Turning 75

Stu News Laguna Sept. 12

FreidomReport is my blog about politics, sports and family. Just so happens today’s post is about yours truly. Take good care.

This coming Thursday I will be 75, so I know I’m in the 4th quarter of my life. What I don’t know is this: Do I have 15 minutes left on the play clock or just 2?

No matter which it is, I am determined to make the best of growing older. Here are five truisms I’m committed to living by now:

First, with age comes wisdom. Considering this is my new mantra, what’s the smartest thing I’ve done? I no longer seek approval from others;

Second, with age comes selection. I’ve stopped trying to change people. Instead, I’ve begun letting go of people who are toxic, bitter and unhappy;

Third, with age comes reality. I don’t party much or stay up late any longer. Instead, I wake up at 5 a.m. anxious to write my letters, op-eds or blog posts;

Fourth, with age comes purpose. If action is the antidote to despair then count me in – especially when it comes to a Camp David gun summit; and,

Last, with age comes legacy. I’ve raised 3 great children and now I’m a grandfather. I know the world is far from perfect, but it is when I hold my grandchildren.

So happy 75th to Moi. I may be in the 4th quarter now, but I’m going to give the game of life 110% until the final whistle blows.

-DF

Ha, ha, ha.