Rocking or Not

Here are some thoughts that are rattling around in my brain and hopefully they'll make sense to you:

Ed came up with an idea that might make us rich --- we'll open a retirement center where the focus is rocking chairs.  At the clubhouse, there'll be no tennis courts, pools, or exercise classes…. just TVs with lots of rocking chairs!

Seriously, when one retires, it would be easy to slip into a pattern of just sitting and rocking.  But, that would bring on health problems and shorten one's life.  

I bought this print in Silver City and read it most every day:

“Most people don't know that there are angels whose only job is to make sure you don't get too comfortable and fall sleep and miss your life.” 

I mentioned in my last post about the Denim and Diamonds Dinner that it was silly to be creating rhinestone shirts, shiny ties, etc.  Well, it’s not really silly because it is important for people to have something to look forward to and plan for.

We purposely bought our winter abode in a larger 55+ community (there are over 1,900 homes here) because there would be a variety of activities and resources with busy, active people.  Also, people here are very involved in serving others in many ways.

When I saw all the people (many of them quite elderly) dancing on Saturday night, I admired them so much.  They could be in rocking chairs!  Instead, they "rock" on the dance floor.

Each of us must find our own way to "rock" and keep active, whether we're retired or not.  Life can be a dismal experience or a glorious time, filled with interesting, fulfilling activities. 

May your angel keep you awake so you won’t miss your life and may you LIVE all the days of your life!  Rock on!