8/14/2025
"So teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Psalm 90:12
I did it! I made it to the ripe old age of 75! It seems hard to believe, but more believable when I look into the mirror some mornings:
Alex loves to share coffee with me in the mornings. Usually we sit on the front steps enjoying the cool morning air, but this morning we thought we share a cup of Bischochito Pinon coffee that my friend sent me from New Mexico. I think he found it a bit strong, but I rather enjoyed it!
Later in the morning I decided to forego my usual schedule and enjoy a bit of fun with Daniel's cat, Mia. She goes for the slower songs that don't require much effort, but not me. I love a lively tune, like Staying Alive! I'm getting more into the fun fashion statements too. The old lady clothes stores carry just aren't me?! I prefer a little pizazz in my life, so I can kick up my feet and enjoy my life. It's not over til it's over!
After a few dances, and a cup of earl grey tea, or four, I settled down into deep thought and contemplation. I dreamed of all the new adventures I would discover, perhaps a new business. I'd begun to redesign my style and how to accessorize. My daughter had been trying to teach me these basic tricks for years. At last my life is taking on a new direction.
I decided to go next door to visit my neighbors, Maureen and Willie, but they were busy trying out their grandson's skateboard. I think I'm beginning to rub off on her a bit, although I prefer mountain bikes and climbing trees. Besides which I learned the fine art of skateboarding when TJ, my older son, was about 14 or 15. He dared me to take a ride, so I did, and as I was flying down the hill way too fast, he instructed me to jump, jump!!. You've got to be kidding! The scooter was more my style!
I've always felt that there's nothing one cannot do if they have the "want to" or desire. Age, I felt, was irrelevant, only a number. I still believe that, and I try to motivate others along those lines, but when some reach a certain age, I guess the spark has fizzled out for potato chips, sodas, and soap operas. But I love taking risks!
Just take a look at this beauty! Hogs and Heifers, move over, 'cause here I come!! I have a friend who lives in Penasco in Northern New Mexico, and she has been a member of this group for years. It seemed funny to see her riding her Harley, but she loved it, and it something she and her husband, plus a group of friends did together. They performed community services helping kids in need, and I'm sure they did much more on their road trips. I was not as available then, always working, but now! Who knows!
I've been considering joining a group of ladies I know who like meeting out of doors. I think their secret place is rather ingenious, and the park is a motivational spot for thinking up new escapades!
So much for a trip down memory lane, dreaming of my life without limits, but there's a time when one must settle down to the important things at hand. Today's a momentous occasion, my 75th birthday, so I need to consider celebrating.
The perfect close to my day!
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