70 is the new 50?

My mother recently celebrated her 70th birthday at Yosemite with her three kids, her brother and sister-in-law, three grandkids and a niece and her partner. Despite typical family issues, which should not be aired in blog, it was a wonderful time. I am delighted for my mother that she is happy and healthy at 70. I have no doubt that I get my desire to stay fit, and that good health corresponds with happiness, from my mother. There is little doubt that without considerable effort most of us grow up to take on the characteristics and perspectives of our parents. I am still working on sorting out what to adopt and what to reject.