My old friend, Bill Zaner, who passed away at 86 while remaining active and creative, always said, "Getting old is fun. Being old really sucks... unless you do it right." Bill knew how to do it right. He was an artist and raconteur, charming people until his last day. He taught me how to do it right and has inspired me to stay productive, active, and curious at 81. He was my role model.
Every year, we would visit Big Bend National Park. He would paint, and I would photograph and record videos. I created this video during one of our trips.
Bill didn't just get older; he grew older, improving every year until the end. Instead of fighting or resenting his age, he embraced it and utilized his experience and wisdom to consistently enhance his skills, bringing joy to all those who sought to learn from him.
I hope you have a role model like Bill who can guide you as you navigate the second half of your life.
That is a interesting story. Never give up, you can always learn something new