When I turned eighty on November 16, 2021, congratulations sometimes sounded like condolences.   The obligatory, “You look great” out loud seemed to imply a whispered,  for eighty. 

Almost out of spite, I found myself replying, “I’m looking forward to my eighties. I think they’re going to be great!  As a matter of fact, I’m calling them my Greaties!” However, my faux bravado was spoken through clenched teeth and came out “GrrEighties.”

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As I  shifted my attention to stories of interesting, productive eighty-somethings in the news and  in my life, I decided to start this blog, Welcome to the GrrEighties! I’m posting quotes about aging and life from wise and witty octogenerians as well as pithy  observations from my journals. 

 Most of all, I want to hear from you! Feel free to comment on any of my favorite quotes below.