Thanks for this thread, Fred. I always enjoy your thoughts on stuff that most of us can relate to in some form or another.
I turn 64 next month and yes am feeling various aches and pains in my joints. But still charging as much as my body lets me. Same as most here, I'm sure.
The ability for us to perform physical work has a significant bearing on how we perceive ourselves, therefore it's tough when we are forced to slow down.
But I also feel that a very positive aspect of the aging process is that of gaining wisdom. And with wisdom we realize that just because we can't do all the things we used to, we can still "stay busy" with various projects - just on a smaller scale and at a slower speed.
I can only speak for myself but am very proud of all the physical labor I have done through the years and now that I am easing back a bit, I don't feel I have anything left to prove to anyone - or myself.
I have stayed in my field of study my entire working career and it's one that I love very much - so that alone has carried me forward in a strong spiritual sense.
I plan to keep working as much as possible - maybe not ever retire in the textbook sense. Next year I qualify for Medicare and will pick up a Humana Advantage plan and then will have more options available to me to access health care and wellness.
A tip of the hat to my fellow Pelican enterprisers - especially to you Fred.....keep charging!
