Learning to relax and enjoy life as it comes. —Robert, 83
I love the freedom. Nobody really cares what I think or say. Some folks think it’s funny that an older American has a few brain cells left. I play duplicate bridge with a partner who is 97 years old. Make a wrong move, and she will clean your clock. And then we both fall out laughing.
—Margaret Grace, 85
Freedom. —Mac, 84
Seeing the continuation of life for parents, my generation and generations to come. I have a son two grandsons, one great grandson and more coming along. —Lauchlin, 86
With age comes wisdom about the past, the present and the future. —Jan, 70
Scotia Village. —Elizabeth, 84
I get to go to the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center and do all their activities, plus get discounts at restaurants, but I always forget to use that one! —Theresa, 55
Retirement and travel. —Kathryn, 60
Grandchildren, because you can spoil them and give them back. —Robin, 52
There’s a freedom after your children are grown to start hobbies or a second career and reinvent yourself. —Elizabeth, 53
Being able to go places: the beach, the mountains and travel the world without asking permission. —Ella Grace, 10
Being like Grandpa and not caring what you say. —Chelton, 12
Singing. —Nelle, 4
Being able to reach the Fruit Loops on top of the fridge. —Anna Jane, 4
I will be able to ride horses. —Mia, 4
Living. You watch and learn from grown men and women doing what they love, and shape your own life out of it. You find your likes and dislikes. —Emma, 9
Being able to drive myself around. —Michael, 12
To take care of myself because I am tired of Mommy, Gammy and Pop. I can take care of myself. —Audrina, 5
Going hunting and shooting guns. —David, 6
Being wiser. —Chandler, 7
Longer mid-morning and late afternoon cat naps in my hammock. —OutreachNC Co-editor Jeeves, 3