It was 1967. I was 14 years old and a freshman in high school. The Beatles had come out with their latest album “Yellow Submarine.” Mixed in amongst other memorable songs was this one…
“When I’m Sixty Four”
When I get older losing my hair
Many years from now
Will you still be sending me a valentine
Birthday greetings, bottle of wine?
If I’d been out till quarter to three
Would you lock the door?
Will you still need me, will you still feed me
When I’m sixty-four?
Many years from now
Will you still be sending me a valentine
Birthday greetings, bottle of wine?
If I’d been out till quarter to three
Would you lock the door?
Will you still need me, will you still feed me
When I’m sixty-four?
I could not fathom ever getting to this age, but here I am, today August 10 now 64 years old. Luckily I still have my hair. It’s gray but covered up with brown hair color. My birthday greeting was just delivered by my love. We will be going out and having wine. I don’t stay out late. I’m still needed and loved. So I am happy to report, all and all life is good at 64. Time flies.
When I was a teenager, all I could think about was freedom. When I was 16 I bought my first car, a ’63 VW Bug that I named Waldo. Waldo & I had many adventures together. At 64 years old, I am much like my first car.
’63 BUG
I have the heart & soul
of a ’63 VW Bug
In my youth
A steady warrior of the road
But now
A purring antiquity
That prefers the slow lane
My air cooled engine
Runs too hot in the summer
And too cold in the winter
And by today’s standard
A safety hazard
I’m outdated by all those newer models
All computerized
Insulated from most discomforts
Of the daily ride
But a manual transmission suits me
I can still feel the gears
Slide into place
Getting there more slowly
But arriving
Having enjoyed the scenery
By Alanna Pass 
Happy birthday Alanna, enjoy your day! :o) xxx
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Thank You! Off to the beach with my dogs….what could be better as you know.
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😁👍🐾🐾
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Happy Birthday Alanna. I’m lovin’ the slow lane. More noticing, more beauty!
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Happy Birthday! Many happy returns – and arrivals!
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Happy Birthday Alanna. I’m lovin the slow lane. More noticing, more beauty!
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Happy Birthday from Your Mom and William
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Thank you! I did have a great day yesterday with Raymond & dogs at the beach.
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Just starting my own blog with a life long friend. Revisionist Retirement.com here on WordPress. I enjoyed your style of writing and smiled at your reminiscences. I am a 1954 baby so right in there with you. Belated happy birthday!
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Thank you and best wishes on your blogging journey!
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