Karen’s Opinion

When I was using the restroom at the sporting goods store on Saturday, (I know, I know, I shouldn’t read the wall graffiti), I saw a message that is poignant. It said something like, don’t just dream about something, do something. Don’t say you are too old to do something. How old will you be five years from now when you look back and say, gee, I wish I’d become a nurse or whatever it is that is your dream? The wall graffiti was referring to running a marathon. Many of us think about running a marathon but never take that first step.

I happened upon a person who knew at a young age that they were going to be a worldwide traveler. It was in his blood. He did not know, at that age, how traveling would become his passion. He has been to many counties and sees each place to its fullest. He gets the training to scuba dive in the ocean, trains to climb the mountain and experiences the majestic scenery our world has to offer. Now, this world traveler, Ryan Kannett, is looking forward to a trip to New Zealand to see what it offers to satisfy his need for adventure.

That is what I am talking about. When I was in my twenties, I felt as if I had all the time in the world. Now, I am reaching fifty-five and I don’t want to look back with regrets. Life is too short so get out there and go for your dream.

My son turned 24 years old yesterday. Yesterday was also Father’s Day so it was celebration day all the way around. Greg made his own birthday cake and it was delicious. It was a yellow cake with white chocolate mouse filling. I offered to make him a cake but he has been wanting to try out his cake slicer and said he was going to make his own cake. Here he is blowing out his candles. The candles melted so quickly that we had puddles of wax mixed with frosting. I’ll never buy those skinny swirly candles again.