Not Dead Yet

     Yes it's true, I turn 60 years old in a little over twelve hours.  Now how the heck did hat happen?  I look in the mirror and it looks like me, it feels like me but where have 15, 20, 25,30, 35, 40 and all those other birthdays gone to?  If they are hiding somewhere I sure wished I could find them!

     It's really mind boggling to think about how fast time flies.  To be totally honest turning 60 really is not so bad.  I keep telling myself it's only a number but it keeps getting harder and harder for me to accept age in that manner.  I guess I should be grateful and simply relish life because it is short and precious no matter how many candles are on your birthday cake.

     Turning 60 is an eye opener.  Our eyes start to see lost opportunities and lots of procrastination.  It's really the peace and quiet  we long for.   Lost opportunities and all those should of-could of won't help much in the fight against ageing because growing old graciously is right around the corner and there is noting any of us can do about it.  

     Today's 60 is really yesterday's 40 or 50.  Oh I have a few acks  and pains I didn't have in my 40's and 50's but I'm not ready for senior bingo and I'm a long way from being dead.  I don't feel old when old is only as old as you feel.  It would be nice if old age starter around 120 because 60 would be considered middle age.  Knowing that fact is not realistic in my life time I'll stick with old age begins when you give up.

     The coming years are sure to bring a few setbacks but there is plenty of joy left in life for those who remain young at heart and keep and open mind.  None of us can escape the Grim Reaper so it's best to make friends with him and accept the fact that sooner or later he comes for us all.  But until that time I plan to enjoy life my way as long as I can.