We’re at the end of 2023 – a year of spills, thrills, and chills. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the worst and 10 the best, how would you rate your personal 2023?
On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give my personal year a 5.
I’ve had some great reunions with friends I haven’t seen in years, but I had a fight with a family member that won’t be mended soon. I ran a few trivia challenges – which is a favorite hobby – and saw some great art (and wrote about it.) Sadly, I lost my favorite exercise – running – but managed to avoid back surgery. And we lost Erica Manfred this year, too. (Remember when we were younger and we liked surprises?)
Now the Good News
OTOH, I had a couple of really close shaves and dodged a few bullets (and hoping my luck holds out with the ones that remain). I’m still with my fella and my health – besides my back and hearing – is still good. I haven’t won the lottery yet (so I can buy my dream house) but I remain hopeful and it’s fun to dream.
And I did win the lottery with the privilege of being the editor of Senior Planet and working with the wonderful team of staffers. We lost Erica this year, but I’m blessed to work with Suzanne, Sean, Pam, Jon, David, and all the folks at OATS – and with contributors like Kathy, Nabeela, Rodney, Nona, Joan, Deborah, Gill, and Kate.
YOUR TURN
But that’s me. How was 2023 for you personally? Share your ratings in the comments!
Virge Randall is Senior Planet’s Managing Editor. She is also a freelance culture reporter who seeks out hidden gems and unsung (or undersung) treasures for Straus Newspapers; her blog “Don’t Get Me Started” puts a quirky new spin on Old School New York City. Send your suggestions for Open Threads to her at editor@seniorplanet.org.
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