BEING OLDER

Being older I have learned that natural ingredients are better than processed ones, home-grown ingredients, though, are best.

Being older I have learned more about the world than when I was young, the difference is I’ve forgotten how to enjoy it.

Being older I have learned that everything has a price except for the price you have to pay to get everything.

Being older I have learned that of all the most beautiful places I have travelled my favourite is the one where the people I love are.

Being older I have learned that the only true answer I have about life is that I am no nearer to getting the answers about life.

Being older I have learned that walking might be good for the heart but dancing is good for the soul.

Being older I have learned that even though we are gearing this world towards speed and compatibility there are still only twenty four hours in a day.

Being older I have learned that although work is mandatory it must never be purgatory.

Being older I have learned that everyone has a soul mate but that relationships are a human endeavour.

Being older I have learned that I am a man of solitude who loves the company of people.

Being older I have learned that I don’t love to fight but I do fight for the things I love.

Being older I have learned that many of the clichés that piss me off have stood the test of time because of their relevance.

Being older I have learned that too little wine brings restlessness but too much wine brings headaches.

Being older I have learned that this is a selfless planet inhabited by selfish people.

Being older I have learned that as much as I try and exercise logic most of the time I am unreasonable.

Being older I have learned that I admire famous people to my detriment.

Being older I have learned that creativity is not a science but that science can be creative.

Being older I have learned that most of the things I was taught at school have no bearing in my everyday life.

Being older I have learned that even though sex is important the moment you stop properly kissing your partner you are in trouble.

Being older I have learned that stars are beautiful but that I hardly ever look at them.

Being older I have learned that family and friends are the richest form of wealth you can ever hope to achieve.

Being older I have learned that consideration is a commodity in short supply.

Being older I have learned that art should be complimented and not criticised.

Being older I have learned new music stimulates the synapses but old music stimulates the memories.

Being older I have learned that I am going to die even though I can’t believe it will happen in this lifetime.

Being older I have learned that even enjoyment needs to be practiced.

Being older I have learned that I’m easily susceptible to media hype but battle to trust my own intuition.

Being older I have learned that age has a horrible habit of creeping up on you when you’re not looking.

Being older I have learned that if someone hosts a fancy dress party it is imperative you dress up.

Being older I have learned that it is important to own a suit that you look good in and enjoy wearing.

Being older I have learned that there is nothing like a good cuddle.

Being older I have learned that I can still say the most stupid things for no apparent reason.

Being older I have learned that getting older doesn’t always mean getting wiser.

Being older I have learned that all those claims about socks going missing in the washing machine are true.