John Sheda

Closing out 2015! Seems like Y2K was just a few years ago. Time flies when you’re having fun and even when you’re not, except when sitting in the dentist’s chair!! 2015 had its’ ups and downs for everyone and 2016 will probably have its’ share of ups and downs, but as John, Paul, George and Ringo said, “We’ll get by with a little help from our friends.” But enough introduction! Can’t hold off any longer. It’s that time of the year to “MAKE RESOLUTIONS.” And since most faithful readers, (all four of you), are over the age of fifty, none of these resolutions will have anything do do with going back to school, starting an IRA or even learning a new language. These are resolutions for real people. People like you and me!! Here we go…

* This year go on a nice vacation. Where’s someplace you’ve always wanted to go? Reach into the savings account and do it. Heck, you’re not getting’ any younger!!

* Learn one new word a week, or at least a month. Then use that new word you’ve learned every time you converse with people. It’ll drive them bonkers, which, by the way is what we “oldsters” are supposed to do. Driving others bonkers, especially our kids and grand kids is a rite of passage, don’t you think?

* This is important. Begin to write your history. Take a little time each day and begin from your earliest memories and write a paragraph or two each day. Remember, you did some interesting things, didn’t you and probably by now the statute of limitations has run out. Let ’em know the real you!!

* Forgive yourself. I’m a firm believer that every single on of us did the very best we could with the experience and the knowledge we had at the time. Heck, we’re all a little screwed up, right? Give yourself a break and forgive yourself and begin to see how much more fun life is.

* Write a will or go back and update it. Remember those that didn’t send you a Christmas Card and scratch them out. Just kidding here to add a little humor!! Very little, I know!!

* Here’s a biggie; Stop watching so much ^&%^*&^ news! It’s a downer. And, and, and…..if you’re talking back to the TV, it might just be too late. You know who you are!!

* Worry less. Heck, you’ve been around this long and you’re still here. It’ll be ok.

* Here’s a novel thought! Get out your old Bible and this year, read the New Testament. Not the whole Bible. Don’t wanna cause a heart-attack. Just the New Testament. Put down the Soduku, or the Crossword puzzle, or stop yelling at MSNBC or Fox News for a few minutes and read something really worth while. Maybe you can figure out why our government and schools are so afraid of it. If you do, give me a holler.

Here’s a few thoughts, goals or resolutions to chew on for a bit. Remember, you’re older than you think! But like Ebenezer Scrooge said, “I’ve still got time, I’ve still got time.” I think he said it, or was it Al Capone? That’s The Way I See It. Let me know how you see it and share a resolution with me at jsheda@indytel.com or call me at 319.327.4640. HAPPY 2016