I tell them, pursue that dream.

I know people that know what they gotta do, but don’t. That’s not me. I’m a man of action. Though I have to admit, that after my dear wife Jeanne died of Alzheimer’s seven years ago, I briefly thought about marking time. For the rest of my life. Nothing could have been more stupid than that. Instead, I took advantage of the opportunity to pursue the second true love of my life. And here I am, living with her, an Italian, flitting back and forth between Sardinia and America. And savoring every minute of it. I keep cultivating true love. One day at a time. But every day. Without miss. Fortunately, my true love reciprocates. Maybe she’s not as good at it as I am. Because I am the best. The master. Nobody can equal me. In terms of effort. And dedication. And enthusiasm. And confidence. I know what I’m doing. I have the necessary resolve. And it’s contagious.  Amazing, the number of people that mark time. Allowing their lives to wind down. To waste away. When really they have the opportunity, if not to live to the fullest, to at least come close.  But it takes concerted action. One day at a time. Every day. I tell them, pursue that dream. –Jim Broede