[James Matthew Najera]

Quote of the Day 10.19.2025​

“The best thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.”
— Madeleine L’Engle
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You know, there’s something really comforting about this thought.

It’s such a beautiful reminder that we carry every version of ourselves with us—the curious kid, the hopeful teen, the hardworking adult—all tucked neatly inside, shaping who we are today.

So let’s have a little fun with that—when you think back, which “you” do you find yourself missing (or laughing about) the most?

Maybe it’s the version of you who wore bell bottoms without irony, danced like nobody was watching, or stayed up all night talking with friends about nothing in particular.

Share your answer below—we’d love to take a little trip down memory lane with you!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[Pattij50]

Before I became disabled and couldn’t walk anymore due to arthritis. I was very active then and miss that

 

[Rusty Vale]

I miss the one that could work all day, come home and do all the yard work, cook dinner, sleep well at night and do it all over again the next day. Now I live in a condo with no grass to mow and it takes me 20 minutes to go up & down the stairs.

 

[NIBOR0]

The best "Me" was when my best friend was alive. She passed away in her sleep from a stroke at 54 years old. She was my compass, confidente and meant the world to me. The closest person I talk to now is my 82-year old mother and I'm terrified that I'm going to get that "Phone Call" any day to hear that she has passed and that my Dad passed. Mom told me that her and Dad had a pact that they couldn't live without each other, literally. She said they had plans in place to make sure the other would immediately pass away as well. I told her, "what will I do if I lost both of them at the same time". Her response was simply that Dad and her couldn't live without the other and it was their choice to do it this way.

 

[TriciaR]

Before I became disabled and couldn’t walk anymore due to arthritis. I was very active then and miss that

Thank you for sharing that @Pattij50 — it must be so hard to adjust after being so active. It sounds like you’ve lived a very full and energetic life before arthritis changed things. Are there certain activities or hobbies you especially miss doing, or have you found new ways to stay engaged and enjoy your days now?

 

[TriciaR]

I miss the one that could work all day, come home and do all the yard work, cook dinner, sleep well at night and do it all over again the next day. Now I live in a condo with no grass to mow and it takes me 20 minutes to go up & down the stairs.

Thanks for sharing that @Rusty Vale — I love your sense of humor about it! It sounds like you used to have incredible energy and a real love for keeping busy. Do you miss the yard work most, or have you found new ways to fill your days now that condo living has taken over?

 

[TriciaR]

The best "Me" was when my best friend was alive. She passed away in her sleep from a stroke at 54 years old. She was my compass, confidente and meant the world to me. The closest person I talk to now is my 82-year old mother and I'm terrified that I'm going to get that "Phone Call" any day to hear that she has passed and that my Dad passed. Mom told me that her and Dad had a pact that they couldn't live without each other, literally. She said they had plans in place to make sure the other would immediately pass away as well. I told her, "what will I do if I lost both of them at the same time". Her response was simply that Dad and her couldn't live without the other and it was their choice to do it this way.

Thank you for opening up and sharing something so deeply personal @NIBOR0 . Losing your best friend like that must have been heartbreaking, and I can only imagine how hard it is to carry that fear about your parents too. It sounds like your mom and dad share an incredibly strong bond — that kind of lifelong love is rare. How do you keep your friend’s memory close or find comfort when those worries feel heavy?

 

[Rusty Vale]

Thanks for sharing that @Rusty Vale — I love your sense of humor about it! It sounds like you used to have incredible energy and a real love for keeping busy. Do you miss the yard work most, or have you found new ways to fill your days now that condo living has taken over?

I miss my yard work the most. I had a beautiful yard and was very proud of it. Loved the compliments. But spinal stenosis won't let me do alot of bending. I do still work in my flower bed.