My First

Here we go! I am writing this blog for a few reasons. I need a place to share  wisdom with myself and anyone who wants to know how wise I am. I find myself wanting to dish up profound words of advice on social networking sites. However, when completely ignored there are times I get my feelings hurt.  I love a good conversation, even if it is with myself.

I titled my 1st blog On the other side of fifty because I am, on the other side of 50. I find it repugnant that I have so little to show for how hard it has been to get here. And It has been hard. I have never done anything the "easy way" I would not even know how to. I would love to sit down and pick the brain of someone  my age who is educated with a solid career. The person I would choose would have  children in college, a thriving 401k, a house that is paid for, a few cars a, boat and money for a vacation from time to time.. Some may scoff that all I am thinking about are the material things. Hell yes I am. You have to feel secure to be happy. Too bad it took me this long to figure that one out. I relax much better when I know there is money in the checking to put gas in the tank of my faithful 15 year old Explorer, let alone a unexpected doctors visit...or dare I hope there is money for a pedicure..that would be true security.. No, really though. Talk to me. Take me through your life. Choice by choice. So I can do what with it? Nothing. Because I am now on the other side of 50 and anything you did would be to late to work for  me. But shoot..I still want to know.