Getting older, what can we do? after 50?

Getting older, what can we do? after 50?
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Welcome to Fluther! What have you always envisioned doing when you retire? I am a long way off but I have a vision of my life and the small studio flat I will live in. I will attend more art fairs and travel. Do you have a business in mind? What are your interests?
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