Living the Aging Life

Don’t forget to tie your shoe.

Keep a tissue handy.

Heed each word the Teacher says

and you’ll be fine and dandy!

It’s Labor Day.

Bright summer’s gone.

The year is marching steady on.

The days grow short.

The nights grow long.

Dark winter’s coming right along!

Sigh….

Today your stars are all lined up.

Your ducks are in a row.

You’ll likely lose a pound or two

and all your assets grow!

My candle burns for those who serve –

who wear the uniform—

who work to serve our country

in the duties they perform.

My candle burns to offer thanks

to those whose lives protect us–

and recognize with gratitude

the values that connect us.

We all can use a blessing,

no matter how we feel.

Sometimes we need a song of joy.

Sometimes a heart must heal.

We all can use a blessing,

so take this for your own,

and let it bless that quiet place

that only you have known.

I love to eat potato chips…

the salty taste upon the lips!…

a moment on the finger-tips…

forever on the waist and hips…

A chilly nip is in the air.

Dark winter’s coming fast.

We linger on the porch awhile,

but summer’s almost passed.

Today, Good Fortune favors you.

Your eyes will focus sharp and true.

The niggling pests won’t nag at you.

And you’ll feel pride in all you do.

My candle burns for Colin –

stationed now in desert sands.

Active duty for his country.

Doing what the job demands.

America, 2026

Suddenly the weather’s changed.

The season’s moving on.

Fog rolls in cross Puget Sound.

Our summer’s come and gone.