I’ve heard that line “Live long and prosper” somewhere in my lifetime.

The daily writing prompt wants to know my thoughts on the concept of living a very long life.

I hope to live a very long life. In some ways I’ve already have. I’m thankful for each day and the healthy ones especially. I hope to grow old with my better half and watch my grandchildren grow into young adults.

I have a lot to do and accomplish myself. I’d like to live it as healthy as possible. The concept of living a long time in ill health worries me. Whether mentally or physically it would be a struggle. Of course that is asking for a lot.

I’m guessing the percentage of people who grow very old and healthy, and then just pass peacefully in their sleep is very low. I’ve seen some of the end-of-life struggles and it bothers me, but it’s kind of out of our control.

Staying sharp both mentally takes work just like keeping the body in shape physically. I haven’t done the best job here but it’s never too late to start. I think we all have started over several times with these goals.

The thought of a long life like living till my late 80s or early 90s makes me smile. I can see myself shuffling through the bleachers to watch a grandchild play a high school or college game and attend their graduations. I can feel myself holding my better half’s hand on the deck as we catch some sun. Well, I’ll catch rays, she will be under the umbrella.

I can see myself in what will be then a very classic Miata that I have sitting in the driveway now cruising down some back roads and remembering what was there decades ago. I hope I still have a camera in my hands and that the hands can still tickle the keyboard with speed and agility.

Each doctor’s appointment now scares the hell out of me. Ever since some medical challenges in the previous two decades I fear that I might not be able to see some of those plans. Just as any senior fears when they get to this age.

A while back I learned and then relearned the importance of living in the present. So, it’s going to be a great day today and productive day.