When I looked in the mirror this morning, I saw a reflection. That is certainly the start to a very good day.
To quote Calvin from the Calvin and Hobbes strip this morning. "Life is so, so sweet".
72 years ago today, it was grain harvest season in northeastern Wisconsin. Dad needed all the labor he could get, but this new baby in the household was not what he needed at that time. With Mom occupied with the new mouth to feed, Mom was not her usual great help around the farm -- as well as the house. Of course the crying kid thought of no one but himself. He did not know about the harvest season. Just change the diaper. And he seemed to always be hungry.
I don't remember those early years, but I do recall the times when I thought 72 was really old. Compared to 20 years old, it was old.
Time to do a reset on what is old. That would be 90. Reset complete.
Life is so, so sweet.
Monday, July 30, 2012
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Congratulations Lloyd. You have me beat by 6 years and a few days. Let us set new records for old guys wandrin the country.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Lloyd. Fear not -- dead is the new 30!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lloyd! You are only as old as you feel.
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Yep, 90, is the NEW old..... at least for a few more years..... then it will be 100!!
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I liked the previous entry so much I had to use it, too. Happy birthday.
I can't sing as good as Kib and gumo, so I'll just wish you another 18 years of good health and travels...
ReplyDeleteYou'll be 90 then, and will have to do another "reset."
Happy Birthday, Lloyd.
Box Canyon Mark
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOUNG MAN. Have a super good day ! Hugs, Mary B.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! May you outlive your detractors, but not your money!
ReplyDeleteMany, many more good years to come. I think I can deal with getting older, but what bothers me is how young people look who are in their 20s and 30s. Who wants a doctor who looks about 15?
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for the birthday wishes.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day and ended with some chocolate instead of candles on a cake. That many candles would have required a burn permit and a fire truck standing by.
Wow, I read about you on Mark Sissons blog. Nice to know that the years ahead can be awesome and "so so sweet. Happy birthday and...So so many more. Have a great trip around the sun this year.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Wow, 72 - I guess the 70s are the new 50s. Happy Birthday. Have a great year. :)
ReplyDeleteI am a bit behind Lloyd, but my birthday wish is no less heartfelt for that. Wishing you the very best to come in your new year ahead. To paraphrase Twain, Age is just a state of mind, and if you don't mind it does not matter. Here's to a grand reset...and chocolate on your birthday, dark I trust, lol. :D
ReplyDeleteHelen, Yes. Dark chocolate is always a great choice for that special treat.
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