ask any died in the wool disc-era survivor for that answer.

however, i'd avoid the old chestnuts marinating in the past and fantasizing the future.

i know this because i'm one tough ol' nut and it ain't all that, my friend.

that gnawing, gaping hole needs a hug only you can give it.

sounds pretty lame, doesn't it?

i know. i thought so too.

on the other hand, you're still a spring-chicken... but the gap between that and crotchety old rooster closes exponentially faster with age.

especially in the mean ol' world we're living in today.

i know. i've been running the same marathon—going for the gold for at least a couple decades longer than you.

pro-tip... it never ends.

no medals. no kiss. no KY.

but if you're asking the hard questions, i'd put money on you finding the hard answers.

:-) <3