First off, I want to state that even starting a blog for a fifty-something boomer is a jump. But I try to stay current and I find sharing ideas and observations on life and the world we live in fascinating. Hearing what you have to say is my goal. I'll touch on various subjects (politics, current events, sports, Americana etc.) but mostly I want to stimulate a response.
A quick explanation of my blog title. I've learned 2 good lessons in my life that seem to cover most situations and keep me centered. First, you can't have a better past. What's happened has happened, good or bad, worrying or bragging about it just keep you stuck at that point. Learn from it, fix what went wrong or build on what went right. Second, you are in charge of your own happiness, take the steps to make yourself happy. These rules have served me well from raising children through divorce and in business. I honor them in titling this blog.
3 comments:
John...
Good for you. I'll be interested in reading your points of view - particularly if they mirror my own.
Let the blogging begin!
...Jim G.
Hi John,
Looking forward to chewing the fat on Politics, Americana and government!
Joanie
I ran into a friend of mine today at my local market. He is one of the five remaining survivors of The Arizona attack at Pearl Harbor.
He sets up a table at our local Grocer, Haggens, every month or so and sells his books about The War and displays his medals. The money he raises from his book sales goes to Fred Hutchison Cancer Research in Seattle. He told me a story today that I thought was "on Topic".
Before the closing of the local Lumber Mill, he had rallied to get a Wal Mart built in a nearby town. He was thinking of how many jobs were being lost and how many people WalMart could hire. He spent many boring nights at the town council hall and at the age of 85 spent time going door to door to ask for support. Of course, the WalMart was built, BUT today he isn't happy about it.
You see, after Walmart opened, he asked them if he could set up his table out front to raise money for his charity. Walmart told him they don't do that sort of thing.
So, he stopped shopping there. "WalMart has NO HEART", he declared today. And I think he is right!
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