Saturday, January 28, 2012
DIAMONDS
Today is my 75th birthday. Diamonds.
I have a lot of calls and cards and happy birthdays face to face. Fifty? A hundred people? I went to a Meeting this morning.
A lot because I tell everyone it is my birthday and then they say that I don't look like it.
I don't.
It is a bit of a racket and it is a great experience. I have learned that if you don't tell people it is your birthday ON your birthday, every year, you won't get any wishes or attention. So I shout it out.
Besides, I say that I am the next year from about June on. So I have been "75" since then. In June 2012 I will be 76 in, well, maybe May.
But it won't have the buzz of 75. Somehow you need to be an aught or a five to get the most attention.
Of course after a certain age you get attention with every year. I am not there yet. I think you have to be at least 90 for that.
I am in pretty good shape. I have to hold onto the rail when I go downstairs. The knees. I dribble. The result of the radiation 15 years ago for my prostate. And age.
I may need cataract surgery sooner or later.
But let's not focus on those things. Although those are the only things, actually.
I go to the gym every morning and do an out of breath half hour on the bike. Weights on all the body parts, easy.
I am able to think clearly. A slight time delay like they do with live video. A blank spot in the mind film.
My attitude is optimistic and positive all of the time. Really!
I have the wisdom of older age. Knowing more when to mind my own business, be silent or let irritating stuff go.
I am never lonely or bored. Never ever bored.
Pretty good.
I am happy about my life and have no regrets. None.
Here we go. Another year ahead a day at a time. We have a President to re-elect. Lots of fun there.
