Responsibility. The decisions you made in early years, the dreams for the uncertain future in Act III,all tempered with a deep sense of responsibility for others. That sense gets in the way of taking other paths. I think that you have divided your life choices admirably even if you might still want to choose some of those other paths.
What age, and illness, and injury wreak upon us ... we seldom thought about all that when we were youngsters. Constantly adjusting to new limitations and requirements and realities ... is no picnic. Best wishes in navigating your way through Act III.
Didn't know your ancestral shtetl was Ordiv. Perhaps my ancestors were there too.
My first thought is a prayer that you and your wife will find healing and strength and joy where you least expect to find it.
At a certain age Act Three hits you head on. I think our culture has influenced us to believe it’s only the big accomplishments, the destination trips, the size of our bank accounts that can really count. Such an untruth.
We can all travel the world on pilgrimage or we can find that place in our own circumstances .
Second Acts (the ones people misunderstand from Fitzgerald) are always tough. The Third Act always goes the fastest—but it's also the one that's the most satisfying (usually). I think The Golux is right on the nose about what would make this next bit marvelous. ❤️
Responsibility. The decisions you made in early years, the dreams for the uncertain future in Act III,all tempered with a deep sense of responsibility for others. That sense gets in the way of taking other paths. I think that you have divided your life choices admirably even if you might still want to choose some of those other paths.
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What age, and illness, and injury wreak upon us ... we seldom thought about all that when we were youngsters. Constantly adjusting to new limitations and requirements and realities ... is no picnic. Best wishes in navigating your way through Act III.
Didn't know your ancestral shtetl was Ordiv. Perhaps my ancestors were there too.
-- Arthur Vidro (backward Ordiv)
Being of an age…. your story really hit home.
My first thought is a prayer that you and your wife will find healing and strength and joy where you least expect to find it.
At a certain age Act Three hits you head on. I think our culture has influenced us to believe it’s only the big accomplishments, the destination trips, the size of our bank accounts that can really count. Such an untruth.
We can all travel the world on pilgrimage or we can find that place in our own circumstances .
Second Acts (the ones people misunderstand from Fitzgerald) are always tough. The Third Act always goes the fastest—but it's also the one that's the most satisfying (usually). I think The Golux is right on the nose about what would make this next bit marvelous. ❤️
Beautiful...and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!