A commonly used literary device is to imagine sitting down with your younger self to offer up some advice on ways to achieve a rich and fulfilling life. Since I’m fast approaching my 72ndbirthday, I decided the time’s come to explore this thought experiment and see if I can impart some wisdom upon an earlier version of me. I imagine that I’m Tyra – a “classic” model version 7.2 – seated comfortably across a table from Tyra, version 1.6. It’s clear by watching her that her operating system is … [Read more...]
Treasuring Aunty Gladys on her 90th Birthday
My Aunt Gladys has always been a treasure to me. She and Uncle Lester, who is now deceased, often cared for me and my brother when we were children. It was a period of uncertainty in our family’s life, as mother and daddy would travel to doctors in Galveston and El Paso searching for treatments for his failing heart. Gladys, Lester and their son (my cousin) Danny would move into our house, an extended family there to provide comfort and nurturing when we most needed it. She is our Decker … [Read more...]
Keep on Dancing
Seventy? Really? How did that happen? Sunday, June 4th, is my birthday. I’ll be seventy. Seventy sounds old, so I decided to do an internet search. I read, “Seventy is the beginning of old age.” Oh my! As I thought about this upcoming milestone, I reflected back on my life. I always thought the day I was born was the beginning of old age, the beginning of me until I’m not anymore, one day at a time. In lieu of the alternative, I try to live one day at a time, especially since I got sober. I … [Read more...]
