I’m grateful to be celebrating another birthday at the lake with family. After fifty-four trips around the sun, I should know a few things. Maybe? So while sitting on the porch drinking coffee, I jotted down a quick list of fifty-four things I’ve learned so far.

1. Less is more.
2. Be yourself.
3. Celebrate tradition.
4. Wear sunscreen.
5. Laughter really is the best medicine.
6. Simple is good.
7. Eat your veggies.
8. Negativity breeds negativity.
9. It’s true, time flies.
10. Not everyone will like you.
11. Plant flowers.
12. Smell the flowers.
13. Pick the flowers.
14. Do unto others.
15. Cherish your friends.
16. If you’re going to have kids, be a parent.
17. Keep moving.
18. Get out of your comfort zone.
19. Read.
20. Nurture relationships.
21. Don’t be a litterbug.
22. Everyone has a talent.
23. Pets bring joy.
24. Praise teachers.
25. Learn to swim.
26. Most people are good, but some are crazy.
27. Eat dessert.
28. Don’t always eat dessert.
29. Floss.
30. Look on the bright side.
31. Buy local.
32. Sometimes it’s better to be silent than to be right.
33. Travel as often as possible.
34. Sing.
35. Respect your elders.
36. Life isn’t fair.
37. Wear comfortable shoes.
38. Don’t pout.
39. You don’t have to clean your plate.
40. Smile.
41. The grass probably isn’t greener but green grass looks nice.
42. We all have something in common.
43. Drink lots of water.
44. Learn to tie knots.
45. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
46. Don’t ever pass up a lemonade stand.
47. Learn to apologize.
48. Be alert.
49. Take responsibility.
50. Work hard.
51. Eat breakfast.
52. Always buy from girl/boy scouts.
53. Don’t gossip.
54. God is good. All the time.

What would you add?

Grace Grits and Gardening
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Musical Pairing:

MonaLisa Twins, When I’m Sixty-Four