To those suffering from that MID-LFE crisis, I salute you.
I’m not living in the past but trying to keep that youthful spirit. I’m too old to have another midlife crisis now anyway. At least Google tells me I am.
The idea of confronting mortality though does bother me. It’s a driving force for me now to accomplish as much as I can each day. Not that I know anything imminent. Just that I do know we don’t live forever.
Saw this at the car show in Ocean City Maryland a few weeks back. Photo by Mike Hartley
Random Thoughts of the Day
It’s painful for some to look backward.
I’ve got to work of my prediction on when my former daily newspaper will stop printing them.
People need space. Some need a lot.
If only I could take advantage of all the opportunities in front of me today.
My dentist is retiring. This is not a good thing. I’ve been going to see him and his hygienist for decades. I do love going there also because it’s in my favorite little down right on Main Street. And I feel they took excellent care of my choppers. I’m not a fan of dentist/doctors, but these things made it a breeze.
Also, he is one of my favorite neighbors and has been for decades. So, a salute to my wonderful dentist Dr. Bob and his hygienist Dawn. Both have decided to retire and I’m very happy for each of them.
I believe in his post in FaceBook he indicated that he was the last of 6 dentists to occupy that same spot on Main Street in Ellicott City since 1900.
The green arch under the flag next to the Wine Bin is the entrance to DDS Robert Boman. Thanks again Bob.
Change 2
This getting old stuff isn’t going to be easy. They shell that carries around this twisted mind is feeling its age and in need of some maintenance and a change in style. I’m adjusting daily expectations and cutting back on how many hard physical things I do in a day.
No more working for hours straight or all day with just short breaks. I also need to slow the pace and be more deliberate. Slower down the stairs or hilly ground to reduce fall risks. To think before lifting something with the question, should I? Lots of little things that if I’m smart will allow me to keep upright and active.
At the same time, I’m going to increase my work on the things that are important to me. Speaking of which, I need to go charge another battery for today’s shooting.
Random Thoughts of the Morning
Just saw another beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic from Ocean City. Too bad it was on a webcam. And it only lasted about 3 minutes before going behind clouds. But I SAW IT. Great way to start a day.
Try to make the best of life. That way when you get older the time you spend saying “I should have done this or that” will be at a minimum.
I hope the 3 days of rain we are going to get help solve this drought we have been in.
I was surprised by a friend’s news yesterday. It was a big decision for him. It probably is the right one for him.
Not getting all the sleep I need but I’m working on it.
Yeah, that’s right, the magic keyboard. The slayer of sentences. The pounder of the paragraph. The crusher of chapters. The builder of books. And then I thought what if I couldn’t use that tool? That gave me a pause.
What triggered this thought was when I sat down a few weeks back, my nerve pain overwhelmed my arms and hands, and I couldn’t work for a few minutes and was slowed for hours. What an unsettling feeling.
Photo by Mike Hartley
I’ve got to adapt my photography by using a tripod more. Weight was certainly a big factor in my last purchase. I won’t be leaving home without the monopod and tripods if I’m using the Nikons for any duration of time. Old man, slow lens = tripod if I want sharp shots.
And then I thought as I always do, how do I adapt if needed? Getting older is a lot of adapting. Things you took for granted for decades are suddenly an issue. Pain and eyesight are a few I fight.
The eye doctor’s appointment at the end of the month should help with the latter. And I’ll power through the rest and adapt.
Today we are battling the cold. I’m headed out this afternoon for a few minutes of photography combined with exercise because I’d love to find a spot to hike down and get some partially frozen streams.
Random Thoughts of the Day
Something that can make you feel old. The invitation to your 50th high school reunion.
I love that deer use my lower back yard as their beds in the winter. Looking out and seeing 2-8 sleeping is nice.
Sometimes I’m thinking about tomorrow, but today I’m thinking about today. But in a few minutes, I could be thinking about yesterday. But then there is next week.
I’ve got to get back to work on 2 carvings and finish them this week. So off I go.
