Aug 14

Secret To A Youthful Long Life

Tag: energy,grandchildren,health,my family,photos — Donna B. @ 1:43 am

Could it be simply the ability to play?

My father, age 85:

papaswinging by you.

papaonslide by you.

My father, age 85

issieswing by you.

issieslide by you.

My granddaughter, age 18 months.

4 Responses to “Secret To A Youthful Long Life”

  1. LittleSister says:
    August 17th, 2008 at 5:26 am

    To them both, I say, “play on!”

  2. Donna B. says:
    August 17th, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    Next time we gotta get them on the same swingset and same slide!

  3. Venomous Kate says:
    August 18th, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    I think you’re definitely on to something, Donna. Playing isn’t just good for our bodies, it also gives our minds a chance to be free and explore again. I hope your father plans to play with your granddaughter plenty. You, too!

  4. I Play With My Kids Toys : I Think Therefore I Blog says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 8:48 am

    [...] Donna B. watched her 85-year-old father play with her 18-month-old granddaughter and wondered if the secret to a youthful, long life is retaining the ability to play. I sure hope so, because I secretly play with my kid’s toys. [...]

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