now 66 and counting . . .
66 does not seem as if it should be a momentous birthday. Except for those of us reaching that age now, it means we are eligible for our full Social Security benefits (except I chose to begin to receive mine at the start of the calendar year, taking cash now and taking a small hit over time).
I am also this weekend heading to a college reunion, also not necessarily a momentous one. This will be the 45th of my original class.
And yet, for many of us, whether we are 66 or more likely 67, we are at a major transition in our lives. Many of my classmates have preceded me in retirement.
And yet, we are not yet done. I know I am not, even as I remain unsure of what the future may hold.
As this day has approached, I have reflected, as I do each year.
I choose to begin this day by sharing some of that reflection.
I am also this weekend heading to a college reunion, also not necessarily a momentous one. This will be the 45th of my original class.
And yet, for many of us, whether we are 66 or more likely 67, we are at a major transition in our lives. Many of my classmates have preceded me in retirement.
And yet, we are not yet done. I know I am not, even as I remain unsure of what the future may hold.
As this day has approached, I have reflected, as I do each year.
I choose to begin this day by sharing some of that reflection.
