Thursday, December 31, 2009

365 Days Older

A sprinkling of thoughts on aging:

from late actor Ossie Davis: "Age is that point of elevation from which it is easier to see who you are."

from Harold Kushner, author of the book, Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World (2009): "When we are young, we act (as if) our time is unlimited...It has been said that 18-year old young men make the best soldiers and the worst drivers because they cannot imagine they won't live forever."

And finally, a thought to end these last few moments of 2009, and to herald the arrival of a new decade:

"Life is precious, and not guaranteed."

In 2010, I resolve to waste less of this precious gift of time.

Be well. (and happy new year!)