now, in my seventies,
i finally get it:
it’s about doing what
you can for others,
to become selfless,
to be a good person.
when, on that final day,
they lay me to rest and say,
he was a good man,
to deserve it.
to have everyone there
nod in agreement–
that’s it. that’s all of it.
–photo by mom?
michaeljordahl 
Hey Michael. I’m at the other end of seventy and I’m finally getting it too 🙂
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Too bad it took us so long.
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finally congratulations
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Thank you, Kenneth!
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Yes, that’s what it is all about. I got it way early in life. My parents were perfect examples of what not to be.
I’m 73 now. Finally, my age matches my IQ.
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I always suspected what it was all about, but now I’m sure! By your posts, your IQ is off the charts, Tom. Thanks!
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Exactly Michael! Cute kid!
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Ha, thank you, Tia!
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A life lived for others is worth living.
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indeed!
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really does sum it up Michael
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Well, it just welled up out of nowhere so it must be true. Thanks, Mark!
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So true.
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