Life Instructions from a 95-year old.
(Photo via Sodahead)
I’ve always wanted to have a grandfather.
But due to unexpected life shortcuts, both of them were gone long before I could sit on their lap and play with their white beard and hear stories from when the world didn’t use to end.
Now, my imaginary grandfather looks a lot like the one in the picture. In the long, winter nights, we sit by the fireplace and in the summer, we occupy our swinging chairs in the porch, with a blanket of stars over our heads. And he says all these simple, breathable things to me, hoping that I at least get to do some of them, so when I’m 95 I can laugh like that, with no teeth.
Caught in my 21st century, postmodern ADD, it doesn’t seem like I’m listening… but deep down, my tired heart is taking notes.
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“I don’t believe in aging. I believe in forever altering one’s aspect to the sun.”
~ Virginia Woolf
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Beautiful, as always, Andrea….<3. ~Mamaste
That was supposed to be a heart; not more than 3
Thanks for the luv.
Not to be a stickler, but that's actually less than 3. Sorry.
I miss having a dog!
Wait there's an algebra smiley?
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I miss not having one. Only cats so far. But I think I'm ready now.
{No idea about algebra, but just saying the word makes me feel smart.}
Printing this out and posting on the refrigerator – and removing everything else.
Unless that "everything else" is on this list—which I don't doubt.
But what about cats? So much better than dogs!
Cat lady here. But if grandpa says so… welcome Dog.
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Minus 'wear polished shoes' – accepting all the others. Thx Andrea – superb list to review from time to time…
Anyone seen “Tangled”? This gentleman HAS to Be the inspiration for the Cupid character!!!!! Pretty great advice he gives too!