MY MUSINGS> TO MY FRIENDS ON MY 72nd BIRTHDAY./

So so Happy that you took the time off to have a read, and that you found some truths. I was thinking this morning, that life may not be the party we hoprd for but while we are here, we might as well dance! Thanks again Anna and Ron.

Enjoy the rest of your day, and be safe.

 I thank you Krissy, for taking the time to have a read,
My children always say to me my musings are to long winded, but i say to them that when you reach my age, we can be as long winded as we would like to be LOL

Thanks again.

He's an elegant writer is he not..I think my great uncle Ralph was namd after him, as family was an ardent friend to John Brown also, Emerson did John Brown's eulogy for him..that sure made an person think about the issue of slavery..and John Brown's death.  Our family has an picture of John Brown of Harper's Ferry in their 50th wedding anniversary picture along the Nebraska-Kansas border. I was reading about another 72 year old this morning, whom jumped at the chance of being in an 125 year celebration of pioneer wagon trains, by riding from Fort Boise, Idaho to The Dalles where there will be an two day town heritage celebration. One of the little towns where they stop, is having an chicken feed for them in the community center tonight. this lady took the time to go authenitcally dressed, and she says she's learned that an nice thick wool blanket on the bottom end while riding up front sure helps the bottom end at night. It's an two week excursion, and they said that at night they gather up around the camp fire, they are learning to respect the hardships involved and the scenery of the land. I think it's marvelous that people can particiapte like this from time to time at 72 years old..it would be nice we all could do it. for living life is something that keeps an person young I think. Testimony to your words above. You have have an WONDERFUL birthday Rita...with many more to come. Keep inspiring those younger kids, they need it in the world of today!!!  

Thanks so much Shirley, for your kind words. I think as we get older one of the many things we learn is. that you need to claim the events in your life, to make yourself yours. When you truly posses all you have been and done, which may take some time, you are fierce with reality. I truly feel blessed to be alive.