Keeping the pace, don't get left behind. That's what most of us humans try to do. Keep up with 'The Jones', having as much or more than another person. Being 'better than' someone else can be a mind trap until you realize who your competition really is...

Every second, each of us is getting older. On my 63rd birthday, I thought I'd share my perspective on 'gettin' old'.

I went to visit a group of old friends. I was totally amazed!! I never thought I would ever have 'old friends'! If you have them, cherish them.

When we compare ourselves to others, sometimes wishing we were more like them, we treat ourselves to a 'deception' in our minds. We think if we had what someone else has, we'd be happier...most times, we never reach that 'happy'.

The Don Henley song, "Heart Of The Matter" was on my mind. We sometimes expect things from people, places, things and situations. When those expectations go unmet, we can feel 'some sort of way'. "...I think it's about forgiveness! Forgiveness!! Even if, even if you don't love me anymore."

Eleven years after Thrift Shop, I think of myself as mediocre more often. Do you ever think of yourself as "so-so'?

Procrastination. Everyone has it, does it, denies it or ignores it. How do I deal with it? I'll tell ya!

We're all gettin older. But are we gettin wiser? Are we learning from others as well as from ourselves? Once we start to see our growth, going through things seems a bit more worth it.