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Do I Have to Grow Up?

 The following is another of my musings for my upcoming book, The Daily Uplift


What do You Want to be When You Grow Up?

 

I was asked that question often in the days of my youth. Or, as I like to say, in the 1960’s and 70’s, when dinosaurs roamed the earth.  We went through those days hearing how rough our parents and grandparents had it. We had it rough too. We had to walk up to the television and change the channel.

For much of my youth, I wanted to be a radio personality. I made some decisions that I regretted in later years, like not going to college. I honestly don’t know if that would have made a difference. I also don’t know if it would have made a difference if I joined the military. I graduated high school in 1974, which was the first-year post Viet Nam. I heard too many horror stories and did not want to get my hair cut. Not much has changed about my hair, except for the color.

I don’t know if I ever answered the question. I also don’t know if I have grown up yet. I have heard the saying “growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. I also don’t want to grow old. Chronologically, at the time of this writing, I am 67 years old. I have gotten younger when I took care of my grandkids when they were younger. I also feel younger when I listen to the oldie’s stations. If I can handle aches and pains of my age, I am able to feel young.

Announcing for high school students during marching band season will also spark a youthful zest. Doing things that I love that keep me moving will also keep me young. When one of the student musicians comes up to me and tells me that they like my poetry, that keeps me feeling young.

You are only as old as you feel. Use the abundance of days to entertain others with your experience. When someone lets you know, they are pleased with something you have done, consider that a sip from the fountain of youth.

 

Play with the hand life will deal

You’re as young or as old as you feel

Make it your plan

To embrace every fan

And use things that have great appeal

 

Go out and make it a great day youngster!

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