A COMING BIRTHDAY

       My birthday is coming up in a few days.   I'll be 85. Whoops, I'll be 86 . Yes, I'm sure I'll be 86. Doesn't that just sound like an old guy to get ages mixed up?

      I'm one of those people who feel very fortunate at this age, to have good health relatively speaking. Yes, I have a balance problem but I can live with that. I do have a carotid artery that has some blockage. 

      I do much walking in the 4 to 5 km range. Walking really depends on frequency. Sometimes weather and other activities prevent walking.

    The birthday numbers at this age are getting big. The number has greater significance. Thinking back gives 2 options. Age18 seems like yesterday or age 18 seems like a long time ago. I guess it depends how  I feel on any given day.

    Looking forward, I know that the numbers are getting smaller. I'm not one to do some calculations and say my ancestors lived to be this amount.  It's an influence but how much I'm not sure.

    I will take each day and enjoy my activities and friends and relations.

    As I've said I have enjoyed good health in my life.