If you had to describe your ideal life, what would it look like? – The daily prompt asks.

When I hear a question about ideal life, I think of the movie Tombstone, where Wyatt Earp is talking to Doc Holiday and Doc replies to him. “There’s no normal life, Wyatt. There’s just life. Now get on with it.”

Yes, I think about things in life that could be better, but I feel fortunate that I’ve had the life I’ve been given. I’ve had my share of hardships and losses. But if changing any of that meant changing any of the good things that have come our way, I wouldn’t.

I’ve got a family. That doesn’t always work out for some, but for me it’s ideal.

I’ve got my health. I wake each day and I’m very thankful for that. And I try to make the best of each day despite what may be thrown at me.

We have a roof over our heads and food in the fridge. Is it a mansion or gourmet food? No, but it’s ideal for us.

If I had more time to devote to my hobbies that would be ideal. More time with family and friends would be ideal.

A new tractor to replace the 27-year-old one, I keep patched together and a new shed would be ideal. Actually, having enough to pay someone to do it would be ideal but that is down the road.

I have a car I love to drive. Would I like a stable full of classic cars and muscle cars, you bet. But I’m happy and content, and in life that is ideal.

It would be ideal to spend more time at the beach this summer.

The ultimate ideal is to grow old with my better half and be as healthy as possible while watching our children and grandchildren and maybe even great grandchildren someday all be healthy and happy.