<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:49:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/oldage/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[I Do Not Miss The Pain On Sundays]]></title><description><![CDATA[source This weekend sees the knockout stages of the rugby Investec Champions Cup with the quarter finals matches. Maybe 15-20 years ago I would be chomping at the bit wishing to be out on the field playing,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-115814/@cryptoandcoffee/i-do-not-miss-the-pain-on-sundays-hug</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-115814/@cryptoandcoffee/i-do-not-miss-the-pain-on-sundays-hug</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-115814]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[cryptoandcoffee]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:12:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2Sao45kGEB1kRY9cJBFGQnrPp2qChGHkgVjzu1y6XFCd4yc32JkGudbxedbE4pxY1d6QA6btU6fvwrLeDheoBk7Lo75HRKCLbcsTfxqPEsbfCzJomm7i2751WtZX5FV6BkcGAhERKx8eHbikKjgquUg2mcBnCV7j4eA2C3yhQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Families Pull Together In Times of Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[source This week a WhatsApp message went out within the family circle asking for help with regard to an elderly aunt who needs 24 hour care. This family member has not had private medical or funds for]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-178138/@cryptoandcoffee/when-families-pull-together-in-times-of-need-7zx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-178138/@cryptoandcoffee/when-families-pull-together-in-times-of-need-7zx</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-178138]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[cryptoandcoffee]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:48:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2Sao45kGEB1kRY9cJBFGQnrPp2qChGHkgVjzu1y6XFCd4yc32JkGudbxedbE4pxY1d6QA6btUsMhsTFmBjbU7scFeDJPVj2VvmvWES4jZEDu2BF1uoLFBvuetazj656SkFrRUPgZB3mr8Fj2Dos3PBYG3zABpXDA1RNWrh9CS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life is short, Choose love and forgive before its too late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings to all the readers here, Today a lot of kids came to my home and that is why I was unable to do anything. Though it was my holiday, I like to spend my holidays in peace without any noise around]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-197685/@md-rayyan/life-is-short-choose-love-and-forgive-before-its-too-late-kgv</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-197685/@md-rayyan/life-is-short-choose-love-and-forgive-before-its-too-late-kgv</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-197685]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[md-rayyan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:31:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDFdqJorCLnfauvZdwTKWtZntNNFnJhEsYnFQF72HmhY5zhnQkdZ7YoxLnMnqp4AqJSdsaytMDAE6GadwjTGTFK6FT88XUcqhTA6r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladies of Hive Community Contest #247 - New commitments in old age]]></title><description><![CDATA[@LadiesofHive Community Contest #248 questions for the week are: 1️⃣ What is the most dominant color in your wardrobe/closet? 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Feel]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@nainaztengra/ladies-of-hive-community-contest-084935c8ddeae</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@nainaztengra/ladies-of-hive-community-contest-084935c8ddeae</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-124452]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[nainaztengra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:46:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP35bVGjGoE93K3E4U5KX8KtMBJ2rgow21K83Gkte7q21skgUgcEzXHLAPVM4PsA8JyHX4BM6cReYaiMQcXXjCnYTeWMsUxTQusPKEW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 minute freewrite 2797 prompt a bridge to nowhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is my post for #freewriters 2797 prompt a bridge to nowhere hosted by @mariannewst I was going to have my husband take me to the walk-in clinic when he got home from fishing on Friday, but by the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@myjob/5-minute-freewrite-2797-prompt-a-bridge-to-nowhere</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@myjob/5-minute-freewrite-2797-prompt-a-bridge-to-nowhere</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-161155]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[myjob]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:06:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/AmRc67RgYaWTamZtjiRVK9pxDgRdg2RtnXmG5dbeGuzK3WNfkBktwpffWmUdxrAus2F1tb5fgogZfsiBqNWu5HpEKvGfyC63cDi8EzXJAre47XhFj6WzajjTb6mGyoCcpTaRm22sBX6UcVCSadWqpMvh9vwTbJ5k?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing old isn't much fun for some. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, Hope your having a fabulous day. 😊 I've mentioned in earlier posts about how my health has deteriorated over the last year. 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But man, old people]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/oldage/@thelowededwookie/old-people-annoy-me</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/oldage/@thelowededwookie/old-people-annoy-me</guid><category><![CDATA[oldage]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[thelowededwookie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26SYfsj1aumdbYFNYTHxe1dBLAZHmD9od7G2UjWvSwRD6Z6jumYzMopkKyfc6GzxMBWgiX4EgwSt1WPcEKoh58QGzMMVrKqn6RRC5aSqmCCrwdN6PLprYuk72grHcaPLzHBbqE8fJW9nLmqnJwaFj7k84NQmt5o3QiTryAfHmWbxVquh7SrnGZGyacBtAyasogyVtPKS2hBeJkFbF5XFKnXjKFLBpNR67HPTfDKYKvsztYzMKHWehjPNgas2vG5rMLwqDvZTcgzrtGZJxswGCdRhtpi7SVQzfpV7Pj5eoSQSoXb9RvsogcMh5rBXwTuBPqVjkysXbtoWCgSh98wr2HeoFRahV?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning for Old Age?... //Weekend-Engagement: WEEK 239]]></title><description><![CDATA[@Merlysmont Planning for Old Age?... I'm Just Trying to Survive My 20s @Merlysmont In a few weeks, I will be turning 20, and let's just say I really haven't planned what I want to do on my birthday. I]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@merlysmont/planning-for-old-age-weekend-engagement-week-239</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@merlysmont/planning-for-old-age-weekend-engagement-week-239</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[merlysmont]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:29:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJa5zNbRVVrXnjUH7HeFHWfeS6aA81JuXMzfrNC1kwtDA9zowTFqtNQocfz2KWumQTdkEXJLzCRaoYYAF7emniBidVPBzYASyZUEgBMayt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age - No Bar! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Friends! Today I asked one of my friends how she and her husband celebrate their anniversary. 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Trouble sleeping and increased]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-196233/@adamada/random-spiel-the-cost-of-growing-old-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-196233/@adamada/random-spiel-the-cost-of-growing-old-alone</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-196233]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[adamada]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever thought about the cycle of life? We were once babies, now we grown and are now adults.. We keep surviving until eventually we meet our end. 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No one knows what]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@cryptoandcoffee/the-cost-of-high-care-dlj</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@cryptoandcoffee/the-cost-of-high-care-dlj</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[cryptoandcoffee]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:54:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2Sao45kGEB1kRY9cJBFGQnrPp2qChGHkgVjzu1y6XFCd4yc32JkGudbxedbE4pxY1d6QA6btUHsaGVQ9tw8i8KnPBr5yrez4GJTFZyJwjPfW7T6wibxwvxR5vwyzqa2AZUKigwjwmrrZnWFPVxKwNLUpmxyvWpvDLnN5hUZTC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week #215| No fear of aging| Financially stable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello users, it is no secret that the vast majority of people want to have a dignified old age, although many do not even like to tell their age, it is a great blessing to be able to live the stage of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@lisfabian/week-215-or-no-fear-of-aging-or-financially-stable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@lisfabian/week-215-or-no-fear-of-aging-or-financially-stable</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lisfabian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:10:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLy5czPNg6acYev351Du9gQgrBvuGcn5NdWrkAjzws4B9JDsnRHWkBCJT3Tstc9PDuXb7bmAq26EFnHyKmsbbFfYm5Xx9MMbCQKb8fpLEAZKhAz9RTWsW3LhLkE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SILHOUETTES OF TIME]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I sat down under a mango tree, looking and observing my parents from a distance, I noticed their physical changes. 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