9 ways from Ukrainian grandmothers

My Grandmother's 9 Rules After 70

My grandmother lived alone in her wooden house in the mountains until she was ninety-four. These are the nine things she never did after seventy, and what you can do instead in your own home. Hang this list by your door.

with love, Maria

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  • Nothing everyday up high
  • Wear a warm vest
  • Closed shoes, never loose slippers
  • Sand on the ice first
  • Carry your stick proudly
  • Early to bed, rest in a chair
  • Never a heavy job alone
  • Prepare your bundle
  • Agree on a morning sign

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