I used to be hell on wheels
Back when I was younger man
Now my body says, “You can’t do this boy”
But my pride says, “Oh, yes you can
I ain’t as good as I once was
Thats just the cold hard truth
I still throw a few back, talk a little smack
When I’m feelin bullet proof
So don’t double dog dare me now
‘Cause I’d have to call your bluff
I ain’t as good as I once was
But I’m as good once as I ever was.
– Toby Keith, Country music singer, As Good as I once Was.
Yikes! I agree with this countrysingertobykeithfeller. It reminds me of a radio show i liked called “the way it used to wuz”. SO…i dont have an antiquote! I offer you a new series –
The ParallelQuote
Father Time is not always a hard parent, and, though he tarries for none of his children, often lays his hand lightly upon those who have used him well; making them old men and women inexorably enough, but leaving their hearts and spirits young and in full vigour. With such people the grey head is but the impression of the old fellow’s hand in giving them his blessing, and every wrinkle but a notch in the quiet calendar of a well-spent life. ~Charles Dickens
Loopy and Booman,
Despite the fact that this was “Just for FUN!”, thank you both for an inspirational view of the years ahead, and a reminder of the youthfulness we all hope to preserve through bimbling.