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Satori July 23, 2013 6:49 pm ER

It’s been a good day today. My doctor took my EKG and I passed with flying colors, I’ve lost six pounds since my last visit, and when I got home the contractor was putting the finishing touches on my remodeled new master bathroom. It is glorious, it looks like a goddamn Roman Vomitorium.

After the sun went down, I went down to the pool and swam laps for an hour. I haven’t exercised for a couple of weeks and I was surprised how relatively effortless it was. I feel clean, and the endorphins are kicking in. My conscience is clear and tonight, after watching the monologue, I’ll sleep like a teenager.

Next month I turn 66. I probably have at least 10 years left in me, maybe 20. On the other hand, I might not wake up tomorrow morning. And you know what? I really don’t care. My bills are paid and my ass is insured. I don’t owe anybody anything.

Life is good.

  • You, TB and I were raised when the American Dream was possible. by bowser 2013-07-23 20:08:12
    • Yes, but we learned from our parents that nothing lasts forever. by ER 2013-07-24 05:49:48
      • I didn't learn that. by bowser 2013-07-25 00:01:29
        • By the early '70s, by ER 2013-07-25 06:12:14
    • Huh. According to Bowser, you're one of the dirt poor. :) by TB 2013-07-23 19:25:58
      • The rich are just like the poor, they just have money. by ER 2013-07-24 05:56:48
        • You just don't have a clue, do you! by bowser 2013-07-23 19:43:11

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