Why I'm Starting a YouTube Channel at 90..REPEAT

After a career teaching chemistry, Aleen discovered stained glass in her 70's and progressed into fused glass. Nearing 90, she would like to encourage other seniors to try something new in their golden years and give glass art a chance. On this channel, she will make short videos to inspire and educate about methods and techniques with an eye towards affordable ways to get started. Peppered throughout, she will also have short videos remininising about the past.

[@Chryssye4]

My grandmother was in her sixties when she took up painting. I lost her 13 years ago at the age of 102, but I have most of her watercolors hanging in my house now which will be passed down to my children one day!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Did you spend time wih her? Thanks for watching.....aleen

[@trishr.3986]

She's in the Grace waiting for you.

[@Jax52reg]

What a legacy! God bless!

[@lynnetrue4103]

Oh gosh this post has touched my heart. I'm in my 60s and have wanted to start watercolor painting, have accumulated supplies, but not started. I would love to leave a legacy of love like your grandmother. I had better get going, you've given me inspiration! Thank you Christina!

[@Chryssye4]

@@lynnetrue4103 I'm glad my story touched your heart and gave you inspiration!! Get painting!! It's never too late!!

[@NicoMagic]

This brings joy to my day! Welcome to KZbin, I look forward to keeping up with your journey :)

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks. keep watching...aleen

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤

[@purplelove392]

My mother-in-love got her Real Estate license in her 70's, remarried at 80, and recently started a Bible Study YT channel at 92. She'll be 93 in Jan. She's also a breast cancer survivor. Such a blessing and an inspiration.💜☝🙏

[@nancywhitmore3497]

Wow! She's amazing! Can you post a link to her YT channel here?

[@loriebeaton2337]

That's wonderful. Would you care to share her youtube channel name? That would be much appreciated.

[@purplelove392]

@@loriebeaton2337 I did and it's been taken down. Let's try again: Seeking His Presence Ministries. Her name is Doris Sumner. I'll check back to see if this comment stays up. (Hey YT, we're still in America and have a 1st Ammendment!)

[@loriebeaton2337]

@@purplelove392 Thank you. I appreciate you responding. She has a new subscriber.

[@purplelove392]

@@loriebeaton2337 Awwww! She and Daddy David are a sight to behold. On my 40th birthday (over 20 years ago) she sat me on her lap and rocked me, symbolic of God putting orphans in families.

[@judyemerson7375]

I'm 67 years old and just started a podcast. I appreciate your video because it shows that aging doesn't stop us from dreaming. Thank you so much.

[@DVD927]

What’s the name of your podcast?

[@anns1921]

Yes, I want to know the name too.

[@ppploan7625]

Lady if you don’t give us the name of the podcast we’re gonna lose it

[@toddsmith1969]

Where's the podcast??

[@duckalot]

Awesome! You're the same age as my mom and you're inspiring! ♥

[@jodi9361]

My grandmother became a fitness instructor at 50. She "retired" from teaching at 65, but still is active within the fitness community today. It's never too late!

[@imarrywhales]

That's very inspirational! Good for her!

[@mamabearthrives7815]

So cool! Right on! I wonder if she knows about Iris Davis who is like a 90 year old bodybuilder pretty amazing! I follow her on Instagram!

[@agingstrong]

I am host of The Let's Talk Variety Show. I wonder if your grandmother has any interest in teaching fitness on our show.

[@MarianadeOliveiraSaitu]

I had a teacher who did the same! She retired from teaching at my old school and became a yoga instructor at 50!

[@mmc9828]

Wow, she is really a go getter!!

[@jenna2431]

I'm just a youngster here at 65, but I've returned to playing the cello and oil painting. The work is inspiring--as are you. You go, girl!

[@aleensglassmagic]

We have to set example for the really young. Thanks for watching....aleen

[@selfreliantintuitivetarota9799]

Love your channel! You're an accomplished and inspiring lady!❤

[@irenedavo3768]

I paint in Acrylic

[@KevinRoddy]

Hey Aleen…I started playing the harp at 50, became a therapeutic musician playing in hospital and hospice, and at age 68, this November I start taking Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units to become an interfaith chaplain who plays the harp. I was a librarian for 30 years, and loved it, but knew there was more to life. To all of you young folks out there, life is exploring, reinventing yourself, trying new things, and being of service…life is amazing…live it!❤

[@aleensglassmagic]

I couldn't say it any better...Thanks.....aleen

[@Nan-59]

One of my good friends in high school played the harp! I was always amazed by it. And how awesome to become a chaplain who also plays the harp! I can’t think of anything much nicer!😊❤❤❤

[@mommyharris1111]

Good morning! I love that you’re pursuing this passion at 90! I’m just now doing the same thing at 52 years of age. I have my birthday this month and I plan on presenting myself with a few classes to develop my passion. It’s never too late and as older ladies we are lots and lots of wisdom rolled up in these bodies! I love my older friends so much!

[@EvonneLindiwe]

Thank you. I needed this. Been struggling alot in life esp careerwise (im an african architect) moved to engineering and I'm seeing that it's the same challenges. Now I'm opening myself to other opportunities at 37. I feel like I've wasted my mom's money and my own struggling to prove myself with a stellar portfolio with no money or stability to show for it. I'm moving again but I know I can take any job and still do my best. Maybe it's time to go back to guitar piano and drawing for the sake of it. 😊

[@TheK7aloha]

I truly needed this Wisdom today! Thank you!

[@danieldaniels7571]

This is the kind of content KZbin needs more of. Real people sharing their unique experiences.

[@LisaBoulders]

I turned 52 today so I really love the fact that you're encouraging people to develop new interests regardless of age. You are an inspiration.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Yoou'd have a long wwait if you wait til 73....get started now....aleen

[@lifeas_jaz]

🎉🎉🎉 Happy birthday!

[@MicheleEngel]

I took a workshop in mixed media collage when I was 50. The class description said you didn’t need to have any prior experience with it, so I decided to take the plunge. I’ve been doing it for twenty years now and my love and passion for it grows ever stronger. Am spending this entire weekend (I still work part-time) with paints and papers and brushes and all the fun art materials-just playing and making pretty things. It’s my joy, my relaxation, my therapy. It simply satisfies my soul. Before I started this journey, I had no real hobbies (except reading, I suppose), and I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out what I was supposed to be doing with my life. Now I know! So I encourage you to explore doing more of the things you love or things you are attracted to learning more about. The first step is the hardest, so just do it!❤

[@wickidblazed420]

#HappyBelatedBday🥧🎂🍩🎉🍕🥳🎁🍺!!!!! My bday was September 10th!!! I turned 39

[@yolandadunmore104]

Belated Happy Birthday @LisaBoulders!

[@ramonacook8080]

Amen Sister Girl! What you say is TRUE! My Mother told me when a child, "Don't ever let anyone tell you how old you are, they will have you in a rocking chair, waiting to die at 40 years old." I am giving thanks to God, Who works with our willingness, I am turning 84 this month and still mowing my own yard, and sometimes my neighbors. We are to enjoy God, and life, and people, and animals, for as long as we are here.

[@cjohnson4342]

Amen

[@janielittlehorse8477]

I am 67 and mow 2 yards every week. I feel great. Others younger are all sick and in pain. Keep mowing, mama. ❤❤❤

[@kggrass5644]

Age is just a number as far as I'm concerned!! You go Girl!!

[@camicri4263]

Happy birthday! Amen!

[@SabrinaBelladonna]

In a rocking chair at 40!!!!😮 And here I am listening to heavy metal, weight training, and playing World of Warcraft at 54. So I am glad I stopped listening to people at the age of....??? In fact I have never listened to what others say 😂 And I am happy 😊 Love yourselves, work out both your body, mind, and soul, never stop playing and being creative, help create a world for the future generations that you would like to live in yourself, cleanse your social circle off all toxicity...and don't take what others say too seriously!!!

[@dixiemerchant1052]

I'm 60 and went back to school so I was encouraged to hear your new activities at 73. It makes me realize there is really nothing holding back these new chapters!

[@GinaMusings]

What subject did you learn? I am thinking about doing the same thing?

[@colbyandbrennen3543]

There's something so much more special about a person sharing their immense life experience than what any influencer could do today

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks.

[@ZZ-qy5mv]

Woo! I'm in my 30s, and I live for this energy! Beautiful work. Keep creating and thriving!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for your comment. Do you do any art?...aleen

[@Hearth_and_Hawthorn]

While I'm only 57, I felt like society tends to write you off after your 40's. I have seen many people my age fall prey to that mentality and say they are too old for this or that. That is why I started my channel as well. It's a simple channel such as yours is but I want to encourage not quite seniors and older to be passionate about life by finding what interests you. It is so important for your brain and body to be passionate about life. I recently bought a house with acreage when most people my age think about downsizing. I have to do so much physical work on this property to reclaim it's overgrown, neglected land. But it's something I am passionate about. Regenerative gardening. Spiritual growth. Old fashioned homekeeping etc. Find your passion regardless of your age!

[@karmasutra4774]

I haven't noticed that at all, but may have something to do with where you lived. Where I am in Florida older people rule lol.. never felt discounted and I just turned 50

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

​@@karmasutra4774where in Florida are you? Also, are you a native Floridian?

[@IWH559]

Love your channel name!

[@aleensglassmagic]

I garden in raised beds....aleen

[@devinnewbyart]

So cool that you're starting a KZbin channel at 90! Can't wait to learn more about you and find some inspiration for trying new things myself!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for your comment. Fused glass is such fun and is itsself insperation.

[@rebeccaasher9124]

Oh how I adore you for being so brave! My brain immediately wrapped around your words, “technology is not my cup of tea”. Mine either😊.

[@aspenmymaltese980]

@@rebeccaasher9124me either and I’m 59

[@Flutterbox]

100%

[@JJ-ml7wo]

Love your video and art!! Wow

[@flyshacker]

You go, girl !! 👍 I’ll be 72 next month. My wife and I go to a gym every 2 or 3 days, and we still get season passes for snow skiing every winter and go skiing at least once a week. My doctor recently told me that I have the blood pressure of a healthy 18-year-old. I’m a full time political activist here in North Idaho, and I am having the time of my life with the 71-year-old woman of my dreams. Life is whatever we make it!

[@aleensglassmagic]

You said it... youu too must live by that glass being 1/2 full.....aleen

[@mountainhopper9573]

👍👍

[@Jerseywonder56]

You should start a channel too. It sounds like you have a very interesting full on life, people would love to see it!

[@flyshacker]

@@Jerseywonder56 Thank you! I will think about that! 👍

[@BrightestLight5]

@@flyshackerI agree. You should start a channel. 🌸

[@Pearlruby718]

I'm 71 and work 17 hours a day as a private duty rn for one patient. I work 17 hours a day 365 days a week and have been doing this since 2006 after I took an early retirement from a university as a history professor. I think if you're physically able to working it keeps you young in your thinking acumen, your mind stays in tip top shape and it helps to motive you to live longer because, you have a meaningful purpose. I know it's not for every elderly person however it works for me. My mother work a retail job until she was 85. She retired and died at 92. My father played 18 holes of golf every Sunday until he was 89. He died at 90. So I just think staying active as long as you can doing what you love if able is beneficial. However, there are people who are in mental decline that do need to step aside because they become impediments. So I am very happy and supportive of your KZbin channel.🙌🏼💕👏🏼

[@kmom9070]

I agree step aside and retire if you are in obvious decline. ❤

[@phyllissweetpea4926]

365 days a”week “. 😂

[@jacksontown2224]

Congratulations. From your parents age it sounds like you are still very young That sounds a bit much though. You don’t even get 7 hrs sleep.

[@zzizahacallar]

You look so young and beautiful for 43.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

From an injured RN, who survived and worked through covid and saw things no one should have to see lost family and co-workers blah blah blah. I am injured I guess you could say I'm Ill and I'm waiting 2 years for disability to just help me out get better I have no resources to have the surgeries I need on both hips and my shoulder I have terrible o a r a I don't want to sit here forever like this and waste my life I have two teen girls who need me and who want to be nurses. But I can't walk I'm in a wheelchair or a walker and it's absolutely debilitating with no income I have lost everything and about to be homeless. On Wednesday both my husband and my father died on the same day needless to say I am losing hope but after watching your videos and seeing your dedication motivation and zest for life I have a smile on my face. Thank you very much from 1 RN to another I hope I can make it as healthy,strong, and motivated at least another 40 years like you. You are amazing. I have my kids and my widowed mother to take care of as well my parents met in 6th grade and were married 55 years. I don't know how I'm going to survive this with absolutely no income but I have now a mentor😊.Godspeed🙏🏻

[@Iceland874]

I’m 67 and work as an accountant. In my 50s I worked full time and earned two graduate degrees. At 67 I’m working full time and finishing a financial modeling and valuation certification and will start studying for the CPA exam. I’m a church organist, choir director and taught music privately. I also play woodwinds. Last week I ordered sketching materials and love drawing cityscapes and nature scenes. It’s never too late to learn new things and a love for learning goes on and on. Thank you for your inspiration and video Ms. Wilson.

[@aleensglassmagic]

You keep doing .......aleen

[@GinaMusings]

Holy Moly....I needed to read this. I have been watching my life pass before my eyes wanting to go back to school to enrich the next 30 years. thank you for your inspiration.

[@annanorth7997]

Wow, amazing! Good for you.

[@georgejetson9801]

@@GinaMusings All I can say is, go for it! Fill out the application. you won't regret it.

[@SilverHawk214]

Any advice for someone who is in their 20s looking to get into becoming an accountant.? I've got a associates degree in accounting figuring I'd just start working accounts receivable but I keep hearing that Accountants are in short supply. So wondering if and how to make the leap.

[@shannont8901]

This was exactly the video I needed to see right now, at age 82! This inspires me to get back to drawing the little birds that are works of art themselves: little sacred bits of deep beauty. I am happy for you, creative lady, and am so grateful you have started this KZbin Channel!

[@TamaraChaos]

Good for you! Here is a great video on how to draw birds, if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpKrmYyVnNKAo9Esi=62qP6STBrof9rg1a

[@EveningLightDesigns]

I teach drawing lessons. I will be happy to email lessons to you.

[@aiwi9498]

I adore birdies and our world needs more images of these spectacular creations by the hand of God❤ Thank you for returning to your artistic endeavors 🎉

[@aleensglassmagic]

hank you for sharing your passion...keep at it....aleen

[@AfricanTrailm1x]

This woman is an absolute gem 🥲☺

[@BShurbutt]

Good for you!!! My mom is 91 and still makes all of her clothing. My dad went back to college in his 70’s and took art. He was able to paint some nice works before his death 3 years ago. I love seeing stories like yours!!!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for shring.....aleen

[@lynnetrue4103]

Yes, I need to put my phone down and raise more house plants and learn to watercolor paint! You go girl! Beautiful pieces!

[@aleensglassmagic]

I love garenening as well as glass. We all just neen to keep on keeping on. t Thanks for wataching.

[@lindachallenger1554]

I just got serious in building a collection of house plants in the last 3 years and got a community garden plot this year. The tomatoes were Devine!

[@lynnetrue4103]

@@lindachallenger1554 That's great! I started my collection around the same time! I've lost a few and gained a few but now have 12 healthy houseplants, have a couple that have been a challenge but learning all the time. Congrats on your endeavors! Must be so rewarding to be part of starting a community garden!

[@TheK7aloha]

Sister, my name is Kolea Erin Dinneen and I live in Colorado. I’m 55yr and your video just blew my heart wide open! Thank you! I’m finally starting my Healing career seriously after decades of illness. To say I’m excited and intimidated is the tip of the iceberg. I’ve been feeling pretty alone and watching this video inspired me deeply. Your art is beautiful! 90yr eh? Wow! When I think about it I’m a baby by comparison! Thank you for being so amazing! All my Aloha!

[@beebuzz959]

Be proud to strive for what makes you happy, no matter that age. You deserve it!

[@Judy122550]

wish you well so happy you are getting better with your health,just kerp marching forward and never look back

[@anthonyw2931]

I'm sorry you feel alone, but know that you're never really alone.

[@tammyr3255]

@@beebuzz959 agree🙏❤️

[@tammyr3255]

This lady is so empowering 🙏♥️

[@Mscaligyrl72]

Thank you so much! I sent this video to my 86 year old mother who loves independently in an active senior living but won't leave the house unless my sister or myself come over. Shes perfectly healthy. She's widowed. She's just existing through the rest of her life. My hope is that this will inspire her to actually live her life. Blessings to you, Ms.Aileen 🙏🏾💜

[@athena3865]

I am that way at 65! Tell her she is not alone, and I share her sentiments!

[@mindysmith3683]

I'm 46 been that way for 10yrs . I don't leave home , but maybe if 2 hrs a week !

[@debbiefox6846]

I have been this way since getting my 1st of many (6) autoimmune diseases at 30. It wasn't too bad when I was raising my kids. As I got sicker and sicker it became much worse. It is called agoraphobia. It can go along with anxiety, depression, illness etc. My mom is 77 and has been widowed for 5 years from my dad. She has been this way ever since. Covid made it 10 x worse. She will leave for medical appointments & a few holidays. That's it. She does go outside & visits with neighbors but going anywhere puts her in a fit of nerves. She does see a counselor. I talked to her about getting out more. She said she is scared of getting sick.She has also turned into a germaphobic. It's hard to watch someone who was so independent become so scared.

[@mindysmith3683]

@@debbiefox6846 when my kids were here I always was on the go , then they hit late teens and it was over ! They were both gone by 18 , doing great . Nothing out there , all towns have the same stores . I'd rather be home and cozy . Love that my husband leaves for work . Doing things with him is depressing , he's neg energy !

[@seascape185]

I’m 67 on oxygen otherwise health and have been home since Covid! Loving it.But a little nudge keeps telling me to start KZbin Chanel. I’m a decorator and diy skincare ,wigs haha amusing myself but not sharing. I have sons and friends but they are to busy and cell centered to visit. F em im going to make knew friends. I’m glad I found this tonight. Thank you for sharing people ❤

[@wendybreckon2369]

Good for you! Older people have so much wisdom & lots of stories to tell. I wish we lived in a society that treasured people of a certain age. Lots of best wishes...💜

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for watching. ...aleen

[@cjhoward409]

I’ve always loved the older generation. I used to be a geriatric nurse. Love them. Besides, Lord willing, I’ll be old some day. I’m a young 57 year old. 😊

[@GayleHallAZ]

Don’t wait for society to treasure the elderly for any reason. All it takes is a few warm-hearted people like you to plant the positive seeds of love and kindness towards others! God bless you! 🥰

[@2Hearts3]

Thank you so much. I'm 66 and alone and recently bought an old house in an isolated place. I'm studying plumbing, fireplace repair, etc, just to try to make this work here. Your video today is very helpful and encouraging. Maybe when this house is more livable, i can get back to more enjoyable pursuits. You're inspiring-- "Thanks, i needed that!" 🏆👏🙂👍

[@aleensglassmagic]

If you have taken all that on, you are being creativve....aleen

[@sandrauptonhouston7248]

The task you are taking on can be a rewarding one. I am almost 67, living on a fixed income. I made a commitment to learn how to " Do it Myself" in repair jobs and simple remodeling my home. This year with the help of many Video Tutorials on You Tube, I rebuilt my toilet, replaced flooring in the bathroom / kitchen, Changed out 3 light fixtures, put up new Wallpaper , replaced exterior security door locks. You can do it. You will be encouraged even more once you get started. Try not to get overwhelmed. It helps to focus on one job at a time. Good Luck!!!!

[@2Hearts3]

@@sandrauptonhouston7248 thank you, and congratulations to you and best wishes

[@Greylock21]

I love you ❤😊

[@2Hearts3]

@@Greylock21 🌹

[@beatrixjansen6297]

Love this woman. What an exciting spirit. Hope many "elderly" women look at her and decide to live life to the fullest. Age is just a number. What matters is the spirit. Kudos to her.🥰❤

[@glendavis1266]

Have a purpose.

[@NowBeFree]

Not just women, Man also need this creative outlet. ❤

[@CounterfeitChristianityCanada]

I'm 69. I recently started my own KZbin channel exposing false Canadian Christian teachers, got back to the piano 3 years ago after not touching one since I was 13, and now I play in my church on Sundays and I took up knitting at 64 years old and now sell my wares at Christmas Craft Shows. You're an inspiration. ❤

[@aleensglassmagic]

We just have to keep on keeping on....aleen

[@theshawnrenee]

WOW I was just thinking about getting a flute haven't played since high school but its on my list of things I want to do

[@mamabearthrives7815]

2:12 Oh my goodness!! I was just telling my almost 80 year old mom about starting a KZbin channel!! I told her she could teach the world any of her amazing skills though the Internet, she was a teacher, a musician and singer. I am going to send her this video! Your pieces are beautiful! Thank you for this important message and thank you for your service to the community 💪❤️-Nina, Central coast California

[@Courage2bwell]

YES! Count my vote to subscribe to her. We NEED our elders.

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

Absolutely!! Tell her to go for it! Follow your passion!!!!

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

I will subscribe if she does❤

[@anns1921]

Let us know when she does so we can subscribe and cheer her on!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for sharing with me and with your mother....aleen

[@lzrd8460]

This woman inspires me! I’m 72 and have been crafting all my life. I was blessed with having a mother who was interested in many things, often dragging me around to second hand shops ( she refinished furniture) and flea markets to find old, interesting things. I thank her for that. I cannot imagine my life without working with my hands to create. I live alone, far from my family yet wake up each day to happily create. I feel that one of the things wrong with young ppl today is they have so little creativity. Perhaps because schools have dropped their art classes? Who knows. I also see that young ppl seem to have much less curiosity, again, something my dear mother had and passed down to me. This woman is an inspiration to all of us. 👏👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Nan-59]

It’s more than sad I would say it’s criminal, but the first classes is to hit the chopping block, when money is short is the arts, theater 🎭 and music. And they are also important for one’s mind. But they must teach the basics and if the people don’t want their taxes risen and there’s not enough money that they have no choice. I was in high school I graduated in 1977. And 77 was our year of no sports! Because the tax referendum failed. All of us kids were so angry. You know you never forget something like that. I’ve never forgotten.😢 But you keep on keeping on. ❤❤❤

[@valerierogers9609]

A parent is our first inspiration. Wonderful to have a particularly colorful, interesting, creative parent.

[@cjohnson4342]

Schools are paid to dumb down children these days, they don't want creativity or free thinkers. Love love loved your story!

[@lightskitty]

Young people love crafting, making things, just the medium they are working in may not be obvious to you.

[@Oc4ever12]

I hope you start your own KZbin channel.

[@mandyofmarymac]

Good for you Aleen. I'm 79 now, and, even though I've been a widow for 25+ years, I too am having a very good life. I love making journals, sketching and listening to wonderful music on KZbin. My family is very supporting and they keep a good eye on me, which I really appreciate. I'm glad that I never got hooked on a cell phone. My thumbnail photo is six years old.

[@aleensglassmagic]

My husband died in 2015 and was supportive of my work , which helped me to move on. I think it is important thaat we share the fact that we can have a good life after....what ever age we are. Thanks for watching.

[@michellerichert8225]

Merci beaucoup Aleen, quelle sympathique initiative de créer une chaîne YT à 90 ans et de nous partager votre très stimulante créativité ! Pour moi c'est la peinture à 74 ans , et aussi le jardinage avec protection de la biodiversité. Je vous souhaite le meilleur.🌹

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for watching and I hope you liked it because " no French"....aleen @@michellerichert8225

[@michellerichert8225]

@@aleensglassmagic Yes Aleen, I enjoy it because I can see " sous-titres traduction automatique " in French. 😌🌿

[@aleensglassmagic]

thank you....aleen@@michellerichert8225

[@lindaclifton3729]

You go girl! I’m 74 & teach water aerobics twice a week. I’m a watercolor & zan tangle artist. I’ve never been so happy & content with my life. I love to hike & hunt mushrooms. I love your work!!!!! I live in Murphy NC . Lots of love ❤️

[@aleensglassmagic]

thanks

[@GinaGreenlee]

62 years old and I'm thrilled to see this video and this thriving senior community. Marathoning and competitive ballroom dancing in my 40s. Wrote and published my first book at age 45. In 2021 I published my 19th book. Learned stand up paddle boarding and animal flow functional movement in my 50s. Now in my 60s I've started pen and ink drawing and water color painting. You are so inspiring. Thank you so much for this. I feel like I'm just warming up! One of my dearest friends is 87. We've been friends for 20 years. And it's just like you said, Aleen, I help her with technology and update her on the new, and she tells me that the 70s were an amazing decade for all the reasons you are saying. She encourages me to go for it in all aspects of my life. She inspires me to think, at age 62, this is new beginning.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Your friend is right. Take it while we can......aleen

[@crowznest438]

"I feel like I'm just warming up!" Wonderful; thanks for sharing!

[@euthymialy]

I’m 36 years old and dealing with a pretty severe case of autistic burnout that has drained me of the energy and creativity to make art. I love that you’ve been inspired by your younger friends to step out of your comfort zone and join us here, thank you for sharing your story and your work with us! I’m excited to see what else you post here!

[@johnnyt.sollitto512]

You should try meditation of focus your energy and raise your vibration. Much love health light and abundance to you. God bless

[@chilltarts]

What is autistic burnout? I am 40, and starting to honestly wonder if I should have been diagnosed as high-functioning autistic decades ago. I’m just starting to go down this rabbit hole, but it suddenly feels as if all my oddities make sense now…

[@Olhamo]

i wondered too, and wondered is she meant "artistic".@@chilltarts

[@Olhamo]

@@chilltarts I have a feeling many of us who are creative (I don't like the noun "creative") might well have been termed autistic, had we ever been tested.

[@Jetsetbob3]

@@chilltarts I recommend you to get the Tony Attwood's guide to Asperger's. Maybe you'll find the answers to your questions, or maybe not.

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Well done, you! I'm 79 and a very active person. I love painting and drawing and believe we should never stop learning!

[@aleensglassmagic]

That's the way to play the game. Thanks for watching....aleen

[@srahhh]

I took an Intro to German class in community college & my seatmate was a lady in her 70s. She was getting ready for a big trip to Switzerland (chocolate tour) with her husband. By the end of the semester there were only about 10 of us left, so we all got to know each other pretty well. A few months after the semester ended she sent me a long email telling me all about her trip. Loved her so much!!! She really made me believe in lifelong learning. I really can't praise/recommend community colleges enough, both for adult learners (and that can just mean "I feel like learning something new," all the way up to starting a degree) & broadening your horizons as a young person.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Well said. I taugt in Community college 20 + years....aleen

[@bizcoach7]

My chemistry teacher was wonderful and had a huge impact on me and my life. She was quite an inspiration, I'm 67 now and still miss her sometimes...

[@aleensglassmagic]

My physics teacheeer was mine. I like to hope that I mmay have given direction to a few. Thanks for your omment.....aleen

[@thisorthat7626]

@@aleensglassmagic With your great personality and spirit, I am certain that you encouraged many students. Love that you are still encouraging people and learning. That's what life should be about. Blessings.

[@farmergiles1065]

Nearing 72, I suppose that makes me a youngster of sorts. But I still count myself a senior. But even from my teens, I decided that as I aged, I would never let myself get old inside. While there's life, there's *LIFE* , which needs to be lived! I admire your gumption and your attitude to keep on doing whatever you can. There's a world of choices to choose from! May we all choose well. All the best to you.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts...we just have to keep on keeping on.....aleen

[@farmergiles1065]

@@aleensglassmagic Indeed! I utterly reject the alternative.

[@wind_scratch8387]

I admire you for that, I turn 18 in a few weeks and it feels like there's hardly anything to enjoy about life.

[@farmergiles1065]

@@wind_scratch8387 I feel that way myself, all too often. These are nasty times. But life is always worth living. There's much more to it than enjoyment. For one thing, there's satisfaction. That's something, if you don't have it now, you can make for yourself. At first, it may seem to be drudgery. But just ignore that. Feelings can mislead. Focus on the *doing* , not the feeling. Pick something, engage in doing it, do not stop until it is done, no matter how long it takes. The more obstacles, the more you learn. Start by taking satisfaction in that. As you continue, take satisfaction in the journey itself, and your progress to date. At the end, you have the satisfaction of knowing you did something of value to you. (So don't pick anything that you don't value. Find something you like, something you care about, someone else you care about - there are many ways to approach it.) I wish you all the best! In the end, if you're satisfied, you'll also find that you enjoy feeling that way. And then you'll always have a way to dig yourself out.

[@cathysuitor6956]

Thank you!!! I started exploring my art passion 2 years ago. I will be 60 this year. Finally, I am enjoying life! I watch my own mother dwindle. She is 82 with health problems. She had a gift for writing. I’m going to show her your video. It’s never to late to find your passion, to find joy, to learn! Thank you for your courage!

[@theShadeslayer]

It's really cool to see older folk adapt to the modern age. Welcome to KZbin!!

[@aleensglassmagic]

thanks for the welcome...This is very new for me.....aleen

[@theShadeslayer]

@@aleensglassmagic :) keep it up! (Fair warning, internet people tend to be really cruel in comments, when that inevitably happens to you please ignore them and keep on being awesome!)

[@sweetpeaon3]

So glad that this popped up in my recommended! I can tell you've enjoyed all the things you've done in your life. I'm 19 and in college, and I remember saying after my first year of college was finished "I want to do anything else other than studying". I didn't care what it was, I just felt starved to get a hobby. I think that is a universal feeling that can be true at every age. So, I look forward to watching you when I need mental breaks from my studies! Happy I subscribed :)

[@aleensglassmagic]

Like your attitude. Keep with the studies and something will come . Consider the studies the first step to where you want to be.....aleen

[@chelamcguire]

Hello from Bonny Scotland, Aleen. I'm a youngster (at 63!) and only last year went to Night School to learn how to make enamel as I've always thought it to be so pretty. Well, I sat alongside a fellow pupil and she was a lady of 82 years and our tutor was 81 years of age. I was the 'baby' in the class and those oldies left me in the dust! I have so much to learn and I plan to take up archery this winter. Alee, you are a true inspiration so I wish you all the luck in the world with your new venture. Many blessings.

[@aleensglassmagic]

thanks...we haveto encourage each other in this stretch...enjoy it....aleen

[@georgejetson9801]

Your story is so amazing. At 61, I've had a very long career in tech and last year went back to school for a PhD in data science while still doing consulting work in AI. I accidently ending up training AI models and then doing voice over work for AI. In my late 30s, I took a break from tech, and had a glass lampwork business for 5 years. Your video is a lesson to remain open and curious thoughout life and to just take a chance and do something new.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for sharing you story.....aleen

[@PraveenSrJ01]

My grandmother is 95 going on 96 years old in India 🇮🇳 and is still doing very well at such an advanced age.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Good for her....aleen

[@joannaconway4592]

I’m 52 and about to have my third cervical disc surgery. I’ve been disabled since my 30s and with each passing year and other surgeries to my arms and hands and ankles it’s harder and harder to do the thing I love most which is gardening. I’m so glad your video popped up this morning to remind me to not give up on what I love to do. I may seem like a child to you but my body feels like it’s much older and screams for me to just give up. I would love to still be as full of life at 90 as you are or even still be here I hope you have many more years of KZbin videos to inspire us all no matter what age we are❤

[@joyceschetter5871]

You have a tough challenge. I pray you find some hope and relief.

[@aleensglassmagic]

if you have acess to yard try raisedbeds if not get asmall aquariam and try alittle hydroponics for salad greens....good luck...aleen

[@aris1869]

I am in my freshman year of college, and seeing you do so much and pick up new hobbies in your later years encourages me to continue in my own passions. Part of me worries about age taking away my ability to create and do the things I love, but you’ve shown me that’s just not true. Thank you for being you ❤

[@aleensglassmagic]

I find a positive attitude is worth a million......aleen

[@anns1921]

You are just starting out on this journey of life and you have a lot of adventures ahead of you. Don't let it worry you and just enjoy the ride. To me one of the best parts of getting older is you tend to worry less about what others think of you and start to really be free to be yourself. God bless you!!

[@pjteeswater1668]

I am 65 and starting a fiber business. It is amazing to me the number of people that remind me of my age and ask what I’m doing or why I’m doing this. I am so inspired by your story in many ways as I to am dyslexic and know the challenges that go with that. Yes I have had a very full and wonderful life but just because I am retired doesn’t mean it’s over, just the opposite. Now I GET to do all the things I love. Yeah me and yeah to all of us that are enjoying our “golden years”.

[@mirandatarantella]

You are inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing.I want to be just like you when I grow up 😊

[@Nan-59]

I hate to sound uninformed, but what is a fiber business? Are you speaking of fiber optics, like Internet?

[@pjteeswater1668]

@@Nan-59 I have a fiber mill. I process raw wool into roving. Roving is the product hand spinners use to spin their own yarn.

[@texasgigi3684]

Amen! I feel the same way. Life is not over at retirement! The fun is just beginning!!

[@georgejetson9801]

It seems there are far far more of us than we realize who are a bit older and just living life and going for it. I wish there was a group of some type to connect with each other.

[@allisonmarlow184]

Darlin', you won me over before your artwork was even shown. This was good to hear. I'm 64 and have been packing my life up mentally since I figure these are my twilight years (not my golden ones.) You were so inspiring here, and I thank you for that. (I subscribed too.) 😁

[@aleensglassmagic]

Not twilight and maybe not golden but let them be fun.......thanks for subbing....aleen

[@mjc2624]

Thank you, Aleen, for sharing your words of wisdom. 🙏🌎☮🎶🐾👣

[@aleensglassmagic]

Dont know about how much wisdom, but a good life and lots of good people to help. Thanks for watcching.

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

Thank you! When my patents retired they didn’t just sit down to do nothing. They both enrolled in classes. My father rekindled his interest in photography (analogue), and over four years took the full set of courses to reach the level of professional photography. My mother, who always liked to draw, started drawing and painting classes (oil paint). She’d previously taken Chinese watercolour classes and wanted to expand her skills. They’re not interested in earning money from their art but did several exhibitions and Dad was asked to make a series of photographs of the inhabitants of a local nursing home, to decorate the common areas and hallways. The compassion and humanity just dripping off those photographs is breathtaking. They travel. A LOT. They photograph and paint during those travels and gift their work, as they believe they gained joy from their art and why not share it? Dad self-published several books and if he were promoting them (he doesn’t feel the need to) they’d be going like hotcakes. I’m 53 and after a spinal injury kept me from my beloved lace knitting, I recently taught myself to spin. It gave me something to do that was still related to yarn as I couldn’t sit still for more than 15-30 minutes in the same position. A spindle allows me to sit or stand as needed for my body not to seize up and keeps the pain bearable. I’ve given away a lot of my yarn, as I can’t use it yet and the knitters I gave it to couldn’t believe I started spinning only a few short months ago. I hope to be able to knit lace again soon. It’s not necessarily about age. It’s not about skill. It’s about being curious and giving a mild interest a chance to grow. The rewards can be immense. It doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. It doesn’t even need to be about having a lot of free time. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration! I see so many people hesitant to try something, afraid of failure, afraid of ‘not being good at something’. Give it a go. Enjoy the ride. See where it brings you. As an adult, you’re rarely ‘too young’ to try something. You won’t often be ‘too old’ either (barring health and safety concerns). If you think you don’t have the time, see if there is something you can ditch that will free up a few minutes a day to investigate your interest. And, as you said: “depend on the young ones to help you.” It doesn’t mean you need to demand their time and knowledge. It just means you may ask and they may just take you up on it and help you get started.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for sharing aand i see i'm not the only one....aleen

[@dabsprite]

(this got pretty long-winded, sorry about that) I'm 18 and you gave me more motivation to do something with my life and try more things, I'm always too damn paranoid of what other people have to think about it to the point where I really don't go out much or even draw everything feels like something I have to perfect. I love suddenly getting videos like this recommended, it's a very awakening experience, and I'd like to thank you for contributing to that and say that I love your art!

[@shayscott7498]

Hang in there!

[@BrickNewton]

It took me way too long to realise that, and its held me back many times. I have started to push my self to break that, like playing my guitar on the beach, can they her? Do they think its any good? Who cares....I like doing it.

[@kellyhayden7715]

Sweetie, I’m 61 yrs YOUNG. Please allow me to give a little bit of advice-stop worrying what others think or like about you or your works of art. Unless they are paying you, poop on them. Live your life for you. Be honest, kind and considerate of others, but please, please, do what makes YOU happy. Trust me, I’ve been in your shoes and oh how I wish I could go back and change the times I didn’t think I or something I did was worthy of others opinions. You do You-with a big smile on your face and happiness in your heart. ♥️

[@daniellamcgee4251]

We are our own judge and jailor. Likewise, we hold the keys to set ourselves free.

[@willwunsche6940]

​@@kellyhayden7715 I needed to hear this. This is pretty motivational. Thanks

[@melaniemiller4567]

I am 62 and encouraged by her video! I love to see older people still doing things- and she is bright as a star & sharp as a tack!! at 90!!❤

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks. keep watching....aleen

[@TheAmericanFrugalHousewife]

Love this!! My mom is 72 I’m 27. We quilt together every week. Quilts, dolls, mug rugs, etc. such a fun way to spend time & share stories & knowledge. I cherish it. Your work is beautiful, congrats on starting you KZbin!

[@synchronistory]

I take such comfort in having stepped into your stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone, lol! Not only are you an enlightening life support system by supporting the lives of those who are no longer spring chickens ... you are inspiration-incarnate for youth. And you are talented to boot. Your bright spirit is priceless, but is your artwork for sale? Aleen ... your life has transformed from chemistry to a beautiful kind of alchemy, remaining inquisitive and engaged. May your channel go viral, and may your healthiest of role modelling remain eternal.

[@cattymajiv]

I could not have said this anywhere near as well. Thank you for saying it for me. This woman is an inspiration who needs to be treasured by us all! ❤❤❤

[@synchronistory]

💌@@cattymajiv

[@eileenpritchard9154]

​@@cattymajiv ABSOLUTELY, she is WONDERFUL, GOD BLESS HER BEST WISHES FROM WALES UK. 👏👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@aleensglassmagic]

I always fiured you had to have an imagination to beleive in molecules...so translate that to glass.....aleen

[@NuitAsdf]

When I was in music school, there was this lady who decided to start learning to play violin. She was in her 70's. Coming from a culture (in Europe) where the belief that at a certain age you are too old to try out new thing I thought that she rocked. And you rock too! And you are right: life is too short to not to do something nice with it :)

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for the encouragment....aleen

[@brandonpetty3601]

There is no such thing as an old person. Just a person with more knowledge of the world. I love that you're doing this. Welcome to KZbin!!! I am subscribing now!!

[@aleensglassmagic]

I appreciate that! The subbig and the comment....aleen

[@yorkiemom7858]

To All of the young, I say financial planning is crucial! Start saving for retirement as soon as you can because there will come a day that you cannot work. For me that day came in 2013. I am now 58. I have many interests - grooming my 2 yorkies, photography and scrapbooking. I also sew and cross stitch and have made jewelry in the past. Having a skill or hobby to keep you engaged later in life is so important. Thank you Aleen for posting this video and giving me a boost to rengage in some of my interests!❤️🙏🏻🌹

[@BSPoK]

Thanks for the advice. Financial planning is definitely something we don’t take seriously enough especially doing it while taking our retirement in account! Enjoy your next phase 🙃

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Hi Aleen! Sixty-five-year-old checking in. I'm a native of Alexandria, and retired to Front Royal 22 years ago. Don't worry. You'll get the hang of KZbin, and many thanks to your dear friends for helping you get past the hurdles. I haven't any content on the channel I'm using at the moment, but I've been a KZbinr since 2007, and I have another channel with quite a few videos. Believe me, if I can do it, anybody can. And one never knows. You may find, as I found, that you like editing videos. In the meantime, I regret that I don't live a bit closer. I would love to see your shop and more of your work. You have a grand talent, and that was obvious in the pieces you showed in the video. So, welcome to KZbin! We're fortunate to have you on board.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for the good words and encouragement...friends make all the difference....aleen

[@marymem9864]

Hi Betty, I grew up in Falls Church and moved to Winchester as an adult. I moved to Tampa 10 years ago.

[@cathynewyork7918]

Some other inspiring seniors: there were 257 seniors in the age 70 to 74 age group who completed running last year's New York City Marathon; there were 79 runners in the 75 to 79 age group; and 21 runners in the 80-years- plus age group. That is runners completing the 26.2-mile NYC Marathon!

[@gail2297]

I am 74 and have crocheted for several years. I donate or gift most of what I make. Each year I crochet ear warmers for students in my daughter's 4th grade class. I also make crafty projects. I prefer to think it is God's work and He uses my hands to make them😊 Your work is beautiful. Best wishes on your new channel

[@cindyoconnell2471]

Wow, taught chemistry at college level for thirty years-one smart lady! I barely got thru one course! Good message! My Grandma lived until she was 95 and was so talented-she braided rugs, made quilts, sewed beautifully, canned fruit, gardened, etc. There were never enough hours in the day for all she wanted to do. May you have many more happy years doing your lovely stained glass pieces!

[@torreycat7716]

My great aunt went to Beauty School (that’s what they called it then in the 70’s) at age 54. She graduated and opened her own shop, The Pink Puff Stylon… a word she combined with salon and style. She was ahead of her time with combining words! She worked in her shop until she was 90 years old, then she retired. She also played golf until she was 90. I think she died at age 94. What a legacy!

[@garywait3231]

I fully agree with your determination to keep active in mind and body, and to venture into new, and enjoyable territory, even at an advanced age. I am in my mid-eighties, officially retired at 72, but continue to serve as historian and consultant at my last place of regular employment, the American School for the Deaf, building its historical collections and carrying out special projects. I garden (flowers), and am building collections of rare books and manuscripts for donation to my college Alma mater and local research libraries. And I have posted interviews on local TV and UTUBE, and I hope to remain active as long as my strength permits. Life is so full of interest -- and always something new to learn or explore! I wish you all the best for success and fulfillment in your new venture. You are an inspiration to all us seniors.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Good for you...I garden and collect old books ..Just can't let them go. started with old cience and chemisttry books. LOVE TO READ THE WAY THE LANGUAGE CHANGED....ALEEN

[@fondabigbee5828]

This isn’t just for those in their golden years. I am half your age and I am so inspired by you. It tells me to keep going, do it scared, keep trying, keep learning and I can continue to live a fulfilled life at any age. Thank you 💕

[@aleensglassmagic]

Have to keep pluggimg alone and it will happen....aleen

[@deepsoultarot8272]

Congrats on starting your own KZbin Channel!! And thank you for sharing this!! It is SO inspiring!! I am an almost 60 , physically disabled person and find myself always thinking back on all the things I USED to be able to do instead of finding NEW things I AM able to do!! And this video helped me realize that and encouraged me to focus on THAT part of my life!! I have subscribed & look forward to more videos from you moving forward!! Bless you !! Love & Light from CA!! ☺️💗 Namaste.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Ccoulnt do You Tube without young friends...look for help and encouragement. Thanks for watching....aleen

[@BankruptMonkey]

There's also new ways to do your favorite old things even when you become disabled! You can replace your nature walks with spinning an off road wheelchair, or do wheeled golf or whatever sport you miss, or do puffy paintings or pottery if your eyesight has made regular painting too hard, lay a speaker on your chest or collarbone so you can feel music if your hearing is gone now, so many new ways of doing your favorite things even once you've become disabled!

[@gsdalpha1358]

What gorgeous glasswork! When I retired my "jobs" became our huge vegetable garden and volunteering at the local animal shelter. The garden keeps me moving (and the harvest gets canned/frozen to feed us in the winter). The animal shelter gets me out of the house to play crazy cat lady with 190 cats. I watched my mother fade from vibrant, inquisitive, brilliant, and fiercely independent woman when she retired: she quit doing anything. I've long believed learning keeps us young - and you're proof of that! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@aleensglassmagic]

That's why I felt the need to share my good fortune...thanks for watching.....aleen

[@catcar8212]

Hi Aleen, I'm 69 and a lifelong crafter. Painting, pottery, sewing, quilting, woodwork, paper arts, and most recently, bookbinding. I admire the art of glass blowing, and love the process. Congrats on your new channel, and ~hi from Connecticut :)

[@aleensglassmagic]

We've got it now pass it on....aleen

[@inspiredbystarr]

I know it may sound crazy but as a 37-year-old mom of two my mind feels like I haven't gone past 20... However my body is getting so tired and my memory is getting so bad.... I find myself getting more scared every year that passes that I'm not fulfilled in my life ... Just seeing you doing what you love and what you're passionate about at 90 years old, gives me so much hope. I always feel like I'm too old to start doing anything new when I know that sounds crazy to a lot of you that are older than me doing all kinds of new stuff. I'm sure I'm looked at as a baby still to some of you... So the younger ones have a lot to learn from our seniors as well. Thank you so much for putting out your content, new subscriber and can't wait for future videos!!! Peace to you and your family

[@aleensglassmagic]

Raising children takes a lot out of us but you still have a lot of time for yourself..explore and keep looking....aleen Thanks fo subbing....aleen

[@DanceAlongGal]

What gorgeous art, Aleen! I love glass art. My 85 year old dad still ballroom dances every Sun and my nearly 80 year old mom still teaches M-F as an after school teacher at an elementary school. They are my inspiration! You've got to have some kind of purpose, so take a class, join a club, volunteer, keep working - if you rest, you rust! Awesome that you started a YT channel. I'd love to see more older adults take YT by storm! 👏🤩

[@cherylbenton7107]

I love your glass work! My dad did stained glass work in his older years, though illness took him far too soon. My grandpa was a folk art painter who took up his art after my grandma passed, he was 86 then and went on to paint until his late 90s! I have the utmost respect and admiration for you, and for my dad and grandpa! ❤

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for watching. aleen

[@ll2323]

@@aleensglassmagicplease post ur Etsy shop! I would love to buy a piece of urs. I literally was just telling myself today I wanted to pick up stained glass, this was my sign. Lol

[@Boffoboffo]

Thank you for starting this. I’m just 60 and suddenly aware of how youth biased our culture is, so to find a role model is wonderful. As is your work, thank you for sharing!

[@aleensglassmagic]

You are so welcomeand thanks for watching.....aleen

[@MoonlightSonata214]

I am 100% behind Aleen's taking up stained glass. I did the same and luckily found a stained glass studio in the town where I lived at the time that not only gave classes, but they let you come in and work on your projects there. I made a large panel for my parents one year that took a bit over 2 months to make working on it when I had spare time. They were awed by it and my dad had it hung and backlit in a central living room window. Almost 40 years and 2 houses later, it is now hanging in a large kitchen wall window not 5 feet from where I am typing this.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for sharing that....aleen

[@jcharris6557]

What a pleasure to meet you. Your art work is simply delightful. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to learning more about you and your work. PS: I admire you for your tenacity in getting a higher education when most women in the 50’s did not. ❤️🌹❤️

[@aleensglassmagic]

you are too kind. Thank you....aleen

[@Nan-59]

You are so right! I graduated from high school in 1977, and didn’t go on to college. Something I’ve sometimes regretted, but that was my choice of the time. Our community college has fun and interesting classes for older folks, which I really appreciate. 😊

[@marileemck]

They say angels show up when we need them, and you showed up today! I'm 72. I worked as a college librarian, and retired a couple years ago. On the side I've made art of one kind or another all my life. But I always thought to be a successful artist I had to have shows and sales, and I haven't done that. You've inspired me to find an art/craft I like and just have fun with it. Bless you. ❤

[@EveningLightDesigns]

I am an artist. I would love to provide art lessons if you have an interest.

[@marileemck]

@@EveningLightDesigns That's very sweet. I'm fine for now, but thanks for the offer.

[@EveningLightDesigns]

@@marileemck You are very welcome.

[@OriginalLacytoo]

Kudos to you for diving in, being original, and most importantly being HAPPY in retirement. When I retired, others would say “what are you going to do?” My answer - whatever the hell I want!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Way to go. Thanks for watching....aleen

[@pamaladarsow2763]

They say we become more creative as you get older. I am 66 yrs old . God bless you for starting this channel to encourage other women

[@antheablackmore5838]

Hi Aleen Happy Birthday,so lovely to watch your video.I’m 66 live near Brighton in southern U.K., I teach Art from my home studio to adults and have done for 15 years very successfully, but I have suffered and still am from artists block for my own art !!!…..I hope your videos will kick start me to explore what I want to do next, I can’t afford to retire but I need to be creative again, it’s hell helping my students achieve and feel inspired and I can’t do that for myself ! Wishing you every success on here x🎨🎂🎉

[@aleensglassmagic]

ask your sty udents for challenges. they will inspire you as you have inspired them. thanks for watching and don't give up on yourself!...aleen

[@denisejames855]

Wow Aleen, you are true inspiration to your and other generations behind you. My Mother, who passed away just after her 90th Birthday was also not going to allow age to define her. She would be using her computer, shopping on line and her carers would arrive and couldn't believe how tech savvy she was (with my and my husband's help). She loved art and became an artist in her 70s. It was sad for her that macular degeneration robbed her of much of her sight and osteoarthritis was so bad she was in constant pain every day. Mum, like you, had many interests in her golden years, as do I now at 76. It is so important to keep ourselves interested and interesting, even if we are housebound. I have subscribed, from Gold Coast Australia.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for sharing your Mothers expereince.....aleen

[@triarb5790]

My mother was very similar. It was Dementia that stole her away.

[@Nan-59]

I’m 64 with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia that encompasses a host of symptoms, including pain. So I totally understand your mothers pain, too. Just a month ago I finally was able to get my pain management doctor on a decent pain medication management. They had me on other not so good pain meds for a few years. They changed everybody’s medication up around six or seven years ago due to the opioid crisis in the US. They, the CDC, thought for some crazy reason that people using their OWN prescribed pain meds were the reason other people were dying from street drugs. That made no sense then, and it makes even less sense now. When all of us in Chronic pain wrote to the CDC define wane understood we weren’t causing overdose epidemic, and what our doctors prescribe us almost like they used to. And oddly enough, I have macular degeneration as well. So far so good, but is there. Take care! ❤

[@Nan-59]

@@triarb5790. I’m so sorry. Dementia it’s just the worst. At my last doctors appointment I told her that I’m just so afraid of getting dementia/Alzheimer’s. She said don’t be afraid of it. It’ll either happen or it won’t. Which I guess is very true. It’s just that it’s in the family and I get Fibro fog from fibromyalgia and sometimes that just leaves me to think about dementia. It’s not at all the same thing but still, that’s where my brain goes. Take care!❤❤

[@hildatyburczy8221]

My children are amazed at how tech savvy I am at 80! 😊 I’m more savvy than my oldest daughter and ex-daughter in law.

[@johansen5192]

I love it! Thank you for encouraging even us young folks.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Keep your older friends they need young folks and we learn from each other....thanks for your comment.....aleen

[@luciatheron1621]

Step out of your comfort zone.. Thank you.

[@recordedbybrandon]

Maybe this video isn’t for me, as a rap music producer and audio engineer, I don’t really care too much for pottery or glass making, but I really love to see people trying to make somthing work that hasn’t happened before in their life, hats off for you to step out of your comfort zone and obviously are about to take over the internet ! Good luck with your endeavors ! You have the power to do anything you put your mind to, age has nothing to do with how someone pushes themselves to the edge keep doing you !

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm not much for rap but we can respect each other....aleen

[@carlagrs]

Beautifull art! My mom just turned 80 and started to take german lessons just because she always wanted to learn it. As we speak Portuguese, I asked why not learn Italian, as it is a language that shares so many similarities to ours, she told me “ow, that would be to easy, there is no fun in that”. I love how she keeps her mind fresh and curious.

[@aleensglassmagic]

I love it too. keep encourging her....aleen

[@Evo_Aeon]

So much gratitude for this, and for *you*. I'm not yet at my golden years, but I'm so happy to have received this where I am at in my life today. Many blessings for continued happiness and creativity!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Keep the younger ones in your life at work or play. They keep us young at heart.

[@nannettemacadam5871]

How incredibly inspiring. Omg that glorious artwork!! My nearly 100-year-old is mother is very unwell and I have been feeling incredibly lost. Just what I needed to hear. Good to be reminded that age is only a number. And every day can be beautiful. Thank you dear one. Nan from Australia. This sort of content is the positive side of the internet.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks,Nan

[@starryeyeschick]

My grandmother lost interest in living and didn’t have a hobby. Not surprisingly, we lost her at nearly 83. You are an inspiration to us all! ❤

[@craziedaisy1499]

Was feeling a little depressed and like wasn't much I could accomplish at this age of 57. Then I see this 90 years old and going strong! Gives me new hope to start some of my life over!! ❤

[@aleensglassmagic]

Youu got it. Just keep on keeping on. Thanks for watching.....aleen

[@HAGGISWOOMAN]

I’m so glad you started this channel and that KZbin suggested you. I love that you describe your life in “chapters “ and that your book of life is still being written. Best wishes to you 😀

[@aleensglassmagic]

We write that book one day at a time. Thanks for good wishes.....aleen

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Retired Librarian here and have always referred to the sections of my life as chapters. I retired young at 54 to take care of my parents so I haven't managed to follow all my interests as of yet but do volunteer at a historical house and run a charity from the home helping people with basic needs in the community through donations. You are an inspiration to us all, TY for sharing your story🤗

[@mcdart2606]

My mum is 91 and just as much of a rockstar! I’m sooooo glad there are women like you guys keeping your residence on the planet and shining your light for us to follow. 🌟⚡️

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

I’m 68, retired, and have been coasting through life. It is interesting that I have been seriously wanting to get into drawing and doll making again. And now I find you for encouragement! Thanks you!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Go for it, Katie. Thanks for watching....aleen

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

I wouldn’t of guessed you were 90. love your art work, looking forward seeing more videos from you.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Oh thank you! 90 next month. Stay with me and thanks for watching.....aleen

[@denisecarrera8449]

Well this is just wonderful! Thank you ma’am! I’m 59 and I do nothing creative since having my babies at 23. So tired from working so much the past 45 years. Thank you for the encouragement. Subscribed!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thanks for subscribing keep looking fi=or the thing that give you satisfation,....aleen

[@user-kc3hn1tj4t]

I’m just 61, but so glad to have just taken my first stained glass classes and recently began watercolor painting. The best is yet to come! 🎉

[@aleensglassmagic]

Wonderful!

[@JamboreeBlackberry]

I’m 13 and I lost my great grandma a bit after she turned 100, she was a joy to be around, I will for sure be tuning in to your channel as you have good meaning and you seem like a good person!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Sorry for your loss. thanks for watching....aleen

[@camrynprieto6987]

What wonderful encouragement for me ! I just turned 60 and watching KZbin feels like seeing my mom encouraging me. She died at 67 from cancer

[@aleensglassmagic]

We have to keep encouraging each other and sharing what we've learned......aleen

[@EnfleurageOs]

You are an Inspiration! Starting a KZbin Channel at 90! I’m a little younger than you at 75.5. I have an organic body care business and a side gig of house and dog sitting. I just started a course last week as I want to teach people how to ease their anxiety naturally. I do need to get busy and revive my channel. Than you for the Nudge. By the way, I’m up in Canada not too far from Toronto. Keep up the great art. Love it ❤️🙏🦋

[@aleensglassmagic]

sounds like your days are full.....go for it.....aleen

[@jenkins1979]

God Bless you Alleen,I'm a 71 year old leathercrafter .My wife and I reared 3 girls and put them through college.. or at least helped a lot .My Uncle Dick leaned leather crafting as a rehab in world war 2 he taught me in the early 80s.I have enjoyed ever since...I have subscribed and liked your channel.Thank you for your videosy

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thank you for supporting me and sharing your story....aleen

[@Fitzroyfallz]

My Grandpa went back to university to get an arts degree in his 70s. Most of his classmates were in their 20s! But he loved it. He was always trying new things. Drumming (he made his own drumkit), photography, watercolour, woodwork, playing the recorder, birdwatching, gardening, you name it. Above all he was a great inventor and made many amazing toys for me and my brother when we were little, as well as clever tools for the kitchen and garden.

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thank you for sharing that....aleen

[@sherrybarello8873]

Very impressive! I had a series of heart attacks which ended with a quadruple bypass surgery back in December. For the first 3 months I couldn’t do much,and was board out of my mind! So I started drawing. I have made over 100 hand drawn cards, at least 40 hand drawn drawings for friends and family and 3 art journals. Doing stuff definitely helps keep a person busy so they don’t dwell on the negatives. You are truly an inspiration! Thank you for starting this channel.

[@aleensglassmagic]

My best to you. This channel is a real challange for me and couldn't do it without help....aleen

[@elizabethcutrofello2572]

Hello and best wishes to you. I hope you are making wonderful progress with your recovery, and think that your drawings , cards, and art journals are inspiring, too! Good for you. All good wishes from Connecticut!

[@yessumyecrad]

This is a really exciting endeavor! I'm only 39, but I worry that time is racing by so quickly and that I'm missing out on so much. I find myself afraid that getting old will be an impediment to doing anything worthwhile because I've known so many people over the age of 60 who have had the attitude that their lives are basically over. I want to cultivate the attitude in myself that life isn't over until I'm buried in the earth and that anything is worth trying. Thanks so much for spreading the message! And thanks for sharing your interesting life story!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Age is only a number....aleen

[@caronadams4486]

You are such an inspiration! I'm looking forward to more videos. Society trys to tell us that working to earn an income is the only worthy work. Creative, artistic, and charitable endeavors are rewarding to our souls.

[@aleensglassmagic]

They are indeed .Thanks for your comment...aleen

[@vernareid961]

Mrs./Ms. Wilson, my hat is off to you. Your education and years of teaching speak for themselves, and your years of artwork with stained glass and fused glass speak for themselves in a different spectacularly beautiful way. Thank you so much for showing us your journey because I know it's inspired myself and others. We each have a path we travel throughout life, and that path diverges many times. That divergent path doesn't have to mean travesty, but can mean a new lease on life with new opportunities. Your fused glass is the most beautiful artwork I've seen in a long time! I was mesmerized by it!

[@aleensglassmagic]

Thank you for those kind words...Enjoy your time.....aleen