Posted on 02/18/2008 5:01:02 PM PST by blam
I’ve always been happy that I don’t have to be 10 again. Or 20. Or 30. Etc.
I’m 53, and the only reason I’m happy is because I don’t have to look at myself every day. Kids see us old guys and they don’t want to look like that. They like being young and good looking. As you age, you realize, “Hey! I don’t have to look at myself, it’s everyone else’s problem!” Of course, mirrors are a lot less fascinating.
This is beautiful: “Moments of Reason”.pps —
Grandchildren make growing old worth it.
The other thing is that you realize that there is so much that just does not matter.
Of course we’re happy ... happy to be alive!!!
Ha ha.
My first child was born wheni was 32.
All my high school classmates have kids that are all grown.
I can sit back and laugh, being content that my young-uns will keep me young and active.
Of course, the trade-off is that I’ll be 50 when they graduate.............
Of course, the alternative is not attractive.
No more periods!!!!!!!! Plus, you can have sex (with your spouse, of course) without worrying about getting pregnant! And when you’re finished playing with the grandkids, you can send them home. There are many good things about getting old.
Same #s here
I’m metal age myself. Gold in my teeth, silver in my hair and lead in my ass.
I’m six months away from the big 50, and I’m looking forward to it!
Every decade has been better than the last by leaps and bounds, so I can’t wait to see what my 50’s have in store for me.
One of the very few advantages of growing old
is that one can reach an age at which he can do
as he damn well pleases within the limits of his
purse.
LAZARUS LONG
hear, hear, baby!
Of course, the trade-off is that I’ll be 50 when they graduate.............
Probably won’t be an issue. My Dad was 50 when I was born and lived to be 97. I never thought about it growing up. He was as active as any other dad.
Confucius say:
at 40, I had no delusions
at 50, I began to see my destiny
at 60, I began to hear the truth and know it as it is
at 70, I began to obtain my hearts desires without error
We see the world, and our place in it
clearer as we get older
And begin to know peace
By better knowing the Source of all Peace
My Christian walk was miserably inept before age 40
and is as thin as tissue paper even now
Live in Peace
Live in Victory
Know that there is also Love in this World
Right,,
I’m 50. The Mrs. is 43.
Our kids are 7 and 2.
We wouldn’t trade our lives with anyone.
Loved your take on this RK!
I feel sorry for my wife and daughters however....
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