If I had my life to live over, I would try to make more mistakes.

I would relax.

I would limber up.

I would be sillier than I have been this trip.

I know of very few things I would take seriously.

I would be crazier.

I would be less hygienic.

I would take more chances.

I would take more trips.

I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers and watch more sunsets.

I would burn more gasoline.

I would eat more ice cream and less beans.

I would have more actual troubles and fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I am one of those people who lives prophylactically and sensibly and sanely hour after hour, day after day.

Oh, I’ve had my moments and, if I had it to do over again, I’d have more of them. In fact, I’d try to have nothing else. Just moments, one after the other, instead of living many years ahead each day.

I have been one of those people who’ve never gone anywhere without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a gargle, a raincoat and a parachute.

If I had it to do over again, I would go places and do things and travel lighter than I have.

If I had my life to live over, I would start bare-footed earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall.

I would play hooky more. I wouldn’t make such

I wouldn’t make such good grades, except by accident.

I would ride on more merry-gorounds.

I’d pick more daisies.

Now, folks – I did not write this, but I wish I had.

The dear old soul that wrote this is someone older than I am, but not by much.

However, I have decided old age is a gift.

I’ve had too many family members and dear friends leave this life too soon and not get to experience old age.

Sure, sometimes we dear old souls are forgetful, but don’t you agree, some of life is just as well forgotten?

No, I am not about to dye my hair! I am blessed to have lived long enough to have this white hair!

I am working on caring less and less about what other people think of me.

Truthfully, I have put in my time doing a lot for others. I am asked, occasionally, “What are you doing these days?” I answer, “I am having a go at selfishness.”

I not only have had a good life, I am still having a good life, even at this advanced age. Excuse me! A lively tune just came on and I am going to get up and dance a jig!!

Quote: Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly worn out and screaming “WHOO-HOO, what a ride!” – Hunter S. Thompson