….. Yogi Berra
I turned 70 yesterday. This has been without a doubt, the most challenging year in my life so far. But I agree with the great Yogi Berra, so it really doesn’t matter which way you go – just keep going.
What a journey. My life has certainly changed. I tried many different paths in my early years. But, I don’t think I really became ‘Me’ until I moved to Boulder.. I remember when I found Boulder and felt that Boulder would forever be my fit. In so many ways, I really grew up in Boulder. It became my place, my soul, my home. I loved being part of the ‘Republic of Boulder’. But, the fit started to unravel. I found that I stopped taking part in Boulder. I became complacent and boring. Boulder now belonged to the Beryl Teischman’s of the world.
And so, I take another fork.
Who knows how long I have left on this planet. I am still hoping for 20 more GOOD years. So far – it’s been a challenge. Life has thrown me many curve balls this year. I am trying to continue to move forward. Although the backward steps have knocked me down somewhat.
Let these next years bring strength and a new happiness to me. Let my 70’s be filled with new experiences, new strengths, new friends, new wonder, even new crazys. Let me have a good time left.