Not original, but
from the heart…
After nearly 150 blog entries, my good intention about
writing something new and creative is mostly drawing a blank. But I always
write something around the holidays to highlight those things I am thankful
about and for. Schmaltzy is OK when you’re an old geezer like me.
First of all, thank all of you with cancer who have
volunteered for clinical trials—ever! For some there is the hope that new drug research
will lead to management or cure of their cancer. For many others, it’s the hope
that participation now will help those with cancer in the future—the generation
of our kids or grandkids. I believe there will be breakthroughs (not too far in
the future) that will finally take a big chunk out of cancer.
Personally, I continue to be one of the luckiest guys
around. I feel better than I have in a few years and I’m taking advantage of
better health to keep busy and enjoy life. We split our own firewood, I ran a
race in November, and we mow acres of grass all summer. We are fortunate to spend
time with friends, kids, and grandkids. We have four grandkids in college, one
graduating from high school this year, and there’s a precocious three year old (going
on 20) grandson.
Carol and I spend a lot of time laughing—mostly at ourselves
for forgetting things, dropping stuff, falling asleep in front of the TV, misplacing
our cell phones, and all sorts of other age-related foibles. Might as well
laugh. Complaining and grumping never seemed to work so well.
Spend time with friends and family. Enjoy the holidays and
every other day. Life is too short to choose to be miserable.
axman
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