Not sure what is the opposite of a rant, but this is one.

This week I turned 64, or as a friend says the 64th anniversary of my birth. With that comes reflection on my life, and looking to the future, how ever much is left me.

I have been blessed with many friends, even adversaries, that have brought life and joy into my years. I have a great family that cares for each other, and in spite of differences are more alike than not. I have 2 great kids that i am proud of, and have confidence in how they live their lives I try not to meddle in their affairs but am there to give advice or help when they need it.

I am a libertarian in life not just politics. I believe that as long as you aren't abusive, do as you want. I also believe that you need to be a little greedy at times and take care of yourself first, and let that flow to those around you.

I am libertarian in religion in that you can believe what you want, and it's ok to share, but not ok to force that belief on me.

I believe in magic, but behind that magic may be plain old science that I may not understand. I am sure that Mr Rowe, one of my Junior High teachers, understands how life itself is magic. it's not a spell but it's so amazing and beyond our comprehension how so much beauty can come from every day things and events.

I have seen at least 2 miracles in my life, my son and daughter. I hope they realize how much better they made my life. In spite of all the concerns and problems I've had to overcome, there is nothing I would change concerning them. I say that life is beautiful chaos, and having twins who are so different but at the same time so alike, shows that.

I was blessed with parents that were there for me, who cared for me and my brothers and sisters. We may have not seen eye to eye on some things, but I know they did what they could the way they thought best. I have 2 great brothers and 2 great sisters, my older brother has passed on, but who were my friends and who knew more about me than most. We were a family and still are, even though many miles apart, always part of each other's lives.

I have had triumphs and failures, good and bad happen to me, been so far down and pulled myself up, but every moment of that has come here to what I am today. My chaos of a life has brought this far and hopefully for many more years. I still have so much to look forward to, especially in my grandson Micah and any other grandchildren in my future.

I thank you for the indulgence, and thank you all for being my friends. Even if we don't always agree, for the most part I do enjoy the sometimes frustrating interactions we have. You keep me connected to what brought me here to where I am and lead me to what will come