Creative Wordshops January 2026

GAGA

Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made….(Browning)

I wish you all a youthful 2026. This month, returning to a theme, GAGA (gracious aging, grateful aging) sharing from a recent storyshop in Sedgefield. We begin by playing the song, Don’t let the old Man in. Here are 4 verses :

Don’t let the old man in I wanna leave this alone Can’t leave it up to him He’s knocking on my door….
Many moons I have lived My body’s weathered and worn Ask yourself how would you be If you didn’t know the day you were born.
Try to love your wife And stay close to your friends Toast each sundown with wine Don’t let the old man in.
When he rides up on his horse And you feel that cold bitter wind Look out your window and smile Don’t let the old man in.

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