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Subject: BS: Reflecting on life From: GUEST,Black Belt Caterpillar Wrestler Date: 02 Dec 12 - 04:00 AM I imagine it is only natural for most of us reflect on past events and people at some point in our lives. For me it is every morning I awake. I lay there thinking of those who lived in the neighborhood when I was growing up, lovely people from a different generation and time. The happy family events, college years, employment and love. I don't wish to sound morbid, but it scares me just how quickly time passes. I don't think about these things during the day, just every morning I wake up. I am not seeking a psychoanalysis, just wondering if anyone else shares this. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: Joe Offer Date: 02 Dec 12 - 04:12 AM Reflecting on life? Wanna borrow my mirror? -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: GUEST,Eliza Date: 02 Dec 12 - 06:31 AM I find myself reflecting more and more on my life as I get older. Natural, I suppose. Like you, it's on awakening, but also just before I go to sleep. I try to look on the bright side, as modern times have seen lots of improvements over the years, but I find myself dwelling on life in UK decades ago, and to me it seems as if it was infinitely better than now. I also regret not having done all sorts of things while I had the money and the energy. Too late now, but there you are. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: Will Fly Date: 02 Dec 12 - 06:59 AM Now when I was a kid, Eliza - in the late '40s and early '50s - life was full of imponderables and, in many repects, a typical grey post-war existence in a dirty Scottish city (Glasgow) and then a small, dirty Lancashire mill town. I hated school on the whole - though, in retrospect, I went to a very good one and learned all sorts of interesting things. But - looking back with regret is something I've never done, even though I've done the odd regrettable thing over the years! I've never been one of those who've said, "Oh, I wish I was xxx again!" Never. Every year brings its own uniqueness and interest, and I've always enjoyed being the age I am. And when I go - whenever that may be - my only hope is that the manner of the going is swift. I've booked my plot in a local natural burial ground, underneath the Clayton windmills in Sussex, and there will be nothing religious about whatever my family and friends do as my cardboard box is lowered down. A bit of music, perhaps, and then a drink and a laugh afterwards. I've been compiling my family history for the last 30 years or so, and found my roots in Lancashire, East Anglia, Kildare in Ireland and Kinross in Scotland. Endlessly fascinating to read about my people and what they did, where they went, how they lived and died - all of which ties me by invisible threads to this country without being jingoistic, overly patriotic or overly nationalistic. So, enjoy what you have now - make music - keep busy - enjoy family and friends - open a bottle of wine now and then (more now than then, eh?). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: kendall Date: 02 Dec 12 - 09:09 AM I used to wake up thinking, "Damn, I'm still alive". That was when I first realized that I would never sing again. Now, I wake thinking, Ok, I'm still here, so there must be a reason. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: GUEST,Lighter Date: 02 Dec 12 - 09:14 AM It's the part of growing up they mercifully don't tell kids about. Consumerism, combined with a glib superficiality of thought, offers significant protection for some. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: Bobert Date: 02 Dec 12 - 09:19 AM Yes, the rear view mirror spends a lot more energy trying to get our attention and a little of it is okay but too much is too much... I try to keep a list of things I plan to do either today, tomorrow or next week to pull up when nostalgia sets in... In other words, "Keep on truckin'"... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: Ed T Date: 02 Dec 12 - 10:27 AM I feel it is important for people to record parts of their lives, including important life experiences and lessons. This is not only a good way to potentially provide information to others, but will possibly make a future connection with those who may be interested in the lives of their past generations. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: katlaughing Date: 02 Dec 12 - 11:52 AM beautifully said, Will. i do enjoy remembering certain moments of my past, but with three grandsons i think more on the future and set life-affirming ways, i.e. eat well, do what makes me happy, etc. as well as can be so i can meet my goal of seeing them all graduate and beyond. Kendalldarlin'...you are so much more than your voice alone. Besides, who would Jacqui send to the cellar? luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: kendall Date: 02 Dec 12 - 04:35 PM It still hurts, but I have a better attitude about it now, thanks to all my friends, here and there. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: gnu Date: 02 Dec 12 - 08:57 PM Kendall... you are who you are and who you were and ya done good at both. I feel lucky to know both. Thanks for being both. Yer one of the good guys. I am proud to consider you a friend of mine. Not that that means squat but there it is. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: katlaughing Date: 02 Dec 12 - 09:30 PM Jeepers, gnu, that was starting to sound like the "Three Faces of Eve!"**BG** |
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Subject: RE: BS: Reflecting on life From: GUEST,olddude Date: 02 Dec 12 - 11:19 PM I am doing the same thing more and more lately. I even have dreams of being a kid and out in the woods with my cousins and building forts and sled riding ... Like I am there again. I think we all do it and wonder how the time passed so fast. I see my beautiful grown daughters and to me they are still 5 years old and sitting with me while I play music. however, we all still have a future and new memories to acquire right |
