Archive for February 4th, 2010

Life in the sixties was grand! I graduated in 1964 and went on to build my life with enthusiasm and pride. My generation was brought up to believe in American tradition, that we could accomplish anything we wanted to do. Our lifestyle in that small town was filled with patriotic tradition, and many of my classmates enlisted to serve in Vietnam.

Now I am living the sixties again, at age 63! My lifestyle has always been enthusiastic, and filled with faith. I chose to live well, not extravagant, and to help others whenever that need crossed my path. Today, that same lifestyle reigns! Having learned that the mountains in the path turn into bumps in the road, this economic disaster in our country is just temporary, and will become a bump!

Having a solid income is the basis for any lifestyle. That income determines the level of lifestyle, but regardless of the income per month, everyone has an opportunity to better themselves, and build for the future. My children chose college, although my financial help wasn’t possible. I did whatever to help them, babysit, host family dinners, and co-sign for loans. They learned how to set goals and reach them, beginning in early childhood. It was important to me that they leave the nest knowing I was their biggest cheerleader! However, their lives depended on what they did, what they chose, and how they lived. As they grew into adulthood, parenting, and careers, my reward was getting those phone calls with progress reports on their goals.

Now my lifestyle is a little different, because the family has grown, and no more fledglings lean on me. Freedom, yes. Pride, yes. My time is more easily managed and my growing continues. We learn every day of our lives, and remember always the path we chose is filled with goals that we set and reach!