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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsToday is my 70th birthday! I am officially out of fucks.
Ive declared myself feral, released myself into the wild, forgiven myself for everything and intend to enjoy whatever happens going forward with lots of laughter and open curiosity. Heres to not letting them get us down!
GenThePerservering
(2,675 posts)Happy birthday and many more!!! (I'm 71 and should take your advice!!).
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Or maybe I didnt. Who cares? Not I!
raising2moredems
(714 posts)There is no f-ing way they can "get" all of us. And I'd venture to say a good majority on this board can weather Orange pox. We'll be able to afford food and necessities, despite the republican tax increase (aka tariffs). We'll help women in need of reproductive services. We'll help our LGBTQ+ friends (I think I have the acronym in the right order if not, lo siento). We're not out of f-s, we'll just be living them.
Cha
(305,859 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)highplainsdem
(52,834 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,279 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)malaise
(278,792 posts)wcmagumba
(3,247 posts)Totally good way to be, I'll be 68 next month and I'm already there....
nolabear
(43,280 posts)FM123
(10,136 posts)Wishing you the best birthday!
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Quiet Em
(1,184 posts)You speak words of wisdom.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)The field where I sew my fucks is barren. Let us lie in it and look at the stars! ❤️
Quiet Em
(1,184 posts)tavernier
(13,284 posts)I was begging my mom for a pair of white bucks for Christmas when you were born. Hard to believe white suede shoes for kids would go out of style.
Party Hearty dear nolabear!
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Thanks for the kind words.
SheltieLover
(60,285 posts)Many happy returns!
nolabear
(43,280 posts)surfered
(3,741 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Might as well enjoy it. Happy warriorism!
LoisB
(9,024 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Get ready. Its coming your way!
LoisB
(9,024 posts)H2O Man
(75,779 posts)Being feral has advantages ..... at least I think so. I've ever been domesticated. Can't take me anywhere.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)H2O Man
(75,779 posts)your post, I immediately thought of Mario Servo's "Bodies Upon the Gears" speech. We need more people like him, Abbie, and Angela to help inspire uswild and untamed beings.
Solly Mack
(93,210 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Lets go crazy! Lets get nuts!
misanthrope
(8,299 posts)I'm 9 behind you next month.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(12,694 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Sneederbunk
(15,392 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Hmmmmm it could work!
sinkingfeeling
(53,257 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)bdamomma
(66,720 posts)nolabear!! and many more. I'll be in 70"s club next month.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Almost through a whole day and Im lovin it!
livetohike
(23,050 posts)on this milestone. Keep on keeping on .
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Lets all keep on truckin !
elleng
(136,833 posts)Onward! 🥂🍾
La Coliniere
(1,068 posts)Welcome to the 70 club. No fucks to give here too!
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Dem2theMax
(10,405 posts)Happy 70th birthday, nolabear!
Enjoy. And I think I'm going to borrow your idea!
nolabear
(43,280 posts)I can be effective without letting it get me down. Lets GOOOOO!!
Dem2theMax
(10,405 posts)Celerity
(46,866 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Celerity
(46,866 posts)Roy Rolling
(7,207 posts)debm55
(38,452 posts)Jerryatric
(2,474 posts)I turned 70 a year ago and I still don't get how this is reality when I still feel seventeen on the inside, lol. I hope your day is going as well as mine has.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Were in some fine company.
Evolve Dammit
(19,069 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Ill care about whats important but Im so willing to let it goooooo, let it gooooooo!
Evolve Dammit
(19,069 posts)Passages
(1,430 posts)Happy birthday to you, nolabear.
I come from a sadly short-lived lineage. Ive exceeded everyone from two generations. And Im hanging in just fine.
Thanks for the encouragement!
Passages
(1,430 posts)boonecreek
(183 posts)And here's to many more.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)usonian
(14,616 posts)Anyone who thinks it's weird, or that I'm weird can go fuck a porcupine.
🎊🥳🎉🎈🍾🎊🪅
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Ill look up to you as an example!
ZDU
(72 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Cajun French for Cher.
WestMichRad
(1,884 posts)I like your attitude. Not waiting for my 70th (coming all too soon) to adopt it.
Personally, my approach has always been to never grow up!
nolabear
(43,280 posts)Thank you for the wishes.
LiberalLoner
(10,221 posts)nolabear
(43,280 posts)Thanks!
thinkingagain
(1,046 posts)Even with no fucks left, I hope you had an enjoyable day🎉🎂🎁🎈
You share a birthday with my mom. 😊
She passed away a few years ago,
She would have been 95 today.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)We share a birthday with some fine people. Im happy to add her to my list.
thinkingagain
(1,046 posts)She was a good mom
I dont know as a mom now I dont know how she did all the things that she was able to do
So yes, you share a birthday with some good people. I hope you had a good day.
Tweedy
(1,220 posts)SidneyR
(126 posts)I need to adopt your attitude! Happy b-day.
POWER ON !!
KT2000
(20,950 posts)That is the best thing about getting older - the fucks just drop away every year!!!
Lifeafter70
(379 posts)You are now part of our "I have no more fu$@! to give" club.
yardwork
(64,765 posts)What a great idea! I want to go feral too!
SunSeeker
(54,063 posts)Hugin
(34,747 posts)Now we can get some things done.
As someone who's been feral for most of my life, welcome!
My only tip is to try to eat kosher, at least somebody has looked at it.
Maeve
(43,037 posts)Have a great celebration and know you have inspired others!
pandr32
(12,277 posts)Happy birthday!
littlemissmartypants
(25,905 posts)FakeNoose
(36,005 posts)Different Drummer
(8,783 posts)I agree with you!
canetoad
(18,259 posts)OverBurn
(1,107 posts)Meowmee
(6,120 posts)c-rational
(2,885 posts)BOSSHOG
(40,274 posts)All came to be in 1954!
FirstLight
(14,309 posts)Happy Bday and lots of love and laughter for you!
LilElf70
(547 posts)I hit 70 last month and I too am out of fucks. My wife is not happy. LOL
Seriously, congrats. I know exactly where your post is coming from. I'm definitely not letting the pricks get me down.
mercuryblues
(15,266 posts)You are better than me. I ran out of fucks to give by 50. I only lasted that long because my sister-in-law (God rest her soul.) rationed them out to me.
Diamond_Dog
(35,174 posts)Clouds Passing
(2,716 posts)Conjuay
(2,174 posts)And everything past that is gravy!
MLAA
(18,675 posts)ornotna
(11,117 posts)And here's to many more.
spanone
(137,662 posts)LilElf70
(547 posts)must mean its a good thing. You're on Trending and Greatest at the same time.
ancianita
(38,873 posts)Loryn
(999 posts)lonely bird
(1,972 posts)Just for you
Abolishinist
(2,073 posts)sheshe2
(88,150 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(177,006 posts)I'll leave some food out for you when you're in the area.
oldsoldierfadingfast
(67 posts)"Here's to you, Nolabear, on your 70th." as I raise a glass of homemade pear schnapps - and in your honor, I will drink. Happy Birthday!
Love the attitude, it will serve you well.
OldSWODog
(74 posts)nolabear, happy birthday!...I've got a couple of laps on you and I like like the idea of releasing into the wild...btw, I'm completely of of fucks to give...time to walk in the woods and forage for more fucks...cheers, OSD
ZonkerHarris
(25,427 posts)LuckyCharms
(19,191 posts)Xipe Totec
(44,109 posts)niyad
(120,664 posts)you have given yourself! What is that old saying. . "Living well is the best revenge!!!"
LLAP
niyad (who NEVER had any fucks to give!)
1WorldHope
(934 posts)"All you touch and all you see..."
One of my favorites.
Happy birthday nolabear.
LeftInTX
(30,610 posts)DFW
(56,896 posts)I figured I might as well get it out of the way earlly.
Other than that, I have been in synch with your general attitude ever since!
ThePartyThatListens
(246 posts)That makes you and her contemporaries.
Many more to you.
Aussie105
(6,468 posts)In fact, and looking back, giving a fuck actually made my life more difficult.
gademocrat7
(11,212 posts)Celebrate!🎉👏🎂
mountain grammy
(27,379 posts)Its pretty cool 😎. . Cyndi Laupers here too 🎂.
nolabear
(43,280 posts)mountain grammy
(27,379 posts)QED
(2,979 posts)Hope you had a good BD and yeah, like you, I'm out of fucks.
GiqueCee
(1,517 posts)... of the Sun. I've got 77 trips under my belt, and I'm totally with you regarding fucks to give!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Wicked Blue
(6,777 posts)Happy birthday, Nolabear, and wishing you many more
bluescribbler
(2,267 posts)iscooterliberally
(3,032 posts)Happy Birthday and congratulations! Your fucks lasted longer than mine have!
FemDemERA
(423 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(155,534 posts)Nigrum Cattus
(230 posts)Now you don't have to wonder where your fucks are.
Easy peasy - curiosity and the time to explore will keep you busy I'm sure
Pas-de-Calais
(10,018 posts)live love laugh
(14,555 posts)SpankMe
(3,316 posts)I hope you're in good health. I'm not 70 yet, but I'd like to join you you in the all-out-of-fucks-to-give ensemble of the hapless and depressed.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,606 posts)Enjoy some Maxine chuckles on us!
https://maxinecollection.wordpress.com/
Happy (belated) Birthday!........ ......
Vinca
(51,240 posts)can like it or lump it and you don't care. I don't anyway. And never, ever miss a chance to pull the "old lady card." If you get stopped for speeding, for example, just tell the cop you were worrying about how you were going to pay for your medications or a medical bill. The "old lady card" has never failed me.
prodigitalson
(2,953 posts)Mike 03
(17,378 posts)And thank you for the wise advice.
PaxPixie
(2 posts)I've been OOOF for a few years now. It's a much healthier place to be. My first OOOF year, I was told by a few people that I sounded angry and bitter. I responded that the days of expecting women to remain quiet and subservient were over. I don't just say what I think or feel for the sake of women. I do it for men who are tired of the bloodlust, competition, misogyny, and toxicity that society saddles them with. And I do it for LGTBQ people who too often get it from both sides.
AKRicky
(31 posts)shares your unfettered joy. I celebrated my 70th in April and felt as do you. Then, following our election day loss, those feelings exploded became even more profound.
After Biden's election in 2020, I felt a sense of responsibility for his term. I voted for Joe and prayed for his election. For 4 years I felt somewhat responsible for his administration's actions, both good and bad.
Now, I have absolutely no such sense. I have greatly reduced my politically-oriented reading and watching and no longer do I wake up wondering what the hell Trump's going to do next. I am no longer willing to let MAGA live inside my head.
I'm terribly disappointed in my fellow US citizens who, after all that he has already done, voted for him again. But, it is what it is, and this 70 year-old plans to enjoy more happiness and less stress in spite of them.
MuseRider
(34,408 posts)70 has been wonderful for me! 71 right around the corner. Enjoy this year and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!