Fit and on her toes at 70. (Letters).I have read your magazine since the 1950s. I look forward to it so much. I'm I'm Contraction of I am. Our Living Language Speakers of some scattered varieties of American English sometimes use I'm instead of I've or I have in present perfect constructions, as in still dancing at 70, and I work full-time full-time adj. Employed for or involving a standard number of hours of working time: a full-time administrative assistant. full . Dancing certainly keeps you healthy. I never miss a ballet class and am still dancing on pointe pointe n. In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes. [From French pointe (des pieds), point (of the feet), tiptoe; see point.] . I was so glad to see a letter from Ricky Harris [Readers' Forum, August 2002]; I used to dance with her in Long Beach in the 1950s and '60s. She is another example of staying active and still beautiful. KAY WEBB KNOWLTON |
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