Dear 60 Year Old Me

Dear 60 Year Old Me,

It's August of 2016 and I thought I might put down a few things in case your memory isn't quite what it used to be. I know this was only written 12 years ago but you can never tell with you, or me such as it were. Really what I wanted to do is a little gut check to ensure you have followed through with all the things you have been thinking and talking about. Not those things, get a grip buddy, the big picture, eyes wide open inspirational things that are floating around your 48 year old brain right now.

Where to start.....I know, obviously our kids who are now adults but always our kids. Adele will be 32 now and a full fledged doctor. I can't wait to see what kind of adult she has turned into...how was the wedding by the way? You cried didn't you...you sappy bastard. By this stage you probably have a grand kid or two and now are considered really old. Don't forget to keep candies with you all the time...kids love that.

Liam is 30 and probably running the NSA. How did the "Rain Man" gig go when he turned 19, did you guys clean up on Black Jack? I'm assuming that has helped foot the bill for our three month stays in Europe, where are you this year? I'm curious as to what has become our favourite spot, right now I'm assuming Italy or Greece but I can see a dark horse coming out of nowhere and living La Dolce Vita in Portugal or Ireland. At this point Liam is 6'3", please tell me he stopped growing, it's embarrassing to have him rest his arm on our head now as he towers over us, can you imagine what it will be like if he hasn't stopped growing...holy hell Hannah.

Last but certainly not least is Cora. Having a world famous author at the age of 28 must be cool. Did she buy a castle to live in? I can so see that of her...books everywhere, nooks and crannies to steal away. I hope my room isn't too draughty. I wonder what her significant other is like...does he get her quirkiness and truly see her heart and soul? He better lest he get the business end of a two by four.

And you, you magnificent bastard. What does she look like? What does she do? I know she gets us because we have discovered this year that in the end, what's most important is that you can laugh and grow together. Looks fade but if she is beautiful on the inside there isn't anything more important. I wonder if I am seeing her this very week? I know we will be sucking every morsel off the bone when it comes to living a life, it's too beautiful not to, I hope it is with someone that really makes us happy. What story did we write my oldest friend?

We've had a couple of rough years, the divorce and all that has flowed from that has taken it's toll but as I sit here typing away I know, without a shadow of a doubt that it will be better tomorrow. Our past becomes part of our tapestry but it doesn't define us....you know that and you better not forget it. Don't make me punch us in the throat asshole. I can't help but think you still have that stupid inward grin that we secretly have all the time. Our brand of looking at the world is our thing, it's what is going to pull us through any tough times we may face. Remember the eye cancer (fuck cancer!!!)...you weathered that with grace and humility...wait, humour and a bit of grace with quite a bit of silly is what I was shooting for. Did we keep the eye patch and more importantly what radiation induced super power did we develop?

I'm going to finish off with a few questions I need answered, and if time travel has been invented, please send back notice so I can make a few bets....wine isn't cheap, as you know.

What year did the Leafs win the cup again?
Hilary or Drumph? I suppose if it was Drumph you're not even alive, so don't worry about responding.
Did Justin work out?
Did the men and women who hold high places get their collective act together and do what was needed to be done?
The winning numbers from August 5th Loto Max please....jackpot is 60 million

I'll write soon, I promise.

Ciao
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