This morning's realization

 As I was showering and getting dressed I had a remarkable thought.

"I'm not the man I used to be," was the thought.

Truth is, I've probably never been the man I think I used to be.

I was not as strong and active and witty as I think I was, most likely.

But I have so many issues to deal with right now that I'm a tad depressed.

    1. bad knees

    2. strange urinary tract stuff

    3. a sore on my face that won't heal

    4. short of breath after walking up our 13 stairs to the upstairs

    5. ringing in my ears

    6. needing a cane

I realized this morning, maybe for the first time, I'm an 'old man'!

I don't like being old but there's nothing I can do about it except be glad I'm still alive.

Old Man Jim, get used to it....