50

I am now 50 years old. I do not feel 50 years old, and my wife says that I do not look 50 years old. (I'm certain that she is 100% objective in her assessment)
I have lived a good life thus far. I have experienced things that a person should never have to and have come out on the other side stronger for it. I've had my heart broken, been cheated on, been to places in this world (courtesy of Uncle Sam) that most people will never see. I have married my best friend and been loved by her when I deserved nothing but disdain. I have made friends who live far away, but whom I love and miss dearly. I have changed careers multiple times, finally settling on massage therapy as my final stop.
I have loved hard, played harder, and fought harder still. I hope that I have touched some lives for the better, and maybe even picked up some wisdom along my way. There was a time, not too long ago, when I seriously doubted that I would see half a century on the Marble; but here I am in all my glory.
I feel like I've had a good life thus far, and Lord willing I'll be here another few decades or so. If I've learned anything at all it's that the love of a good woman makes all the difference in the world. Thank you Jill Barbour....