Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Turned 41

 January 23, 2024

   A historic day today in the Bell family.

Thomas Charles, age 1

   This was in 1984 on a trip to Iowa. Today, my son turns 41. 

Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Turned 41

1. Don't worry about getting old. Worry about thinking old.

2. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

3. When you get to 78 you will find that rolling out of bed is easy. It's the getting up off the floor that is a bitch.

4. At my age "getting lucky" means finding my car in the parking lot.

5. Seeing your grandchildren crack a joke is about the best thing in the entire world.

   Happy Birthday Tomas! Always remember the immortal words of Jack White:

"Well, I sort of don't trust anybody who doesn't like Led Zeppelin."