This is simple, it's my birthday today and my DL says I am 63. Thats' great an I'm still on the grass rather than under it. So not complaining to much. But, why do so many things have to stop working, work incorrectly or hurt.
Some of its my fault, yes for sure. Leg filled with titanium rods and screws from a biking accident and always hurts. Hearing awful from years in the music industry. I will rephrase, the really really loud music industry. Should have been smarter but I was young, naive (stupid would be another word) and seemingly indestructible. WRONG.
Arthritis beginning in hands killing my dream of being a great guitarist. Thank goodness I didn't spend any money on a guitar or lessons. Eye site really becoming questionable and cataract surgery coming up in September.
But I am still here.
My age and time has given me a greater compassion for others. A greater tolerance of all things and an understanding that a polite word, and a smile will get you a lot farther than a growl. I certainly appreciate many things now that only got a passing glance in my youth. I have realized that giving is far more rewarding than receiving. I have taken the mantra the the meaning of life is a life with meaning.
I like who I am a lot more now than I ever did. As I have gotten older I am a far better father, a better friend, a better boss and a better employee.
Last thought. Someone told me not long ago that in every person my age is a young person saying "what the heck just happened here?" What happened was all good.
My name is Dale E. Bledsoe with Crown Key Realty and as always I may be reached at 209-481-6031.
! Love the comments by many and how we can relate. I like myself much better too these days; if I knew then what I know now...... as the saying goes!
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