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Just shooting the poop with Lori |
He travels the world on the backs of others Insignificant in his stature and size His journey carries no mission Randomly roaming at the will of his host Sated enough to never question his trek Life is an open adventure without worry If the excitement of his dusty trail dulls Another bus awaits to grant passage With a furry friend to carry him home Ah the wonderful life of a flea |
So in 12 days I turn the big 60. I am saying it out loud to remind myself. Do I feel 60? No!. If I had to guess, what number I would attribute to myself mentally, it would probably be 42. One might ask how I arrived at that number and there are a number of factors that entered into the equation. I am not a kid in my 20's sowing wild oats and wondering if I payed the power bill. I am not the young adult chasing kids and stress for breakfast. I am not a 40 year old woman busy connecting with high school chums for drinks on Friday. I am a bit past that by still liking to go out, still liking to try new things, and still forgetting that I am not 20 by lifting things that I shouldn't. Any activity pursued the day prior is certainly felt the day after. Physically, I do not resemble the actresses and models who somehow manage to to look like they are 20 on their 70th birthday. I have earned each and every wrinkle.I have also earned the love of a fantastic family. So truly, it is all a numbers game, so let's eat cake. |