world.

Whether you fly first or economy class, if the plane goes down - you go down with it...

Therefore.. I hope you realize, when you have mates, buddies and old friends, brothers and sisters, who you chat with, laugh with, talk with, have sing songs with, talk about north-south-east-west or heaven and earth, .... That is true happiness!!

Five Undeniable Facts of Life :
1. Don't educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be Happy. So when they grow up they will know the value of things not the price.

2. Best awarded words in London ... "Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food."

3. The One who loves you will never leave you for another because even if there are 100 reasons to give up he or she will find one reason to hold on.

4. There is a big difference between a human being and being human.
Only a few really understand it.

5. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, You have to manage!

NOTE: If you just want to Walk Fast, Walk Alone! But if you want to Walk Far, Walk Together!

Six Best Doctors in the World
1. Sunlight
2. Rest
3. Exercise
4. Diet
5. Self Confidence and
6. Friends

Maintain them in all stages of Life and enjoy a healthy life.

Joseph E Panzarella

Follow · 15 June · 

On renewing old friendships



So many beautiful destinations

 Dear Babyboomers

The extra time available after retirement offers opportunities to renew old friendships.  We are fortunate enough to be invited to visit friends in beautiful places and wonder at magnificent sights and sites, but it's not just about amazing scenery.  To me, what is ultimately more important is the engagement I feel in the activity and the friendship aspect.




Noosaville



Old friendships renewed

Since our 'Raison d etre' - 'Reason for Being' somehow becomes more similar to others in the retirement boat, it is an ideal time to renew and refresh old friendships, share creative ideas, old times and most importantly, have a good laugh together. G and Ian certainly had many of these in one of our visits to Noosaville.  So important and healing.

Clara

A Leunig slant for a Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR 

A few images and sentiments borrowed from Michael Leunig 

to herald 2018

 Best wishes and a few added thoughts  

With love    Claire and Graham

Reading

(Many good books)

Getting there

(Happy journey - maybe change direction to go with the tide?)

The night we lost our marbles

(Hopefully not on New Years Eve!)

(Bottom line)

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Babyboomer loves finger limes

Hi there Babyboomers

  I won't go into explaining yet- enough to say " Hi again and it's good to be back to being a blogger."

So I'll leave it at that and hope you have had a meaningful day.

Finger lime pearls from The Lime Caviar Company, winner of the Outstanding Innovation

at the delicious. Produce Awards

I'm actually really excited about finger limes. 
They are often referred to as ‘citrus caviar’ due to the delicate ‘crystals’ of pulp contained within the fruit releasing fresh bursts of citrus. 

More to come from NSW, Australia.

Cheers Clara

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Planks Pushups Groans!

A Wednesday selection of our 'Older Adults' Class of 2016
with our valiant leader, Clinton  (Front Centre)

Here we are at our last session at 'Fitness First, Mosman' for 2016 as we follow Clinton's instructions and benefit from his expertise and encouragement.  He tailors his classes to suit a wide diversity in fitness goals and physical ability levels and the participants, including myself, have expressed improvement in functional fitness. 

Often supported by TRX 's  we perform mainly strengthening and balancing exercises, with other mat exercises such as 'plank' and push-ups "groan", all of which assist in maintaining fitness and flexibility.  

He will often explain why a particular movement relates to daily life such as enabling good balance if you trip, making the movement more meaningful; partnering up occasionally in an activity adds to the important social aspect.

Most of us have been attending the 3 half hour a week sessions all year and intend to continue next year, hopefully with Clinton, but we are confident that if he is unable to take the class that he will ensure that we are looked after to continue our good work.

At the same time we enjoy the company of other people and afterwards often share viewpoints over a cup of coffee. 

There are many thoughtful and caring people around Mosman; our group was fortunate to have such a motivated instructor. Thanks Clinton.

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Cicret Bracelet technology is a blast!

 Hi Babyboomers

I'm coming back with a blast of technology!

They keep coming up with amazing ideas.   Not quite sure we want it or can cope with it but, nevertheless it's here!

This is the coolest bracelet going and will be very marketable soon.

Are we ready for this? And it's waterproof too.

Look what they have developed in Israel.

Forget everything you think technology can do. This goes beyond that!!

This will be available next year.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9J7GpVQCfms

Could be good and may fit in well in the future.

Claire



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Holiday wishes from my special place.

Holiday wishes to share

from a special place

Wishing you peaceful time and space

to live in the moment
 

with the timelessness of a child

To do something joyful and playful

To find your holiday rhythm

And look forward to a Happy New Year in 2016

Clara 

Photos from 'Through the Heads to BALMORAL, SYDNEY'

to be released late January. 

Available now as an Ebook  

http://www.amazon.com/THROUGH-Balmoral-Sydney-Claire-Mitchell-ebook/dp/B01830DBKO 

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Reluctant Blonde Nomad enjoys passing parade.

Hi there Babyboomers
I never thought I would join the throngs of Babyboomers out there!  I can't quite bring myself to be a 'grey nomad' so the closest I can get is a 'blonde one.'
I was dragged kicking and screaming into the idea and still have my definite limits and reservations.  However, when you are sitting watching the passing parade as we did recently at Mungo Brush -  Myall Lakes - National Park, you can't help but embrace it.

I won't go on about the downpour we had when we were setting up and how I was getting soaked as I attempted to close a vent but was actually winding up the TV aerial.  Or the fact that there was air in the water pump so for the first morning  G was troubleshooting before any water flowed.

It was tranquil and relaxing and as one guy said, "You wouldn't be dead for quids."
Clara
Enjoy the video below.  (Doesn't enlarge well)

 

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Are you ready to go grey gracefully?

Going grey gracefully


























Lately I've noticed that there are a lot more women who are doing just that and some look great, especially when combined with a stylish cut and fashionable attire.
An article by Shonagh Walker -  Sunday Telegraph, was headed 'Going grey gracefully'.
She suggests that "In the past when a silver strand appeared, we raced to the colourist immediately. Keeping up the colour on rapidly greying hair (I prefer 'silvering') is time consuming and expensive. The natural solution is to let it be, well, natural."
At least she is somewhat conditional and sensitive to those of us who are "just not ready to go there." (and I'm wondering how old you are, Shonagh?)
So then a few guys such as Emiliano Vitale from Sydney's E Salon, get up and say,"There is a swing towards embracing grey. It can be polished and flattering."
And then we get the list of the 'brave folks' who have taken the gigantic step - Dames Helen Mirren and Judi Dench. Even younger celebs, including Pink, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga, are having silver threaded through their locks.

The article then becomes practical and had some good suggestions as to how you can overcome transition periods, regrowth by 'reverse highlights to blend' etc

 I may have to eventually face this decision - just not there yet.

Clara

               




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To dye or not to dye

I have been dying to talk about hair, mainly about issues to do with dyeing it or not - and my friend from www.shopatnextdoor.com provided me with the perfect opportunity when she said,  "Have you ever just wanted a change? You know something to brighten your day, set your world on fire? Well that was me yesterday at the hair salon. Why not go red? After all I was born a red head. My father's nick name was Red. I have fair skin and freckles, perfect for red hair. So I pulled the plug (on the bottle) and unleashed the real me. Reddy, set, go. you think? R"              Red, Set Go...R's fabulous new hair colour self portrait taken with my iPhone and photo shopped just a tiny bit Hi R      "I have cut out articles from magazines etc, have observed brave friends who have taken the au - naturale road (No no no! Not me! Don't be silly!), so feel I am quite expert at the subject; and I am totally with you. Why not be a perfectly natural red head? I think you look like a movie star! More to come on this strand but in the meantime,  how has it has changed your life?  Clara of blonde tresses

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What is the correct length for skinny jeans

Hi there

"I shop therefore I am" - a new twist on an old saying. And of course the first item we need is a pair of well fitting black jeans to kickstart the season. 
So today, I found a great pair of semi skinny, not too low rise and in a fabric that kind of keeps you in.  They look great with this season's longer look tops for a timeless look.

A few years ago, I visited my friend R, who owns a beautiful store 'Shop at Next Door' which stocks an extensive range of jeans with fabulous tops and accessories. I learnt the ins and outs of how to wear skinny jeans - with boots of course but also with killer heels, flats and flip flops. R says that the worst mistake you can make when taking up jeans is to make them too short - flared jeans need to be almost to the ground but skinny jeans are a little tricky to get right. Have them as long as you can make them without cupping the bottoms too much; a certain amount of cupping however is necessary for the look and with summer jeans you can fold up the bottoms for a casual look.


This is what she says on her site http://www.shopatnextdoor.com/ - click on Jean Scene at bottom of Home Page.


'No, you do not have to be skinny to wear skinny jeans. It's all about how you wear them that makes the difference. Going into a Wisconsin winter, we all know how great it is to throw on your favorite skinny jeans with a pair of boots and a big oversized sweater. It's the one time that living in the frozen tundra makes fashion fun as well as practical. But thankfully that is all behind us for another seven months or so. So now what? Well a picture is worth a thousand words. Wear skinny jeans with killer heels, your favorite flats, barefoot if the moment is right and of course your favorite flip flops. You can wear a skinny jean scrunched around your ankle or cuffed for a casual look. That solves some of the length issues, which is nice for us as well as you. Of course we'll always shorten them for you if need be.'


I'm off now to take up some jeans - because they're usually too long for me. I learnt from R how to do a professional job but am under threat of dire consequence if I devulge the secret. Sorry!
Clara
By the way - if you want some tasty food ideas that will help you to be able to fit into your jeans go to www.fitinyourjeanscuisine.com

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Babyboomers relish in moment in Balmoral swim

Hi there
What a great day - the photos say it all!
Overheard from "We can beat cancer" participants - "Relish the moment - can you believe you are here doing it? Be proud because you are amazing."
Makes me wish I was doing it too.

Claire
ps - by the way - there were people of all ages particiapating  including children and some  in their 80's, many of whom swim every day.

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Featuring the Babyboomer body - it's OK to be white!

 

OK BB
I'm going to be featuring the Babyboomer body because two glasses of good red wine have stopped the throbbing in my nose and upper right chest after a day procedure at RNS (local hospital).

It's important to pass it on to our children and grandchildren, even though they already know, that skin has 'memory', and my nose and right chest remembers the times I allowed them to be exposed to the sun. 

My Anglosaxon pale skin areas were exposed  pre awareness of skin memory and future damage from the sun's rays.  Initially, it was when, our family was out there having fun perhaps caravaning in Dad's homemade caravan in New Zealand.  If you caught too much sun on the weekend you would peel by Wednesday or Thursday when my sister and I had fun peeling the skin from each other's shoulders, like little monkeys.

Then there was the 'greater awareness stage' - a time when I wanted the look of the time, which meant being brown, even though I was a " 'pakehah - white person in Maori'."
By this time we had moved to Australia  and I was a teenager, with a brand new forbidden bikini.  Bondi had the whitest of sand and my visit there included a full body spray of coconut oil, resulting in my entire body being fried by the sun.  It also meant that the wearing of  the forbidden 'bikini' was revealed when  I returned home looking like a tomato - and that was how my dad treated the burn ie with ripe tomatoes. 

Fortunately our education has moved us on from this state of mind.  However many of us remain there and still want to be tanned. 
I actually don't want that any more and am reminded today that it's OK to be white.
Clara

Feedback  keeps me going.
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OK - this is my book - Mosman Meanders & foreshore flavours

Hi Babyboomers

Mosman Meanders & foreshore flavours is a coffee table book

Ok this is my book.  It's taken 2 years to write and it's been an amazing learning curve in so many ways.  I thought you might like to know what else I do with my time when I'm not blogging.

Mosman Meanders and foreshore flavours has been described as a ‘Must have gift' – Pages & Pages, after the book’s successful launch in December 2012.  It’s worth considering as a gift, with Mothers Day coming up as it will appeal to, families, residents and ex-patriots as a reference or a memento.

It’s a photographic style coffee table book, featuring  walks along the magnificent foreshores between Mosman and the Spit, and contains reference to the rich history and cultural heritage of the area.   Bushland walking tracks provide opportunities to view major Sydney icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as well as some of the newly opened, navigational and maritime sites.   The book lists casual food and cafe destinations with recipes for readers to experience themselves.

You can pick up a copy  through local bookstores and some local cafes, or purchase online at http://mosmanmeanders.blogspot.com.au .  This blog link will tell you more about the book which has proven popular, through the Pages & Pages on-line brochure, with expatriates  of Mosman.

 

My journey has released me from the spectre of retirement and since I'm now addicted to writing, there is a new book following of course. 
This one is going to be about retirement or more correctly about non-retirement, which will include interesting insights into this period of our lives.
Cheers C


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He wants to be a grey nomad!!!???.

Hi BB
There's a man in my house! 
Yes, I know that he's been here for a long time, but on & off.  Now, he's actually here!  Like - retired.  And I don't quite know how to handle it, and him. 
He's actually out of context.
C
ps - he wants to be a grey nomad!




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Older Australians enjoy an active sex life as much as the younger ones

Hi BB
Good article from our Ita. 

Sydney Morning Herald - 25/2/2013

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Mangoes are insanely antiageing




Mango magic

This dish was served to us by Alvina and Umberto from www.timeintuscany.com , not in Tuscany but here in Sydney when mangoes were at their best, and Tuscany is under snow. In true Tuscan style, fruits and vegetables in season are used in an amazing variety of simply delicious dishes.

For the mango jelly
makes 4 servings

2 ripe mangoes - peeled and cut (see
¼ cup caster sugar
Juice of 1 lime
1 cup water
1 tbsp gelatine powder
2 tbsp hot water
macadamia pralines - crushed

Place mango, sugar, lime juice and water into the jug of a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain the mango mixture through a sieve into a saucepan. Place it over medium heat and cook, stirring, until it’s heated through and the sugar is melted.
Place the gelatine powder into a small bowl, add the hot water and whisk well until the gelatine dissolves.
Add the gelatine mixture to the mango mixture and stir to combine. Divide the mixture into individual wetted moulds, cover and place into the fridge for 3-4 hours until set.

To serve, arrange slices of cut mango on plates, dip moulds in hot water and invert to release the jelly. Serve with icecream or Greek yoghurt if desired and sprinkle with crushed macadamia praline.

How to choose and cut a mango
The best way by far is to simply eat the mango after cutting it expertly as shown below. Recipes to follow.

Mango - Childers Queensland Australia- in mid January
it was so dry the grass was crunchy beneath my feet.
Two weeks later the area is in flood.

Mangoes - Noosaville Markets

Is it ripe? You can't always judge the ripeness by colour as they come in many hues depending on variety. The best flavored fruit have a yellow tinge when ripe; however, color may be red, yellow, green, orange or any combination.

Ripeness of mangoes can be determined by either smelling or by gently squeezing. A ripe mango will have a full, fruity aroma emitting from the stem end and can be considered ready to eat when slightly soft to the touch and yielding to gentle pressure, like a ripe peach.

Cutting a Mango can be a slimy, slippery challenge. The best way to go about it is to start first with a ripe, but still firm fruit. If the mango is too ripe, it will be a mushy mess, and hard to cut into pieces, though easy enough to scoop out for pulp.

Cubes

Holding the mango with one hand, stand it on its end, stem side down. With a sharp knife in your other hand, cut from the top of the mango, down one side of the pit. Then repeat with the other side. You should end up with three pieces - two halves, and a middle section that includes the pit.

Take a mango half and use a knife to make lengthwise and crosswise cuts in it, but try not to cut through the peel. Using your fingers on the skin side, raise the fruit cubes into eating or cutting position. Simply serve and eat the fruit or for a salad peel off the segments with your fingers. Or use a small paring knife to cut away the pieces from the peel.
Take the mango piece with the pit, lay it flat on the cutting board. Use a paring knife to cut out the pit and remove the peel. Some simply eat this section holding it over the sink as you eat.

For easy slices cut off cheeks as above then slice lengthways

Or using a sharp thin-bladed knife, cut off both ends of the fruit. Place fruit on flat end and cut away peel from top to bottom along curvature of the fruit.Cut fruit into slices by carving lengthwise along the pit.

Nutrition - They are high in fibre and antioxidants and are rich in Vitamin A, C, E, B6 and potassium. They have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers and promote heart health and lower blood pressure.

 




www.timeintuscany.com

 



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