As I Get Older

[Bruce Madderom]

As I get older, I become more focused on my legacy.

I’m not a religious man, so without a belief in an afterlife or heaven, my role as a high functioning organism on this planet and what I leave behind starts to occupy more thought-time.

I’m a parent and my three adult children being universally recognized as ‘good people’ gives me some solace in this matter.

I’ve done my part as a healthy and quality contributor to the gene pool, but maturity separates them from me and my legacy, making it their own.

So I need something else, something that’s a true reflection of who I am and what I contributed, then becoming a lasting mark of my existence on this world.

As I get older, I become more focused on my legacy…so I write.

[Bill Floyd]

I think the idea of "leaving a mark" is behind much of our efforts.  You express it clearly here.  Keep on.

[Judy Thompson]

Bruce, I understand exactly what you're saying.  Without that "future reward' to look forward to, the only thing we can do is to behave responsibly here, and try not to leave too many muddy footprints on the steps.  

And you do write well.  Don't stop.

[Scarlett Rose]

And write well you do.

[Teresa]

Writing is a wonderful direction.  I hope you visit often and share. 

[Robert Morschel]

Become a graffiti artist - the canvas is much more enduring.  :)

[Sandra Davies]

Yes, but ... do you intend / hope your legacy to be something that will be read by them ?    Because in my experience it is far from guaranteed.   ;-)