SECOND ACT

Since this is National Senior Citizens Month, I share this article I wrote for LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE, published Aug. 2014 by Douglas Raymond Rose

   Diana Nyad at age 64 recently became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida.  colonel Harlan Sanders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken chain at the prime age of 66.  Benjamin Franklin was age 70 and the oldest signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

   The current world record holder for oldest person to finish the Iron-man Triathlon is 82-year old Sister Madonna Buder.

   Many of the elders of our world manage to begin their SECOND ACT of their lives as they enjoy longevity.   Most of us will never have to worry a out living as long as Methuselah (969 years-old).  But, whatever our age, God has work for us to do.  Just ask Adam and Eve, Joshua, Moses, Isaac, Job Jacob and even Abraham and Sarah.

   As for myself, I've  become a freelance writer for Christian magazines since entering retirement.  I've drawn some great motivation from the life of colorful Irishman Frank McCourt who, at age 66 wrote the New York best selling Book---ANGELA'S ASHES.

   God gives us talents to match up with our opportunities. today is an excellent time to analyze yours.  Often we have opportunities that are new, that are very exciting.

   With God's help, we can be the one He uses--no matter what our age.  Blind songwriter Fanny Crosby died at age 95, but not until after writing over 8,000 poems set to music including 'Blessed Assurance."

Let's not miss out on our 'SECOND ACT.  It could turn out to be our best!t!

Author's Note

Everyday the world teems with many more colorful
'unsung heroes."

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, I love this Doug!! I am definitely in my second act - poetry, a new business pursuing mining endeavors - all so grand, but challenging!!
Kudos to you for recognizing that we "geezers" still have a change to achieve our dreams!! And congratulations for pursuing and accomplishing yours!!

[poetdoug]

How kind of you Sheila to stop and share your thoughtful comments. Your inspiring work is an inspiration to us all. Carp Diem!!my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

A great message here to never stop doing great things or fulfilling our destinies even in old age. Congratulations to you and to all those achievers...:)......

[poetdoug]

Thanks Sami, I guess that is what all great achievers do have in common---they just don't seem to ever quit! Thanks again for your words.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true. You are welcome...:)......