One thing's for sure: I'm not going to tell you about how I feel. I'm going to be positive.
Race season is always - or used to be - busy for me. When I was writing my Inside Saratoga society column for The Saratogian for 25 years I hardly missed a beat. I did slow up in my latter years and finally signed off - much to my dismay - at the age of 79.
Now I go to what I can, which is not too much anymore. I celebrate my 82nd birthday in September and sometimes wish I was back party-hopping. But that is now for the younger ladies, who are doing a fine job.
Today I sit at my computer looking out the window at the glorious sunshine. Other than a couple of 90-degree days and a few showers it has been ideal.
I haven't been to the Saratoga Race Course yet. Not because I wouldn't like to be, but I just don't get around as much as I used to. I'm envious of a few of my friends who bounce around like they are in the 50s or 60s. And mind you, they are mostly in their 90s or close to it.
I'm not an overly religious person, but I believe God has a slate with names on it and the dates that we will go to meet him. I just hope he waits a few more years for me to meet him. There are still things I want to do.
I want to get well enough to go back to volunteering at Treasures on West Avenue. For those who don't know what Treasures is you're missing out. It is run by Saratoga Hospital Guild volunteers and is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is filled with consigned and donated clothing in pristine condition for the entire family. As well as having household, books and other goodies.
I was volunteering every Tuesday up until some health issues set in. But don't worry I'll be back greeting you at Treasures as soon as I am able.
In the meantime, enjoy every day you can and give back to the community and don't forget to lend a hand where needed. It is so rewarding.
Until next time I'll keep chugging along.

Hi everyone. I know it's been awhile, but "The Golden Years" have been acting up again.
I like to remain active, but sometimes nature gets in the way. A little over a week ago I had to make an emergency trek via ambulance to the ER.
Of all things, I was having a massive nose bleed that would not stop. My blood pressure had spiked to a ridiculous high number indicating a problem somewhere. Of course it had to be around midnight. Nothing seems to happen to me in the daytime.
Since I am on a blood thinner because of my heart problems (doesn't it ever cease?) it took a few hours to slow it down. They called in a doctor who had them pack (my nose), which wasn't fun.
I am now on antibiotics for a urinary track infection. And still feel quite lousy. But this too will pass.
I wouldn't bore you with this if I wasn't following the name of this column.
In no way am I saying old age is not fun. It just has a lot of bumps in the road. And, when you've always been an active person it's difficult to accept at times.
In the meantime, I have to hurry up and get better because I have family members coming from across the southern states and western part of New York. Of course, they take over and make themselves at home. I just enjoy their visit.
But it may be hard for them to understand it is more difficult for me to sit back and watch them wait on me and their father.
If any of my friends have an in with the man upstairs will you ask him to get me on a wellness trip.
Thanks!
Everyone have a fun holiday with family and friends. Happy Fourth!