55 years old today. That’s 20075 days, or 481,800
hours. Since I’ve averaged roughly 7 hours of sleep a day, it’s actually only
341,275 hours, which means I’ve only been awake and fully conscious for 14,219
days. So, really, I’m only 39.
Then, you’ve got to consider the number of hours I
have had to sit through business meetings. Can that really be considered, “living”?
And what about the daydreaming I’ve done during boring sermons, chic-flicks,
and women’s tennis? Oh, and what about all the power naps I’ve taken over the
years? Although it’s impossible to affix an exact number to all of this, it is
clear that upon deeper reflection, I am most likely still in my twenties.
On this special day it should be pointed out that
despite what my personal calendar says, I am still younger than several people
of note. I am 10 years younger than my older brother, Donnie. I am four years
younger than Doug Greenwood, a year younger than Al Thomason. On the other hand, I will no doubt on this day be
once again reminded that I am 10 years older than David Johnson, and many, many
years older than all the boys I taught Sunday School back in the day.
It’s been a terrific couple of days down here in
Myrtle Beach. Pam has been very sweet and considerate, remembering to speak a
little louder so I can hear her, making sure I have my bran flakes for
breakfast, that sort of thing. Just kidding, although the other night when I ordered Jambalaya
for dinner after 8 o’clock, she did ask if I had remembered to pack Pepcid. I
didn’t, ordered it anyway, and slept serenely through the night…so there!
So far, on the “week of my birthday” celebration( a
Dunnevant Tradition), I have gotten a Montecristo cigar, and a ride on the
SlingShot Coney Tower at the boardwalk at Myrtle Beach. Click here to see
the video. It was about the coolest
thing ever.
This morning it’s cloudy out with the forecast calling
for partly cloudy skies and 61 degrees. I haven’t decided what I will do today,
maybe some golf, maybe a lazy day of shopping, writing and eating. But since I’m
with my sweetie it won’t matter what we do. Got a call a few minutes ago from
one of my favorite boys from the Grove youth group days wishing me a happy birthday.
Very nice.
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