It's all relative!

For the past couple of years, I have often referred to myself as an "old man," when talking to some of my peers... yes, Scott and Gene, unfortunately you both are "older men" than I!  However; I say to you, when our peers are still in their 20's... it does tend to make one feel fatherly.  I know what the next phase is... no need to tell me...  ;)

The other day, I learned that I officially left the "invincible young man" stage.  I am now a vulnerable "middle-aged man."  I have a doctor's appointment on Monday.

So a window into my mind...

For most of my conscious life, I have felt "older" than I was.  Many of my friends and acquaintances have referred to me, noted, said, and observed, that I have a "very old soul."  I seem to be able to relate to, communicate with, remember, advocate for, etc... older times.  To prove it, and, to also show how old some of you really are...

"Stop the World, I want to get off!"  For the medically inclined, "Bretylium!"

I ride. A motorcycle.  A Harley.  Most people immediately think about a biker, biker gangs, gangs in general, outlaws... They don't think about the professionals that ride.  The doctors, the nurses, the lawyers, the CPA's, the firefighters, the EMS... let alone the individual person....

Now, ask my closest friends and family.  They will tell you that I am a "biker."  I don't own another vehicle other than my Harley.  Rain or shine... (I do try to avoid snow though) I ride.  And much to the dismay of my family and peers, rarely with a helmet.  Life is to be lived.  And if you question me about it, after 27+ years of being involved in Emergency Medicine, I will tell you a few stories...

It's all relative though...

What keeps me young, is that I realize that I learn something new everyday!

So, in the words of Albert Einstein, I end with a few quotes from him...

"There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle." 

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." 

 One of my 'taglines' is, "If you can't have fun doing what you are doing, then it isn't worth doing."

Peace my friends!