Resolutions. Well, no. just observations. I find that I am closer to the lifetime National Park pass for $10. just not there quite yet. But I am finding that turning 61 is hitting me harder than 60. For some reason, my mortality is deepening in my soul more than ever. I may have 20 years max if I am lucky. Enough time to see the rest of my grandchildren.
I don't anticipate retirement soon. Observations of the friends that have retired.
They are aware of the non peak hours to shop at Costco. This includes the best time to fill up the gas tank, and run in for the roasted chicken for dinner. Lunch of hot dogs on Fridays.
They have wives that leave them daily to do lists with the expectation that they will be completed by the end of the day. It seems unanimous that the list is never completed and the most difficult creative problem is how to explain why when the wife comes home.
The gravitational forces on men's zippers increases with age. Don't ask why, but the times where I am aware of the potential embarrassing situation, are no longer embarrassing. Just a part of life.
Grand parenting is a joy. Let me repeat that. Grand parenting is a joy.
I have a sister in-law that does not like my grey hair. My solution is to avoid her as much as possible. Grey is better than no hair
There is no consistent age to get senior discounts. It can vary from the 50s to usually a minimum of 62. It also depends on membership (AARP) or the non public posting of policy. Of course the question is always, does my younger spouse qualify per my age? Of course she has to be willing to admit she is that old........ Scratch that.
You can get away with a lot being old, feigning memory lapses, slow movement, getting young people to do things for you, especially hard physical exertion.
Most importantly, Thanking God each day you are alive to see another day, to see friends, family and re-runs of NCIS.
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