Here’s a whimsical look at 14 stages of life, as I see them:
I am happy and content, since I don’t yet know that where I am is not good enough.
I want to go somewhere, but I’m too young.
I want to go somewhere, but my parents won’t let me.
I want to go somewhere, but I can’t drive at night.
I want to go somewhere, but I can’t afford it on a college income.
I want to go somewhere and have plenty of energy but unfortunately no time.
I want to go somewhere, but there’s an important business meeting I need to attend.
I want to go somewhere, but there’s an important parent-teacher meeting I need to attend.
I want to go somewhere and have plenty of time but unfortunately no energy.
I want to go somewhere, but I can’t afford it on a retiree income.
I want to go somewhere, but I can’t drive at night.
I want to go somewhere, but my doctors won’t let me.
I want to go somewhere, but I’m too old.
I am happy and content since I know now that where I am is just fine.
Paula Podgurski
Stanhope