August 12, 2026
Yes, you might say I've got "pushin' eighty" on the brain. Just the damn number is haunting me, especially since it represents eight decades on the planet! This is daunting enough, but now I hear it everywhere. Read on.
BBB in the Alabama Hills
Eighty Is The New Forty?
Dream on grandpa.
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
"I don't think bad things happen to good people. I think bad things happen to everyone and the way good people respond is what makes them good."
—David Lynch
An Italian style poster for "Fistful of Dollars" in the Scottsdale Museum of The West's new show, Still In The Saddle.
Morning Thunderhead Over Green Door"Cleanin' my truck, get it pushin' eighty
Pickin' you up and later, maybe
Gettin' one kiss and goin' half-crazy. . ."
—Drake Milligan, "Sounds Like Somethin' I'd Do"
I can definitely relate to the way a number can suddenly seem to follow you everywhere once it gets into your head. But honestly, eighty sounds less like an expiration date and more like a milestone worth appreciating. The Alabama Hills photos and that morning thunderhead seem like a pretty good reminder that there’s still plenty to notice, enjoy, and chase down the road. And yes, I’d take “pushin’ eighty” as an attitude rather than a number!
ReplyDeleteLove your posts (and your attitude)! May God continue to bless you!
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