tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139007933437911710.post5623386547258508831..comments2023-08-18T02:18:58.037-07:00Comments on Roland's World of Fantasy: Officially Over The HillRolandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02560536747820631438noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139007933437911710.post-566537677034295422016-07-07T06:18:44.836-07:002016-07-07T06:18:44.836-07:00those "big" birthdays are awful! existen...those "big" birthdays are awful! existential angst all the way. Quite a milestone, too. CongratulationsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139007933437911710.post-27025386402230026222016-07-06T21:50:56.145-07:002016-07-06T21:50:56.145-07:00It seems that sometimes it is cathartic to open up...It seems that sometimes it is cathartic to open up a little and lament a bit about what ails you. I couldn't say that you are a jack-of-all trades because you were a Sonarman or the other way around. But, it is one of the few rates in the Navy that operates and maintains their equipment. A Sonarman has to know electronics, hydraulics, piping, fire control, submarine detection, grams, cryptographic, damage control, fire fighting, line handling, weapons handling, and small arms; plus all the military bearing, and watch standing. It is no wonder you are good at so many things. <br /><br />Turning 65 and just thinking you are finally over the hill (most everyone else thinks that is 40 or 50) testifies to your youthful thinking. I applaud you for cresting, or perhaps you haven't crested as yet. I think all things in life are relative. Think about those around you in the same age group. Are you doing better in your three areas or worst than most of them? Of course, we can't compete with a 30 year old and why would we want to? I've had much the same thinking as you. In one of my blogs back in January I wrote, <br /><br />"There was a time I held myself second to no one. I always felt that I could do what any other man had done be that physical or mental or both. Fears and insecurities never has knowingly played a role in the shaping of my life. But that said, now my mental facilities have diminished mostly in memory, and my six-pack has turned to a keg; I don't hold to such a notion as equality any longer. I embrace reality."<br /><br />From <br /><br />Without us, Geriatric doctors wouldn't have anything to do. When I read your posting on your writing mythology, I admit, I was surprised. Then in a lecture I listened to the lecturer gave a run down of various writing styles and low-and-behold there you were. It's given me pause to think and subsequently I have slowed my writing down a bit to try to take more care in the moment rather than rely on lots of rewrites. However, I seriously doubt that anything I present to the group will get a pass because it sounds good like it is. So, you may write a little slower than average, but when you are done - you're done. <br /><br />Christ said something along the lines of "When you have done it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me." There is little if anything more noble than taking care of others in need. It is generally done in a loving manner through a sense of duty and appreciation for those cared for. That doesn't go unnoticed in the big scheme of things, relief is ahead. Planning is prudent, but still nothing to worry about. <br /><br />Lastly, your public personality is working at full strength. Although, I don't know you well I like what I know. I can only imagine what the real you is about. Could be Mr. Hyde is lurking in there somewhere. You could have the makings of a really good story bubbling to surface. Okay, it wasn't my intention of piggy-backing on your blog with blog posts of my own, but you do spur reflection and the need to respond. I read dozens of blogs and only comment of a few. Emmett Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192284652101609398noreply@blogger.com