The author begins the article with a very good question…”Have I lost my zest for life, my willingness to take a risk, my passion for new experiences?
In this, my seventh decade of life, these worries periodically drift through my mind. Usually when a new ache in my body makes its presence known or I’m wondering if our investments will hold their value for another 20 years.
I was slapped across the face with an answer in the summer when I had a chance to take a road trip. My trip, really, a spontaneous adventure, started harmlessly enough. An old friend and I decided to drive together to an out-of-town memorial for another longtime friend, Melissa. A fairly short jaunt, about four hours according to Google. A perfect, leisurely trip, packed with stops for useless calories. Visit some locales where my friend and I had once created memories with Melissa.”
