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Almost time to start on that long, long list of stuff to do
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| Posted by: Emory Schley |
11/21/2007 6:05 AM |
The old calendar is slowly closing in on the final days of my career. It’s a time I approach with some trepidation, but with a certain amount of joy as well. My list of things to do after I retire is so long I know, realistically, I’ll never even approach getting all the tasks taken care of, but if I stick to the list, then I certainly won’t lack for anything to do.
And then there’s the matter of travel. There are lots of places in this country I’ve never seen. I do believe I’ve seen more of Europe than I have of the United States. For example, I’ve never seen New York City, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty. My eyes have never swept over the wonders of the Grand Canyon, or Yellowstone, or Mount Rushmore. I’ve never been to California, or Chicago, or Las Vegas. Boston, Philadelphia and Tombstone are places I’ve yet to see, and just about everything in-between those sites. It’s a huge country, filled with wonders and vistas that thrill and delight.
Several times I’ve had the opportunity to travel to some of the places on my “haven’t ever been there” list, but concerns of the moment or a busy workload kept me from going. Hopefully, with a bit of luck, now I’ll get to see many of those places.
I want to hike the highways and byways of Old Florida while they still retain some flavor of their glorious past. I want to trod barefoot on the shores of the Atlantic with the waves nibbling gently at my feet; and I want to splash through some tidal basin where the salty Pacific brine encroaches. I want to feel, in my lungs, if it’s any more difficult to breathe in mile-high Denver.
Yes, there’s lots to do, and hopefully the Fates will grant me the opportunity to cross many of those wishes off my list, while I’m yet young enough to enjoy them |
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Re: Almost time to start on that long, long list of stuff to do |
By Tommy F Thompson on
11/21/2007 7:38 AM |
| Emory,<br>As right at you are to all that you can do, I remember in 1977 where I met a man in Lake County who was said to be 122 years old. At least family had records which indicated he was walking around with his dad in the Civil War. The point is: that he hung around a long time, was still walking, standing and talking. The old guy stated that it was good lima beans, good whiskey which kept him alive. I don't know what the reason but hope that you, Emory hang around in good health for a long time. Seize the day! |
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