Back to the Present

First off, I want to again thank Patrick for the idea, and the legwork to establish the blog. (What does 'Blog' stand for anyway?) I'm enjoying reading about what folks are doing, or just stories that they want to share. Thank You!

I've been posting some history stories about what I've done in the past. I hope that they are somewhat interesting to you guys. Let me know. OK?

Today was a minor milestone. I, along with Mom, went down to the Social Security office (It took 7 weeks to get an appointment), and applied for "Old Age Benefits". Yep that what the official documents say, Old Age Benefits. Not you worked for 50 years, (Yes I have Social Security earnings records starting in 1965, and each year since) and have earned a benefit, although that's the case, but Old Age Benefits. That kind of sets you back a bit.

It's a hard thing for the generation behind you to understand, but even though I'm losing some color in my hair or even (rumor has it) losing some actual hair, my mind, thoughts, interests are not 'old'. The chassis may have more miles on it than before, but I think that my personality, and all that causes me to have my sense of self really doesn't change a lot as the years add up. Lessons have been learned for sure, and because I respect and want to please those around me, I may have rounded off the corners of doing some dare-devil activities, and have pledged to have someone standing by when I go up a ladder, doesn't mean that I don't think of the same things and activities that I did when I was younger.

So, I'm on the US Government  records now as an Old Age Person. I even needed to swear that under penalty of perjury! What will change now? Really not much. I will continue to do my work for my paycheck, I will continue to entertain those around me by singing when the mood strikes (I'm an excellent singer!), look for fun trips to take, and once in a while, get into some mischief.

All in all, an interesting day.

Dad