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Sean Crawford's avatar

If I was with smart folks around a tavern table, such as your friend Zug, we could talk a lot from this letter. I would spout off little sentences as a catalyst for others to talk. Here is what I might say:

Ya basketball! Meanwhile, I used to heave a shuddering sigh at returning to earth at the end of Star Trek. I forget when I stopped doing that.

While in the short run we should concentrate on our rock, especially if it is only for one work-shift. But in the long run I expect Sisyphus would learn to multi-task and think. I mean, he's not going anywhere.

Bill Cosby once advised kids to get an education, saying "Anyone can move a box, the question is what are you thinking about as you move that box."

... If this sounds familiar, it is a paraphrase of "...but a manager says, 'move that box.'

Some of the greatest original thinking has been by people who removed themselves to the lonely desert, or were removed to jail by others, giving them time to meditate and synthesize their experiences. If today I am a little wiser, it is partly because as a senior citizen, with less ego involvement, I have more time to think... Hence I get a kick out of adding a label-tag of "senior citizen" to some of my blog essays.

My boss once noted that I was the only one who always took a second before I answered any question. I guess that was partly from a life-style habit of being present, and bringing my full self to the answer.

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kenbo's avatar

full court basketball WAS one of my favorite escapes. the focus, competition, teamwork (hopefully), physical challenges - it was a great combo for me for decades. I have accepted my body is no longer there. a pandemic and a few surgeries pushed me over the line.

back to the question - the key for me is to enjoy some moments every day, and I ask myself at the end of the day - was it a good day? I've asked my wife if she had a good day and that is not the way she thinks. her way works for her, but I need to note them. it could be driving my convertible with a good song on, something silly my dog does, fun bird interactions at the feeder, a good sip of wine, etc, etc. so for me living in the moment means looking for, recognizing and enjoying the moments.

and sean, let me know if you find yourself around a tavern table. just make sure htey have a red or amber, not one of those IPA only joints.

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