It is a continuous theme in my life to experience exact opposite feelings at the same time.  Yesterday was exhilarating because I was able to do so much yard work and not die.  I visit my parents every Wednesday and Thursday; I go to help them with whatever they need and to give my mom a break.  Two giant trees removed from the yard equals a giant mess to clean up.  I arrived at ten in the morning and did not stop until after five; every part of me covered in dirt.  It is incredible that I was able to do as much as I did and I was pretty happy about that fact.  It was also evident that my body is more than a half century old; because everything hurt.  I hate being reminded that I am this old and that things are starting to break down.

  It is interesting that most people only consider that perhaps they should take better care of themselves when there has already been damage.  Like most people I am thinking that I need to be kinder to myself because I can see the future and it isn't a good one.  Note to self, better find a way to heat our swimming pool so I can start exercising more and better start eating better so I can get up off my knees.  There ya go, every day is a learning day even at my age.