Betty Durden's writings are a delightful look at life in the very mature years. Her contemporaries and their families find her writing perceptive, astute, and filled with compassion. They show her to be a constant observer of nature, feeling herself a part of the natural world, and a believer in the connectedness of all things. Readers enjoy Betty's occasionally caustic remarks and her impatience with superficial "niceness." They appreciate her encouragement to be open to change, honest with themselves and others, and grateful for life. Anyone in their later years, as well as those who will soon be entering them, is encouraged to sample Betty's clear and helpful messages. They would enjoy a peek into the world of aging. It will bring them surprise, hope, and inspiration.