Duluth Dawn

May 05, 2014  •  2 Comments

This is dawn over Lake Superior. I suspect, if you didn't know the location, that it could appear to be sunset.

Sunday in church I began to ponder something that was said (not during the sermon, I would never daydream during the sermon!) about senior adults and what age that status began. I'm not ready to declare myself a senior, although I am on Medicare, much to the disappointment of my physician. I receive pension and social security payments. What hair I have is white, and the store clerks ALWAYS ask if I need help to take my purchases to the car. (Well, maybe I came on the Senior Bus!) I'm not ready to be categorized that way. I was in such a rush to be a teenager (although that time was rather brief), and then to finish schooling, and then on to the next challenge. I even anticipated retirement, but not to be "golden" or "silver" or "senior" or in the "sunset of my life." And Sunday, I realized that this period of my life could last a long time (I'm in good health). Certainly longer than being a teenager, and maybe even the twenty years of schooling, and probably longer than any place I ever lived (several are tied at 6 years). This could be a terrific time, and I could certainly use companions for the rest of the journey, whether they are Seniors or Juniors or just enjoy being alive!

But could we come up with another word to describe this era and those of us who have made it this far and intend for much more?


Comments

Mike Eischen(non-registered)
Sometimes when people ask "how are you?" I answer, "better". They, of course, they say "Oh, have you been sick?" No, I answer, but these days I just feel better than ever. Maybe this senior time of live could just be called something like "better", if not "best". I know that personal health and security have a lot to do with how we reflect on these years. But I am blessed with "better".
Linda(non-registered)
I don't like the word either. Here in London they ask if you are a concession.. don't know why. I admit to it because the discount is so good. I don't have white hair but I am looking older. No one doubts my age..
I would love to be a long distance companion and I hope it lasts for many years. I always wonder about how long it will last.. I like your thoughts that we could go on for a long time. Longer than we were teen agers ..
I also love this picture.
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