Thanks, Gene, for a healthy reminder at a time when I have been somewhat less optimistic. No need to detail reasons for my worry; they are fairly obvious to the observant. You do remind us that we have come through difficult, even harsh, times before. And we have the eternal present as a constant gift.
I have wondered about how many of us of our generation are still here. It sure feels like so many of my classmates have passed on. But I also have several friends in their 90s who are, in general, doing rather well. I found the information online about the one-percenters. On the other hand, I found other sources that say that more than 40% of those born in 1939 are still alive today: https://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/08/16/how-many-people-are-still-alive-from-the-year-you-were-born-2/
Whatever, your points are well-made. And I wish for you and all yours a most HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Great reading Gene!
Great perspective! Thanks Gene and happy new year!
Thanks, Gene, for a healthy reminder at a time when I have been somewhat less optimistic. No need to detail reasons for my worry; they are fairly obvious to the observant. You do remind us that we have come through difficult, even harsh, times before. And we have the eternal present as a constant gift.
I have wondered about how many of us of our generation are still here. It sure feels like so many of my classmates have passed on. But I also have several friends in their 90s who are, in general, doing rather well. I found the information online about the one-percenters. On the other hand, I found other sources that say that more than 40% of those born in 1939 are still alive today: https://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/08/16/how-many-people-are-still-alive-from-the-year-you-were-born-2/
Whatever, your points are well-made. And I wish for you and all yours a most HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Joel Stegall