BadFisherman.11 Loc: Central Texas

Wisdom from BadBobby...

I would never trade my friends, or my long-lived life for less white hair or a flat belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself and less critical.
I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie or for not making up my bed.
Nor for buying that stupid cement gecko that I didn't need but that looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to extra treats, to be messy and to be extravagant.
I have seen too many of my dear friends leave this world before they understood the freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to play on my computer until three am and then sleep until noon?
I will dance by myself to those wonderful songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and if I need to weep over a lost love I will.
I will walk the beach in a swimsuit stretched over a bulging body and will dive into the waves with abandon if I so choose, despite the pitying looks from the young. They too will age.
I know I am sometimes forgetful, but some things may be better forgotten. But I do remember all the important things.
Over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not be broken when you lose a loved one, a friend, or when you see a child suffering or when you lose a loving pet?
But broken hearts give us strength, understanding and compassion. A never-broken heart is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair thin and turn white, and to have my youthful laughs forever etched deeply in my face.
As you age it's easier to be positive, you can care less what others think.
I don't question myself. I've earned the right to be wrong and I have got used to being old, it has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I'm not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will live each day to the fullest and will eat ice cream every day

Dogand1 Loc: Meadow Vista, Ca

Right on

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Good one Lon, thanks for sharing BB’s wisdom!

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Well written, well put! We will check out soon enough to make room for the 8 Billion people on Earth! Why worry? Enjoy life as best you can because there is precious little time left!

Being over the hill beats under the hill. When someone meets me and says Glad to See you! I respond that "It is better to be seen than viewed! Just Sayin...RJS

EZ Fishing Loc: College Ward, Utah

Great one BadFisherman a lot of thought went into this. A great bit of wisdom to live by. Thanks

DC Loc: Washington state

a truth that is lost on the young. contentment at whatever stage of life you find yourself is a blessing many miss

Hogwaller Loc: Garrison Texas

Well written and I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for sharing!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Excellent outlook on our latter years. Thanks for sharing Bobby's wisdom with us Lon..

Fireguy Loc: Alton Bay NH

Excellent!
Going to dinner with a fellow Stager tonight. I think dessert will be forthcoming. 🍰

BadFisherman.11 Loc: Central Texas

Ice cream

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Very Good, BF, thanks for sharing.

Fireguy Loc: Alton Bay NH

Tough call BF, have to see what appeals to me tonight. Guess I'll be increasing my pump dosage.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Thanks BF for keeping BB’s wisdom alive here on the stage!!!!

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Makes my eyes well up ,,I never met BB in person like yourself ,but somehow he and I connected ,I was blessed to be his last bus driver ,,he is my Second Father as I told him,,🙏🙏

Ne. fisherman Loc: Central Nebraska Arnold

Excellent, Thanks for sharing!