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For a brief moment, at the top of the hill...

Posted by Eudaimonia 8 years, 9 months ago to Culture
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At 5:34 ET this morning, I reached the summit of the hill known as "50".
Immediately after that, I began the descent.

As I continue along, I can not think of a better group of people with whom to work, trade, converse, argue, and man the philosophical and cultural barricades.

We have something special here.
What a gift to be part of it.

Officially "Over the Hill",

Rick


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  • Posted by johnpe1 8 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    you may now move the tassel over to the left, or, um,
    is it to the right....... I forget. -- j
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  • Posted by Owlsrayne 8 years, 9 months ago
    One thing about getting older you start thinking about how soon Medical Nanotechnology will become reality. Also, how soon commercial Exoskeletons will be available for a reasonable price so one can ambulate better and run so it doesn't seem that one's vertabrae is not going to collaspe.
    Happy birthday!
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  • Posted by jimslag 8 years, 9 months ago
    Belated Happy Birthday. I reached that plateau about 6 years and 2 months ago. It doesn't have to be downhill from there, you are only as old as you feel. When I got my first divorce at 31, I felt the like the world was lifted off my shoulders and felt like I was 22 or 23 again. I changed my life and started to eat healthier, lots of fruits, nuts and veggies. Less soda and chips. Still waiting for feeling like I am 56, haven't reached that point yet. Good luck and best wishes Eudaimonia.
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  • Posted by BradA 8 years, 9 months ago
    From one who has already seen that hill, my best advice would be to turn back! Do Not Go Any Further! You're on the wrong path!
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  • Posted by Herb7734 8 years, 9 months ago
    Dear Eu
    As the song goes -- You've only just begun...
    Fifty is the age at which a person such as yourself finally reaches maturity and can truly claim the status of adult. Most others reaching that pinnacle never become adults. They only accumulate years. Congratulations on your milestone.
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  • Posted by LibertyBelle 8 years, 9 months ago
    Well, happy birthday. I hope you get more ac-
    complished between 50 and 60 than I did.
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