Aging gracefully Helmo a birthday salute to peace and joy

FINDING PEACE AND JOY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

Well you see I was thinking about having this big celebration and then I stopped for a moment remembering that  the application for a public bon fire wasn’t completed and that means no cake.  So instead I figured I splash out a few  more ideas about the peace and joy of aging instead.  

First You don’t need to worry about  style.  One day you will realize that your favorite t shirt is older than  anyone else in the room.   No not any other T-shirt, any other person.  You don’t have to change hair styles—your hair will change on its own all you have to do is figure out. How to alter it slightly or. Find a lot of  good hats.  When people talk about their tablet—it has nothing to do with religion, Moses etc.  

There’s  no need to buy Rice Krispys —If you want to hear. Snap crackle, pop just listen as you roll out of bed in the morning.  Instead of worrying about. How long it is till you can drink in the bars you can start. Checking out the “senior” dsisaxcounts.  

Seriously, yesterday I wrote about a couple of college experiences and  a couple folks suggested that it  might be great if we. Could go back.  Life, my friends is not a Hansel and Grettle sort of thing.  It’s always moving forward at exactly the right speed (well except when you can’t really wait for the next rest stop).  

I would have had to learn everything I’ve learned to date to deal with this year and am glad I have had those experiences.  

So what this is all leading. Up to is this  little birthday poem for all of us  hanging right around 60.

On Turning 60

Today I turn 60 that 10 times a six

If I could go back. Would there be things I’d fizz?

I might think about it  but time won’t reverse

And  who knows I might wined up in. A place that’s much worse.

If you could do things all over would you never be sad?

Would. You be twice as wealthy or would things be twice as bad? 

Would. Your friends and your loved ones still be quite near

Would. You drink the same soda, whisky, and beer?

I can’t. Answer these things

I have no idea how

The reality is I’m here and it’s now

Sure there’s a few folks who’ve. Passed that I would like to have back

But now they’re my angels and try to keep me on  track.

I have  found a few shamrocks and have placed some bad bets

But trying to live fully  is worth some regrets

And I’ll keep asking my questions. And facing some fears

After all I’m gonna live about 40 more years

When each morning comes I’ll remind myself in all ways

It’s not the days in your life, but the life in your days 

When your purpose is to seek and provide peace and joy

But today is my Birthday—Cake and Ice cream oh Boy!!!