We read today that 103-year old Marie Hunt from Wisconsin earned her High School Diploma this year - 87 years after dropping out of school - proving it's NEVER too late to make your dreams come true!
Because the listeners of The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show are a lively bunch - and because life is too short - they've given us more reasons to believe that you're just NEVER too old to start something new! Have a read:
...I went back to college at 50 and became at Secondary Teacher at 56, no boundaries in life!
Going with my dad who's 67 to do 200 Mile one day tour of Majorca for the 5th time
I'm 50 in July, took up piano 2 years ago, double bass this year! D
My dad retired at 57 and went back to college at 60 to do what he always wanted to do as a horticulturist - was a bit weird when all his friends were younger than me!! #Nevertoolate
Never too old to learn how to swim, cycle and run at 43 and completed half iron man at 44.
Hi Ian - I was always interested in drums I'm now 76 years young and I started a 5 piece band to play at tea dances for Active Retirement but unfortunately my lead guitar has left so not playing at the moment. Rgds, Arthur Dempsey
Ian, I learned to swim properly and in turn conquer my fear of the deep end in UL's arena pool. It was such a rewarding experience. By the way I love listening to you again, now I'm back at work after having our beautiful baby Méabh . Take care Bernie
Never too old to get a black belt in martial arts. Started taekwondo when I was 29. Got my black belt at 34. Proud of myself. Mick in Carlow
Learn to play the piano. I was 40 when I started. I'm now 41 & 3/4 and practicing for my grade 1 piano exams. Jane McMahon in Dublin.
Hi Ian, I became a fitness instructor at 47 and then my degree in Horticulture at 52. Pedantic Des
My husband has just become a freelance writer for rock blog sites. So proud of him as it's something he loved but just didn't have the confidence before
Surfing at 41. It hurts! Dee, Dublin. Going swimming now to help
Learnt to drive when I was 36. Very scary, but did it anyway:-)
Mid forties and learning guitar. Being taught by great teachers. My sons! Kim in Waterford.
