Today is my birthday. Though a whole year older today than I was last year on this same day, I am only a day older than I was yesterday. It's a much better way of handling the numbers once you get to where my numbers are. And no, I am not going to say my age, even though I look good for my age. Which is another clue as to just how advanced I am.
Years ago I met this little old lady who was homeless and living in her car. She was a petite Polish lady--a very spry 76 years. Her name was Kristina. I helped her out with some car repairs and while we waited for the work to be done we grabbed lunch at a nearby diner. She said when she looks in the mirror who wonders who that old person looking back her is. She said she felt like that young, happy 20-something woman she used to be and still feels like inside.
I know what she means. My age and how I feel can't be reconciled in the number.
Someone once told me that someone famous asked: what would you do if you didn't know what your age was. Maybe it was Satchel Paige, maybe not. But the point is not to get hung up on the number.
My birthday challenge for this year is to practice patience and all that it implies in all aspect of my life.
I am grateful for the years and the experie
