justplainbil

Just Plain Bill

Obituary – and a Look Back
Born: January 26, 1938, Died: today!

Once in a while I give the obituary section of our newspaper a passing glance, to see if a friend or acquaintance has recently passed. Just yesterday, I gave it more than a glance when my eye caught the “born” date of one gentleman, as it was the same as the day and year of my birth. It gave me a pause and I wondered that if that had been me, what the obituary details would have included. (Made me think of what I believe Mark Twain said, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”)

I recently celebrated my 75^th birthday, a milestone when as recently as 1987 that was the average life span of a man. My second thought – after appreciating the fact that it wasn’t me in the obituary – is that I’m blessed with still being alive, still having an opportunity to do the things yet undone.

So, I’d better get to my “to do” list, and writing this blog is at the top of that list. My question to you is how are you doing on your “list?” I know for me there have been so many fits and too few starts – and not following up on my ideas, not “shipping,” in the words of Seth Godin, the leading business blogger,* to where it feels absolutely awesome to be sending and receiving through my weekly blog postings  

Once again, you’re invited to join me on my travels, and noting the memories that come to you as you continue to age.  Aging is a beautiful thing – especially when it comes to the alternative.

What’s up your sleeve that’s waiting to be “shipped?”

*To learn more about “shipping,” check this out:

·      Seth Godin: The Truth About Shipping :: Tips :: 99U