The last year of my 50's
" I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least,--and it is commonly more than that,--sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements. When sometimes I am reminded that the mechanics and shopkeepers stay in their shops not only all the forenoon, but all the afternoon too, sitting with crossed legs, so many of them,--as if the legs were made to sit upon, and not to stand or walk upon,--I think that they deserve some credit for not having all committed suicide long ago." Walking by Henry David Thoreau I turned 59 today! I'm not a big fan of my birthday, as it usually serves to remind me of all I have not accomplished in my life. But I'm changing my perspective. In these past few months, I have been effectively focusing on my health and fitness. And in the process, I have been exorcising some pretty dark demons from my soul. I've endured a lot of tra...