My late husband and I were married for 68 years. Most of those years we struggled with money issues, but we had 4 great kids we traveled the world with when in the US Army. We moved more than 20 times and explored every place we lived with out kids. Seldom had a baby sitter and always packed a lunch to share where ever we were, desert, seashore, mountains etc. I retired at 80 but still do volunteer work. My hubby had a brain tumor and beginning of dementia and passed away at 90. We had a lot of fun and laughter and still do with my children and grandchildren. You are right, laughter is absolutely the best medicine.
Laughing is living--precisely. Having purpose is worth getting up for in the morning. I've long believed that as long as i have purpose in life, it's worth living--even if it's hard.
Great rules for a long life well lived. But, should I be worried if I still enjoy a glass of wine in the evening while debriefing with my wife of 54 years? Say it isn't so.
The “rules” just say watch it. I can honestly say that I push the boundaries in this area — occasionally. Nothing quite like having a cool libation and watching a 10-minute compressed version of a Dodger baseball game on Youtube!
My late husband and I were married for 68 years. Most of those years we struggled with money issues, but we had 4 great kids we traveled the world with when in the US Army. We moved more than 20 times and explored every place we lived with out kids. Seldom had a baby sitter and always packed a lunch to share where ever we were, desert, seashore, mountains etc. I retired at 80 but still do volunteer work. My hubby had a brain tumor and beginning of dementia and passed away at 90. We had a lot of fun and laughter and still do with my children and grandchildren. You are right, laughter is absolutely the best medicine.
Kathryn, thanks for the comments. It sounds like you have achieved much of what life is all about. Jim
Laughing is living--precisely. Having purpose is worth getting up for in the morning. I've long believed that as long as i have purpose in life, it's worth living--even if it's hard.
Great rules for a long life well lived. But, should I be worried if I still enjoy a glass of wine in the evening while debriefing with my wife of 54 years? Say it isn't so.
The “rules” just say watch it. I can honestly say that I push the boundaries in this area — occasionally. Nothing quite like having a cool libation and watching a 10-minute compressed version of a Dodger baseball game on Youtube!