Some Sagacious Advise

Had you asked me when I was seventeen about

that which was central to my life at that time, I may

have discussed my views of the future—a job or

career, women, friendships, cars and the like.

Had you asked me the same, when as an adult in my

twenties or thirties, I would have included marriage,

children and a home for family. I certainly would have

maintained my concerns over job, career and cars.

Of course priorities change as we age. Topics such as

politics, cost of living, health, income, taxes and savings,

education, relationships and family, recycling and global

warming enter into the priorities which tend to become

more germane or weightier on the psyche.

At age 60, 70 or 80 many of the challenges and questions

we may have entertained in our more vital and productive

years have gone the way of muscle, mental acumen, physical

desires and dependence on the material. (It is now too late to

summit Mt. Everest, and the train to greatness has long ago

left the station.)

So, for many of us who have survived the rigorous tests of

time, it has come to this—most of our needs have either already

been met, spent or surrendered due to physical or mental

diminution. Some may look back at the sordid freak-show

profundity of their existence, and apply a more gracious and

sagacious tenor about life.

I have given a good deal of consideration about my particular

situation and personal experience. You may ask, is there any

sound advise I would impart to the young folks just beginning

their journey into the great unknown? Yes, indeed there is—

I would recommend trying peanut butter and the chocolate chip

ice cream before bed. Not together, of course, nor at the same

time. Oh, and consider getting rid of the car: Your eyesight and

reactions aren’t what they used to be; and the car has always

been a royal pain in the ass.

Chris Hanch 10-2-16