Glimpses

On this page, Love of Aging is curating a collection of mini-profiles of some of the most interesting and inspiring role models we can find–people whose vibrancy and enthusiasm for life is only increasing as they age. We created a set of questions (a la Marcel Proust) designed to provide you with a glimpse into their hearts, minds, and lives.

Enjoy! And be on the lookout as we add new Glimpses to our collection.

Lynn Underhill

As a toddler, Lynn shared her bottle with a baby fawn. She has had a deep love of wild things ever since. At 74, a retired IBMer, Lynn now lives in Arizona where she creates art from echos of nature’s presence called SoulGardens.

What is your idea of a moment of perfect bliss? Sitting down to home cooked dinner with my entire family at the table.

What was one of your biggest “aha” moments? Giving birth to each of my children. 

What hopes and dreams did you have twenty years ago? A collection of Nature retreats all over the world.

What do you love about aging? The ease with which joy erupts

What talent would you like to have? Shapeshifting

What are you most proud of yourself for? Overcoming fear and learning to trust

What would you like to be remembered for? Awakening

What do you most treasure? My children and grandchildren, my Siberian Husky Maya, and awareness of life’s magnificence.

If you could invite 3 people - living or dead - to dinner, who would you invite? The Dowager Empress Cixi, Harriet Tubman, and my granddaughter Luna

If you could have one great adventure, what would it be? Hike El Camino de Santiago trail with the entire Underhill Clan

What’s your favorite word? Love

What’s your favorite sound? Laughter, and I also love thunder

Who’s your favorite musician/band? At the moment, I love Sugarland. Also, The Moody Blues.

Among the places you have traveled to, what was your favorite? Sun Temple in Mesa Verde National Park

What’s a place you would love to travel to and have never been? The Wall of China. Stonehenge.

What is your favorite guilty pleasure? Communing with other earthlings–dogs, wild cats, lions, whales, trees, and crows, to name of few.  

Why did you choose to be a Love of Aging Community Circle Host? An opportunity to connect in community to share growth and allow eruptions of joy to emerge.

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