Haha! Reminds me of how I felt turning 70. I no longer gave a damn what anyone thought about me—my clothes, looks, behaviors, swearing, socks with sandals, going braless, you name it. Now THAT's… - Adelia Ritchie - Medium

…ng ecstasy. When you come onto it you can’t remember what had you so narrowed down into a fishbowl. Sudden freedom from social fear is exhilarating.

The Innate Value of Writing

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Nov 15, 2021

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Haha! Reminds me of how I felt turning 70. I no longer gave a damn what anyone thought about me—my clothes, looks, behaviors, swearing, socks with sandals, going braless, you name it. Now THAT's freedom! :D

Adelia Ritchie

Written by Adelia Ritchie

Science lover, contributing editor at SalishMagazine.org, veggie gardener, expat

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