I agree with your goal-setting and achieving text completely. I've always been a goal-setter and advocate for the process. So many don't know what a true goal is by definition, or how to set one; I've found this in the mentoring work I do. It's an easy concept though, to teach and learn.

It is a difficult situation, of course you know this. The back 9 huh? Nice way to put it. I'll be 50 in under a month so these things are becoming more relavent to me. I don't dwell on them, but they pop up from time to time. I'm fortunate to be reasonably healthy, quick of mind and whilst I have back problems tend to manage them reasonably well. It's the mind thing that plays on me, more so because I observe my dad.

You mention Robin and I feel the same about Faith. I think for me that's the worst part...Potentially forgetting her. That would kill me. In fact I'd rather be dead to be honest.

Anyway, all we can do is live life the best way, be the best version of ourselves and make sure we move forward with the least opportunity for regret. That is what my closing line on my posts means, among other things.

Design and create your ideal life, don't live it by default.

I don't think you've mentioned it before but I'm always chuffed (happy) when someone does. My hope is that it rubs off on others because it's a great little ethos to live by.

Your comments are always appreciated sir.

!ENGAGE 20