Old Age

This might be a bit of a rant but...

I think something men fear as they get older is being irrelevant or marginalized. As I've gained wrinkles I've come to realize that the fear has some basis but, it's the men that are marginalizing themselves. They tend to insulate themselves and shrink their world up so small; I suppose to stay the big fish. Rather than keep their minds and ears open they shut off and down. At one time they could have amazing and open conversations about a myriad of subjects. Now, unfortunately, they just get louder and close their ears and minds to any other opinion. Rather than persuade, as they once did, their voice gets louder and tone more stern as if to say you're too stupid to waste time convincing. The result is those of us that came to them for guidance or interesting conversation go elsewhere, there by marginalizing them.

My hope for myself is to stay out in the world and continue to experience new and amazing things. Constantly broaden my horizons to keep my world big and exciting. Though I'm an opinionated overbearing asshole, I do listen to what people say and sometimes even find my opinions shifting. In car terms I may not like tubbed hot rods with yellow paint but I can always appreciate the work and feeling it probably gives the owner. I won't put it down or slight the effort. Anyway sorry if you read this whole thing and let me make it up to you with hot chicks and good music.