Getting older doesn't mean getting OLD??

It has been a while since I have written anything and that may be because there is nothing to write about or maybe I just haven't taken the time to write.  I think it is more of the later since a lot has happened in my life and even if it hasn't been earth shaking it has been important and note worthy.  At least to me.
I celebrated a birthday, my 68th, and although it wasn't a big celebration it was note worthy and with Suzanne's help we enjoyed it for a few weeks, it is what she calls as being in the "zone" so it is not remembered for only 1 day but for an enjoyable period.  Also had one of my photos chosen for exhibit at the gallery so that made it a proud event.
Had a quiet Christmas since both Suzanne and I were fighting colds but it was very relaxing and enjoyable with out the pressure of the holidays and gift giving and buying.  New Year's Eve was more of the same and it just seemed great to relax.  With the weather being less than perfect, not much sun we stayed in most of the time and I worked on photos and she worked on getting things ready to start writing her stories.  It looks like she is going to start with the "Lewis Chronicles" which is a story of her grandcat and his escapades while he visits her for a few months.  She is good at telling their story from their viewpoint, Lewis talks to her alot and gives her ideas and plots for the story.
Have I been getting off the main subject or what??  I started writing this to talk about how getting older can be rough both physically and emotionally.  When I was getting ready to send out some cards for the holidays I noticed there were a few changes in my list.  Either I lost complete contact with some people or they had passed away.  In one case both of them passed last year.  At times I would look at the old address book and reflect on the good times and all that has happened since I first knew some of the friends and family on my list.  There was also the ones on the list that were failing and had some hard years.  Either due to accidents, surgeries or poor health they were not as chipper and spry as they used to be.  We all have slowed down a step or two and it is difficult to handle since often times we think we can still do things that we used to but our bodies say "No".
I dont want to dwell on the negative but every once in a while I have to think that we all must go sometime, but it is important to remember to smell the roses and enjoy life as you can.  Remember the good times and stay in contact with friends and family.  It is important to live well, love much and laugh often, and dont foget to smile (it makes people wonder what you are up to)