What's the secret to longevity? My 102 year old mom is asked that question all the time, and she usually says, "I don't know. I didn't do anything special." This is often the answer given by the many supercentenarians in America.
Onie Ponder, age 110, is one such supercentenarian. She is thought to be the oldest living person in Florida, and the 86th oldest in the U.S. When you think of it, she's lived a rather unremarkable life.
She attended boarding school as a young child, went on to attend the University of Florida, and sold war bonds during the war. Other than that, she raised a family and lived an ordinary life.
Onie's secret to longevity is to live in the present. Such good advice. Don't wallow in the past, or think too much about what might happen in the future. Just enjoy each day to the fullest. You'll never get this day back.
Onie is remarkably healthy. Her "defects," as she calls them, are thinning hair, a few age spots on her face, taking 2 pills a day, and using a walker. Pretty impressive if those are her only defects. She is mentally sharp, takes a walk using her walker daily, and enjoys socializing with people in her community.
Onie Ponder is one of the growing number of supercentenarians in our country. She has her health, and continues to enjoy her life, one day at a time. All we really have is today, so let's enjoy it.
I love that she is social!
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