So, are you wondering what it’s like to be 75. Maybe you reached that age, maybe not. But I thought I would jot a few notes of what I am feeling today—a few hours before I turn 75. And by the way, it is on 5-7 that I will turn 75. 

Feelings are mixed everyday for everyone. Mine today, are amazement, terror and gratitude. It is amazing that I have lived to be 75 and amazing that I am pretty healthy. I haven’t always lived my life in a way that would get me here. I used to think I wouldn’t live to year 2000 and was excited that I did and then counted every year after that as a great feat. Silly, but real for me.

I am still amazed that I retired in time to enjoy many years not working—or should I say not working for a paycheck. I left work 9 years ago and never looked back. Never missed it; never wished I hadn’t retired. 

I am always amazed that I am still married to a man who allows me to be who I am, always. He knows I have to do dangerous things some times and that I need to travel and be alone. The benefit for him is he gets a rest from me—probably a good thing. We are going on 53 years of being together. Damn, that is a long time.

And, of course, I am amazed that the earth is still spinning on its axis and I didn’t fall off. Isn’t everyone amazed at that?