A simply wonderful piece of writing from the lovely Cheryl Oreglia. She reflects on life as she grows older, in a way that so many of us can identify with. I urge you to use the link to read the full blog post. You will be glad you did.
“How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” Dr. Seuss
In my remote cocoon, rolled up in a blanket, secured to the double wide chair I used to hate, and now love, gazing out over the expanse of the lake, the steadfast mountain, the “unmentionable” fog, I’m thinking about the arrogance of time and how swiftly we mutate as if a caterpillar from chrysalis to adult.
I am often deceived by the endless charm of time, disguised as a gift, but somehow pompous as a politician whose false assurances serve no one.
You know what I mean?
The conceit of a system so dedicated to it’s own perpetuation it fails those it’s obligated to assist, one who is incapable of turning back his scrawny…
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Sounds very interesting. Thank you for mentioning, Pete! Will head over to read. Will be back soon. ;.-) Michael
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It is worth your time, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Indeed, Pete! Thank you for sharing! Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael, I so appreciate you stopping by Living in the Gap and joining me in the comments! I’m honored, all my best, C
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:-))
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:-)) Thank you, Cheryl! Enjoy your day! Michael
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Thank you so much for sending me over to read her moving and incisive prose.
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It had to be done, Elizabeth. It was superlative.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Elizabeth! Welcome, so glad you joined me at Living in the Gap, I’m humbled by your kind words, C
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You are welcome.
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A great reblog Pete, Cheryl’s writing is superb.
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Isn’t it just? A great piece indeed.
Thanks, FR.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Fraggle, I’m honored, C
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In truth, growing old is a luxury not available to everybody, but at the same time, I can’t believe how quickly the weeks are passing now: it seems that no sooner have I enjoyed the weekend, when before I can proverbially ‘turn around’, Friday’s here again! That makes it sound like, as the song says, I’m “living for the weekend”, but every day has its merits for me: they just go too damn fast now! I hope I can get the maximum enjoyment out of this coming spring & summer. Cheers, Jon.
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One reason I stopped ‘planning’. The things I had planned came around so quickly, I wasn’t ready for them when the time arrived. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Wilfred, thank you for your comment, as you say “growing old is a luxury,” I love that sentiment. The days do seem to pass too quickly, each one a gift, with their own merits. I’m so looking forward to the summer, as a teacher that’s my time to “unwind.” Best wishes, C
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A lovely share, Pete.
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I had to, Robbie. It is too good not to.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Robbie, you l’m honored! C
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Absolutely beautiful. Reading this piece was “time” well spent.
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Thank you Ink, I’m so honored by your words, C
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Thanks very much, Linda.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I left a comment on her page. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks for that, Theo.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, I loved your comment, “your eyes and ears, at various points it was as if you borrowed mine,” just wow, C
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Thank you Pete for reblogging this piece! I’m so appreciate of your kindness and generous support. Your blogging community is so welcoming and engaging. I feel extremely lucky to be able to share my thoughts and find others who connect with the same fears, joys, and observations of this wild and crazy life. I’m sitting here sipping my coffee feeling overjoyed, C
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It is very well-deserved, Cheryl. Definitely some of the best writing I have read since I started blogging in 2012. Enjoy your coffee. I am opening some red wine soon. 🙂
That blogging community you mention is your blogging community too!
Best wishes as always, Pete.
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Great reblog Pete.
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Thank you Kim!
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It’s a beautiful piece Cheryl!
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One of those pieces of writing I come across and then wish I was good enough to have written something that powerful.
Thanks, Kim.
Best wishes, Pete.
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