For the young and old, life is what you make it
“Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years; people grow old by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” — “Youth” by Samuel Ullman.
We received an e-mail that a good buddy is in the fight of his life against cancer. When I called to talk with him, he mentioned that we should go fishing. Sometimes life is just about being there for friends when they need an ear to listen or a pat on the back or just some time for talking with a buddy.
To the graduating seniors of the Class of 2008: Take the time to thank those who have helped you on your journey. Remember to surround yourself with good people who will stand by you when times are both good and bad. Keep, as Ullman wrote, “sweet amazement at the stars ..., the undaunted challenge of events, the unfailing childlike appetite for what comes next, and the joy in the game of life.”
Joe Plante
Summerfield
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