Most of us are now in the last quarter of our life and should read this interesting piece of advice👍
You know …… time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.
It seems just yesterday that I was young and embarking on my new life. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went.
I know that I lived them all.
I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.
However, here it is …… the last quarter of my life and it catches me by surprise.
How did I get here so fast?
Where did the years go and where did my youth go?
I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that I was only on the first quarter and that the fourth quarter was so far off that I could not visualize it or imagine fully what it would be like.
Yet, here it is …… my friends are retired and getting grey - they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me but I see the great change. They’re not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant …… but like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day and taking a nap is not a treat anymore. It's mandatory because if I don't of my own free will, I fall asleep where I sit.
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did. But at least I know that, though I’m on the last quarter and I'm not sure how long it will last, that when it's over on this earth, it's over. A new adventure will begin!
Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done; things I should have done but truly there are many things I'm happy to have been done.
It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the last quarter yet, let me remind you that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life do it quickly.
Don't put things off too long. Life goes by so quickly.
So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you're on the last quarter or not.
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of life. So, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember - and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the past years.
‘Life’ is a gift to you.
Be Happy!
Have a great day!
Remember, it is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.
You may think:
Going out is good - but coming home is better!
You forget names - but it's okay because some people forgot they even knew you!
You realize you're never going to be really good at anything like golf - but you like the outdoors!
The things you used to care to do, you aren't as interested in anymore - but you really don't care that you aren't as interested.
You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV on than in bed – you call it ‘pre-sleep’!
You miss the days when everything worked with just an ‘On’ and ‘Off’ switch!
You tend to use more 4 letter words – ‘what’ and ‘when’
You have lots of clothes in your wardrobe, more than half of which you will never wear – but just in case!
Old is good -
• Old is comfortable
• Old is safe
• Old songs
• Old movies
• …… and best of all,
• Friends of old!
So, stay well, ‘Old friend!’
Have an awesome quarter – whichever one you’re in!
Take care
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 03/20/2022 3:11 PM DST
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When I was in my twenties all 40 years old was looking like old people to me, when I was in my 30 all 50 years look old to me. Well now I’m in my 50ties …. All 70+ still look old to me 😂
And I do not know if I grow to be that old 🤷♂️, but I hope when I’m in my 70ties … all 90 years old will look old to me 😅
John, you do have a lot of life energy left in you, let’s hope that you are in your 3rd quarter 😉
Great post thank you. My "made" date is October 26, 1955. Not sure what my expire date is, but pretty sure I'm also in the last quarter of life as well.
I'm a big fan of the opening weekend of March Madness (my son and I were lucky enough to attend several times), so I'm hoping for a buzzer beater from mid-court. But even if that cinderella story doesn't happen for me, I'm thrilled to have made it this far in the big dance. Life is, and has been, a gift.
Beautiful, thanks for the reminder! I was just talking about the good old days, simpler times when you could watch antenna TV with just an on/off and channel selector *knob*. Didn't need the internet, or remember a gazillion passwords, or pay multiple subscriptions. And gee, gas was what? $1.98 gal? 🤣. Wishing everyone their best days, before their "best by" date! 🕊️🙏❤️🕯️
I remember gas at $0.25, beer was $1.25 a six pack, 10 cents extra for Budweiser. Movie was free - board against exit spikes, drive right in. Great nights for $2.00 each. Then we met women.
I refuse to grow old, my older friends act like they are old so I got new ones that are much younger and full of life. To them I am the sage old man that has been through the battles they are in now and give them life guidance, they refuse to let me give up on myself and make sure I am up to date with the latest fashion and trends. My birth certificate says I am 57 but my mindset is that of a mid 30's male. I refuse to go down without a fight
j-o-h-n wrote --- " Most of us are now in the last quarter of our life and should read this interesting piece of advice👍....... "
My thoughts are if we only had the KNOWLEDGE of the *last quarter* in the penny days of our life.
On my 50th Birthday I woke, went into the bathroom, relieved myself then looked in the mirror and said to the image looking back, *You are now 50 years old and most likely lived LONGER than you have LEFT to live and will most likely be told * YOU HAVE CANCER* at some time in those remaining years so get your act together NOW and live like today and every following day is your last day.
Last Friday at 1:17AM was the FULL MOON and while most slept I was out riding my bicycle to celebrate being alive for another wonderous sight. Later that morning at mile 79.91 I had a bike crash resulting in injuries that continue to make sitting and walking painful. Thankfully at that time there was no vehicle traffic so I didn't become ROAD KILL and was able to right my bike and self, shake things off and continue for another extremely painful 21 miles to complete the 100+ miles I set as my goal.
Soon to be 72yo and with a PSMA PET as soon as it can be scheduled, I will PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999 next week with my wife of 49 years while on our cruise in 1 week from NOW --- if still alive.😀🕺
Are you falling down as well? At least your probably not walking at 20mph like A2C is might be when he hits the street. Or are you just wanting to block kicks from the dancing girls?
I know a stationary bike for you ain't gonna cut it.....Maybe an ambulance following you might help. Enjoy your cruise....like a second honeymoon, only this time you'll lock yourself in the bathroom and cry....
I have a stationary recumbent and fell off that one when I fell asleep on it. BORING but at least it was onto carpeting instead of the BOARING FALL ;0) in 2020 onto Mother Earth.
Like MrScuffy I am 57 . I am 7 years into T4 pca I am probably in the last 10% of my life however whilst much rings true J-o-h-n much is written as a man who has made it to a rip(er) old age . So like Mr Scrffy I am knocking life out of the park , I run thousands of miles, laugh, drink, fundraise, do stupid stuff with my kids, plan even more stupid stuff (and make it happen!) and maybe through that inspire . If I am fortunate to live to my 70s maybe my tune will change as I know it will in the last year of my demise here however if I die at 60 and have a rubbish last year then that’s less than 2% of my life .
I encourage every age here to not give in to being “old” in all they do until there is no choice .
I have a personal mantra , “never waste a minute or create a new regret “ and having been living that these last 7 years I perhaps arrogantly can say my regrets are all very much history .
On my death bed whenever that is , today/tomorrow/next year / 2029 I want to look back with pride and a sense of achievement with the best memories , not just old memories but those entwined with newer shiny fresh ones and that is in many ways up to me to make that happen .
You are a wise and knowledgeable friend and sage to us all . All I have to add is my passion to live my best life and help in the only way I know that is a win win .
Thanks for sharing j-o-h-n - very insightful & all true. Glad I enjoyed my youth & my ex-wife granted me a mid life ‘crisis’ in my 40s - I have no regrets - good luck my friend
Where is this happiness? Where is it, where? Where can I find Happiness for you? ... Here it is happiness, here it is! Happiness is always there! Happiness is when I live here and now!
Yep, as the new New York Jewish bride wrote her Mother from her Honeymoon ..... Marvin is wonderful and I'm having such Happenis...you wouldn't believe it.....
You're very welcome...... Unfortunately the older you get the quicker they go. You may try to do what I should have done, and that is to keep a short note diary of each day forward. It may pay dividends later on......Stay well!!!
You're welcome, but I should have noted in the begging that "I did not write that". If you think I took credit for it.... I'm sorry.Anyway it is as meaningful for me as it is for you. God Bless...
So many including me never thought about getting old. Guess we were always young at heart, Then it hits you. Gray hair, slowing down, can't do things you used to. Wondering where the years have gone. Only constant for me is that bowl of chocolate chip ice cream. Now everything will be alright. Three scoops please?
When I was quite young my biggest fear was dying young and missing out on a full life. I have stopped being afraid altogether. Just stopped. It was too costly to keep. Now I say “Yes!” to every opportunity that comes along. I seek them out and savor them, large and small. There is indeed no time to waste.
I am well into that fourth quarter. The matter I am having most trouble with is the loss of all my peer group and best friends. No one prepared me to be "the last man standing". A very bad feeling.
An elder friend (and at 75 - the number of older friends is a diminishing thing), once told me life is like a roll of toilet paper. When it's new it seems to go on and on forever, but when you get near the end of the roll - it goes faster and faster until it flies off the roll.
I think he got it about right (he's still kicking the bucket down the road - I think he's 87 now, and still can tell a knife from a fork.. and drive himself to our monthly lunch with the help of Mrs. Garmin.)
87 and knows how to enter data into his GPS then at least he still has his faculties. But one question: does he use his knife and fork to enter the GPS data?
Naps? I call them "getting out of househusband work"............
I gave my clothes away, some of them look great on the local scarecrows...Especially the ones with a buttoned fly (pre-zippered) on the trousers.........
I love and respect you j-o-h-n . I do feel bad for ol Guys in their last quarter getting apc . My dad got it at 70
And he was gone at 72 .. after 70 it’s dam near expected . You are at the head of the pac due to your youthful persona. But , I feel the most for the young men in their 40 ‘s or 50’s with young families that will be cut short in this life . That really sucks . My APC specialist told me “ You will never see 8O”! , I was 53 then, now I’m nearing sixty one and I’m too old to die young now . A year later and I went clear with pc the same specialist told me “ you’ve got 30 years left”! So which is it ? Doctors don’t know . My life’s in God capable hands . So be it ! I won’t cry foul when it’s my time . I Dam well deserved this . 😳 I lived more life in my first 50 than most live in two lifetimes .
Bbbeeeep! Too late for this body .It is shot . Mind gone also so it kinda levels out! There is that song “ I’m too old to die young now” That’s me I’m over 60 but feel 90 hell !
Interviewer: “I don’t think honesty is a weakness”
Man: “I really don’t give a shit what you think”.
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Tuesday 03/22/2022 8:15 PM DST
He will outlive us all . Then heaven awaits him with glee 🕊🕊😎
Do you remember Roberto Clemente? He was my favorite as a kid . I played center field too back then in county leagues . You are , just like him , hitting this post out of the park . Thanks j-o-h-n 🏟
Slight correction. Clemente played right field for the Pirates, not center. He was my favorite player also, since I grew up in western Pa, and saw him play in person in old Forbes Field and then Three Rivers Stadium. I too played in the local county baseball league when I was around 20, then switched to softball as I got older.
Thank you for the thank you but I did NOT write it. What's confusing is that "the H U system" automatically generates a valediction of "written by" and all I did was post it. Sorry about that but I thought it does hit home for many of us.......that's why I posted it.
BTW You joined HU in 2018 and have been quiet..... How ya doing? Would like to see you post more.....Stay well....
Parrot keeps saying "John I want sex" (overheard my wife many times).
I am sorry that the Beast struck again. We are surrounded by the big C. I hate that word and I cringe when I hear it on TV. You may not recall but one of my answers here about Cancer was "I hope cancer gets cancer"....... Well my sincere blessing to you and your family as well as the family who is mourning their love one. Take care and we'll post each other soon, I hope.
Come to think of it..... I am hard of hearing, Polly has a bit of a lisp and the mailman's name is Tommy. UH OH!!! gotta bring out the rusty collectible chastity belt......
Nope. I never saw the Pirates play the Cards in person. I worked for 2 years at a steel mill equipment manufacturer called Aetna Standard in Ellwood City in the early 70's, and went to at least one Pirates game at Three Rivers with an Aetna Standard coworker and some other friends.
We're all in the 0th quarter. After this adventure is a great one. I'm just closer to the fun than I was when I was younger.
Thank you, j-o-h-n. I just saw this, and there are 229 replies (!) which I am not going to read. So it's probably already been said - you are and oldie, but a goodie. I would like to get to be as old and in such good spirits.
I just stumbled oon this old post -- Sage advice for any age.
We are the same age . I read your Cancer Journey and concluded . "They will have to take you out to the back 40 -- when yo'ur 120 and shoot you ." You are the consummate survivor .
When I was a young strapping 45 year old my dad give me 3 pieces of sage advice .
1) There is no Santa Clause .
2) As an Investor & Eventually an International Metal Manufacturing owner . He said .
When your my age and your advicers recommend NEW investments for THE LONG TERM
Tell them " At my age LIFE IS SHORT TERM ".
3) Finally , and one I still follow today . Make lots of great memories when your young .
When your old . --- Thats all you've got .
j-o-h-n
You sound like a wonderful individual . I think we would have been great soul mates .
KEEP WELL & KEEP SMILING .
p.s. An Irish expat living in North America (Canada & the U.S.A ) for 60 + years .
WOW.....Reading it again.... it sure hits home. Thank you for your kind thoughts and I would also think we could be buddies and laugh till it hurts....Keep strong and I know that I would have loved your Dad.
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