My World

At my very advanced age This is my world At my advanced age of eighty-seven My life has been A+++ How many of you can attest To that very bold statement One of the very fortunate ones I'm sure Not everyone has this luxury Some have had a much less happy life For whatever reason Their life has been a succession Of tragedies and unhappy events I feel sadness for these souls Perhaps there are better times ahead Perhaps...

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Sand Blown

Date: 9/25/2022 11:23:00 AM

...life is my best....andt, this former math teacher grades an a +++ wrt pleasure of having what is needed in pushing eighty... ...a good sense of time balance : ) it"s the peace.......stan sand

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/25/2022 11:37:00 AM

Really appreciate your daily visits my man!!! Have a happy day Stan!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/25/2022 9:23:00 AM

You have had an incredibly fine life, Jack, and you are still contributing almost daily to the happiness of others. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know.

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/25/2022 11:33:00 AM

Thank you Milt! Much appeciated my good friend!

Ts Poetry

Date: 9/25/2022 8:29:00 AM

You carry a lifetime of memories but that doesn't stop you from creating more..excellent Jack

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/25/2022 8:32:00 AM

How sweet... you touched my heart dear friend thank you!!! XOX

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/25/2022 6:59:00 AM

Hopefully you're right Jack, some folks have terrible luck in life, you've Just got to make the best of what you have. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/25/2022 7:07:00 AM

That has always been my philosophy! Some are more fortunate than others! Have a good weekend Tom!