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In reply to the discussion: Today I turn 70. [View all]love_katz
(3,148 posts)91. Happy birthday.
We're the same age. Welcome to your seventh decade of life.
Those of us who have lived this long have seen a lot of changes.
Sadly, we don't get to relax and enjoy our golden years.
We fought for social justice and environmental healing throughout our lives. We just have to Keep On Truckin', as Freewheeling Franklin used to say in the old Zap Comix.
Sigh .
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My mother died in the late 60's from a cancer that would easily be curable today.
hamsterjill
Apr 2025
#115
Yes, it seems everything being done by this administration is rooted in hatred. I don't think it's sustainable.
Walleye
Apr 2025
#116
I too was in my twenties in the seventies and now I am in my seventies in the twenties.
twodogsbarking
Apr 2025
#24
Happy Birthday! I remember driving alone across SW deserts in my old VW beetle in the 70's
thought crime
Apr 2025
#61
Happy Birthday Girl! May we all survive to see another. I am of similar "vintage" so thank you for the post!
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2025
#87