[fast_e_man]

Today is my mom's 86th birthday. She still lives on her own, but it's getting harder for her. Still mentally very sharp. I hope I got her good genes. I'll be stopping by to see her tomorrow evening when I get back in town from business travel. She is very stubborn in good way. Every time we sit down and talk she comes up with another family tidbit from the past I never knew. I don't see her willingly leaving her own home.

My dad passed away 29 years ago. He fell though the ice while ice fishing, 6 weeks after retiring early. No one else around to attempt a rescue. The take away for me was to live your life to the fullest, because tomorrow has no guarantee.