Almost Perfect is the name of my newly released E-book. Every boomer has a dream. What is yours? Mine was to write, write, write. Funny how when you reach a certain age you find yourself reflecting on what you and didn't do with your life. There is also the stark realization that we have pretty much accomplished what we will and that some doors are beginning to shut on us. The magazine articles are full of stories about people our age who are traveling, dancing, living life in the fast lane. Good for them, but I can't help but wonder who are these seniors? Do they have bum knees, multiple doctor visits, a dip in the energy tank. I don't doubt they are out there but for the rest of us I would say Life is Almost Perfect. We have some realities we have do deal with but we certainly can take it from there. We must become artists designing our lives around our abilities and inabilities. I for one, am grateful that I can still write. I do it in my journal everyday. I do it on the computer when the mood hits, and I do it in my head when I encounter different people with different challenges. There are so many stories out there and my heart skips a beat with a desire to tell them.
In truth it is passion that keeps us going. Passion is a motivator and motivation gets more and more difficult with time, unless there is something that lifts us high. My sisters are artists, and musicians. They will never grow old. Passion is the kindling that helps us light the fire. If life is almost perfect that is good enough. My son shared a great piece of wisdom recently. 'Mom', he said, don't think about what you can't do, Do what you can do". Well put my son.
My book is a reprint of a story of love and challenges set in the post war period. I hope my followers enjoy it and pass it on. For me this is a part of my journey and my mother so often said, "the joy is in the journey." I wish you all joyful journeys.
