71 here. Just bought a sailboat — one last adventure. If I get ten years out of it, I’ll be very pleased. Working on names now, Drownton Abbey, Sloop Dogg, etc. Feel free to suggest.
How do you tell which are good and bad? By going through them. If it was bad, then you shouldn’t have gone through that one. :-) Downside: you don’t get any do-overs.
When you’re newly born, your possibilities are limitless. During the entire rest of your life, every decision you make, every path you take (or don’t), every twist and turn of fate that life hands you, keeps narrowing them down until there are none left.
Getting older isn’t for whimps, especially in a goofy post pandemic world world where media; electronic and otherwise seem to think everything has happened in the last 5 minutes. Just my 2 cents!
I’ve noticed some things about the decision ‘doors’ in life. Mostly, they open toward you. You step through, and it slams behind you. Once the latch catches, you discover that there’s no handle for the latch on your side. Further, the hinges all are mounted on the other side. Worst of all, even if you have something with you to use for a pry bar or a ram, you find that the door has welded itself to the frame, and the frame is a molded part of the wall.
That’s why there’s no going back – unless you are very fortunate. So far, I’ve had several of those – probably more than my fair share. but I’m liking my life, and plan to continue to enjoy it come what may.
Concretionist 4 months ago
Decisions keep getting harder until you make a really bad one. Then your choices are so limited that they’re not much of an issue… so I’m told…
Bilan 4 months ago
24 is what makes you a better 44.
The dude from FL Premium Member 4 months ago
When to my VA Dr today, he was whining about turning 60, I think my 60’s were my best years
face.less_b 4 months ago
GBS said youth is wasted on the young. I counter that experience is wasted on the elderly.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 4 months ago
I’m 86 and I’m living my best life. My Dr. says there is no reason people can’t live to 110.
boneroller42 4 months ago
I do like this arc, even though it is a repeat.
electricshadow Premium Member 4 months ago
Proverb: Good judgment comes from having experience. Experience comes from having bad judgment.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member 4 months ago
As you get older birthdays mark the chronological order of decay.
Count Olaf Premium Member 4 months ago
Where’s Petey?
mindjob 4 months ago
One of the bad doors is Smoking. Don’t go through it or you will never see door 74
dogbreath84 4 months ago
71 here. Just bought a sailboat — one last adventure. If I get ten years out of it, I’ll be very pleased. Working on names now, Drownton Abbey, Sloop Dogg, etc. Feel free to suggest.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation 4 months ago
yes and no-well that covers the options
For a Just and Peaceful World 4 months ago
Just do not open the door labeled “Trump”.
GFox49 4 months ago
This arc seems hauntedly familiar.
calliarcale 4 months ago
How do you tell which are good and bad? By going through them. If it was bad, then you shouldn’t have gone through that one. :-) Downside: you don’t get any do-overs.
halvincobbes Premium Member 4 months ago
The Midnight Library
paranormal 4 months ago
This is what the witch came up with besides a candy house…
bwoodruf Premium Member 4 months ago
Hey! What a great story arc. Thanks.
petecocker 4 months ago
Why skip 34?
Richard S Russell Premium Member 4 months ago
When you’re newly born, your possibilities are limitless. During the entire rest of your life, every decision you make, every path you take (or don’t), every twist and turn of fate that life hands you, keeps narrowing them down until there are none left.
ladykat 4 months ago
It never really gets easier.
cracker65 4 months ago
Life’s a B, and then you die.
Saurischia 4 months ago
My first thought was work cubicles. So sorry if that is what you have to look forward to.
lnrokr55 4 months ago
Getting older isn’t for whimps, especially in a goofy post pandemic world world where media; electronic and otherwise seem to think everything has happened in the last 5 minutes. Just my 2 cents!
Kim Roberts 4 months ago
Aging in 5 year increments is much easier.
GKBOWOOD Premium Member 4 months ago
Know this: Once you choose a door and enter, the whole configuration changes again and again and again…!
namelocdet 4 months ago
So very true. Adult life is about making one decision after another. Some good and some bad.
eddi-TBH 4 months ago
Despite that huge maze, you only get to open one door. And then everything changes. And unlike Kate, you don’t get any free peeks.
SrTechWriter 4 months ago
Coming up on 80 in December.
I’ve noticed some things about the decision ‘doors’ in life. Mostly, they open toward you. You step through, and it slams behind you. Once the latch catches, you discover that there’s no handle for the latch on your side. Further, the hinges all are mounted on the other side. Worst of all, even if you have something with you to use for a pry bar or a ram, you find that the door has welded itself to the frame, and the frame is a molded part of the wall.
That’s why there’s no going back – unless you are very fortunate. So far, I’ve had several of those – probably more than my fair share. but I’m liking my life, and plan to continue to enjoy it come what may.
Cactus-Pete 4 months ago
Those doors all look the same. Decisions don’t.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 4 months ago
Life is an office cubicle maze??