Thinking About Age

"Age is an issue of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter". -Mark Twain

I have had a great day exploring what for me is an unexplored section of the Mississippi River south of St. Louis.  I have visited St. Mary, Kaskaskia, and the city of Ste. Genevieve.   This area was La France before President Thomas Jefferson purchased it from Napoleon.  Kaskaskia was captured by George Rogers Clark and his 175 Virginians in 1778.  I am surrounded by the past, by age, by history today.

I also watched two bald eagles down on the levee.  These magnificent birds are so graceful in the air and so majestic.  I stood for a long time and watched them soar.  It was a omen for the rest of my birthday.

I have enjoyed exploring the past and also thinking about age.  I have thought a great deal about the age of things.  Some things are better with aged spots.  Antiques of all types are valued.  Perhaps, we should value age in the human being a bit more.  Life experience could be of value in 2011. 

Many of my friends fear growing older.  I never have.  Perhaps this is because as an actor I get to move on to better roles on stage.  Perhaps it is because my gray hair has been an asset for me.  Maybe I am just a little crazy, but today is my birthday, and I am happy to be alive.  I enjoy my life.  I take great pleasure in moving on to more interesting projects this year.  I am blessed.

Like everything else in life, age is mind over matter.  I don't mind at all so it just doesn't matter.