Don’t whine! My 53rd B’day will again occur next week. It marks the 32nd year I have celebrated being 53. I was born in 1937 and I remember the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. My body is not in such great shape but I thank God my mind still works. My mantra: “Every day is a gift.” I stay busy and find something to enjoy in every day. Keep smiling, Babe!
I apologize for using the word, “whining.“ I did not intend to offend you. I used the word the way it is used in my family which is sort of a gentle chiding.
Please note, There is a difference between “old,“ and “elderly.“
“Old“ is something you can’t do anything about. It’s a mathematic problem.
Every year on the same date, it goes Cha-ching and adds another 1 to the total.
But “elderly“ is somewhat within our control. I just absolutely refuse to be an old man. I stay busy. I do not wallow in self-pity. My wife died 11 years ago. I live alone. I learned to cook and keep up my house. I do not leave the bedroom without making the bed and also showering and shaving each morning and getting dressed. I am ready for the day!
I read voraciously. My avocation is as a poker player, and because I live in Las Vegas I can play in the casinos whenever I want. I do OK. I have some physical limitations involving my legs, hips and back, but I stay as active as possible, in an exercise program that meets three times a week. I stay busy every day.
In the Clint Eastwood movie, “The Mule,“ the theme song is, “Don’t let the Old Man in.” Solid advice. If you haven’t seen it, you might check it out.
I realize, eventually events will conspire against me, and I hope when that happens good Lord takes me immediately.
So Buck Up, Kid! I truly wish you all the best. But don’t let the old Man in!
You aren’t old until you say you are! Don’t lay down until you have to!
Gary you are still young!😂 I find the older I get the younger I feel hoping it will stave off the inevitable we all must face, besides taxes! I had a grandfather who drank like a fish and smoked cigars probably from the time he was a child. He was able to celebrate his 99th birthday before it was time for his ticket to be punched. So….you gotta a lot more books you can crank out. I would enjoy reading them!(big book nerd🤓) BTW-Happy Birthday🎂 Now put the cake down & pick up that pen!✍🏽 Wait do people still use pens to write books!😂😂😂😂🥂
schlong problems: ginseng, saw palmetto, zinc (Ginseng may give you testosterone poisoning- irritability, anger, road rage- that sort of thing, but also, energy, endurance, staying power.) Holy basil will help counter the ginseng with peace, goodwill, and higher thoughts. Try Cran-grape juice instead of booze. Eat more carrots, and beets, leaner meat and dark chocolate. Pray for mercy, for you and Ukraine.
Happy birthday, Gary from an old Ultimate player and Mitchell Kaplan's business partner. You seem to be doing fine. I will try to make one of your sandwiches and see what it does to a 67 year old stomach.
Don’t whine! My 53rd B’day will again occur next week. It marks the 32nd year I have celebrated being 53. I was born in 1937 and I remember the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. My body is not in such great shape but I thank God my mind still works. My mantra: “Every day is a gift.” I stay busy and find something to enjoy in every day. Keep smiling, Babe!
Whining is how I stay young!
I apologize for using the word, “whining.“ I did not intend to offend you. I used the word the way it is used in my family which is sort of a gentle chiding.
Please note, There is a difference between “old,“ and “elderly.“
“Old“ is something you can’t do anything about. It’s a mathematic problem.
Every year on the same date, it goes Cha-ching and adds another 1 to the total.
But “elderly“ is somewhat within our control. I just absolutely refuse to be an old man. I stay busy. I do not wallow in self-pity. My wife died 11 years ago. I live alone. I learned to cook and keep up my house. I do not leave the bedroom without making the bed and also showering and shaving each morning and getting dressed. I am ready for the day!
I read voraciously. My avocation is as a poker player, and because I live in Las Vegas I can play in the casinos whenever I want. I do OK. I have some physical limitations involving my legs, hips and back, but I stay as active as possible, in an exercise program that meets three times a week. I stay busy every day.
In the Clint Eastwood movie, “The Mule,“ the theme song is, “Don’t let the Old Man in.” Solid advice. If you haven’t seen it, you might check it out.
I realize, eventually events will conspire against me, and I hope when that happens good Lord takes me immediately.
So Buck Up, Kid! I truly wish you all the best. But don’t let the old Man in!
You aren’t old until you say you are! Don’t lay down until you have to!
Bill Conklin
No offense taken! Proud of my whining. I’m gonna go whine and dine right now.
Happy birthday to you and to all the eternal teenagers of 1972! Let's get old!
1972 rocks!
Gary you are still young!😂 I find the older I get the younger I feel hoping it will stave off the inevitable we all must face, besides taxes! I had a grandfather who drank like a fish and smoked cigars probably from the time he was a child. He was able to celebrate his 99th birthday before it was time for his ticket to be punched. So….you gotta a lot more books you can crank out. I would enjoy reading them!(big book nerd🤓) BTW-Happy Birthday🎂 Now put the cake down & pick up that pen!✍🏽 Wait do people still use pens to write books!😂😂😂😂🥂
Thank you! But what is "pen"?
Mazel tov! This is profoundly unfair. How come you are not only smarter and more handsome but ALSO younger than me?
If you think 50 is old you should try 70! It’s even worse!
So they say...
Happy Birthday! Might have to try to replicate that magnificent sandwich.
Happy birthday, you magnificent diamond.
Happy Birthday!!
handsomer? never!
schlong problems: ginseng, saw palmetto, zinc (Ginseng may give you testosterone poisoning- irritability, anger, road rage- that sort of thing, but also, energy, endurance, staying power.) Holy basil will help counter the ginseng with peace, goodwill, and higher thoughts. Try Cran-grape juice instead of booze. Eat more carrots, and beets, leaner meat and dark chocolate. Pray for mercy, for you and Ukraine.
As a 34 year old who don't think he won't make it to that age, I want to follow you journey and writing. Best of luck to the both of us.
Happy birthday, Gary from an old Ultimate player and Mitchell Kaplan's business partner. You seem to be doing fine. I will try to make one of your sandwiches and see what it does to a 67 year old stomach.
Nice! Thanks.