As happens on many occasions, after spending a day of manual labor I am extremely happy that I was fortunate enough to be able to sit on my butt in a climate controlled environment to pay bills and put food on the table.
I will be back at it again today, but at least this is voluntary and I take frequent well deserved breaks to sit my fat, old ass down and keep from hurting myself too badly.
It does make me realize that recognizing and admitting to the physical limitations of aging are difficult things. We all know older people that shouldn't be driving, or walking without assistance, or living on their own (or shoveling dirt during triple digit heat index) anymore.
We remember being able to do those things but neglect the gradual changes and the cumulative impact those changes have over the years.
I do need to be more purposely active to battle some of the aging effects, but I also need to make peace with some of the new limitations I am encountering. Today, I will be doing both -- working hard in the heat and taking frequent breaks because it is the safe thing for a fat, old guy to do.
At the end of the project I will have an above ground pool to relax in. I'm sure it will be worth it.
John
PS -- just a friendly reminder to my US readers
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