My Medicare birthday has come and gone. Sixty-five. . .is it possible? Why does it seem only yesterday I was walking to kindergarten with my neighbor Stan? It was a good day. Good report at the doc's appointment in the morning and a wonderful dinner with our son and daughter-in-law at Sullivan's in Seattle. Two great bottles of wine, steak and deelish desserts in a lovely steakhouse. Time spent with son and daughter-in-law always flies by and always a highlight in our month.
My son's birthday is two days before mine, this year his 33rd. Proud of him to buttons busting. He has a high moral fiber that makes me smile when I detect it in his life stories. I am still too free with advice, which isn't asked for and shouldn't be given. My mother was so wise about that, just lending a loving ear whenever I shared a frustrating situation with her. I want to be more like her. Something on which to work.
I feel lucky to have reached this age. It's an age where I turn away from schedules and appointments, thoroughly enjoying the freedom of time. I love staying home, not unlike Miss Haversham who never left her web covered rooms. My wise daughter-in-law reminded me that Miss Haversham was filled with evil and selfishness, so we don't want to carry this example too far. I am guilty, however, of having Great Expectations for my son and myself. Always room to grow, learn and find a kindness to offer someone along our way.
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