In the Moment, by Don Tassone

17/11/2023

Herman sat in the shade of a maple tree and thought about his life. At 101, he could sometimes still remember things from long ago.

Now he remembered skinny-dipping in a farm pond on a hot summer day. He smiled and wished he could live his life all over again.

But then he remembered losing his mother as a boy, fighting in a war and losing his daughter and eventually his wife.

Then Herman’s memories all faded, and he looked around. What a beautiful day. He wasn’t sure where he was, but he was very happy to be there.

peppermint

17/11/2023 10:16:24 am

So much said with so few words! That's a skill to master in life. Thanks, Don, for another life view!

Paul A. Freeman

17/11/2023 11:11:16 am

In the Moment, indeed. Nicely told, Don.

david milner

17/11/2023 12:38:41 pm

A gentle passing. Some things last forever.

Kathy K.

17/11/2023 02:29:25 pm

The present moment can be the best moment. At any age. Thank you, Don, for reminding us to appreciate what we have instead of lamenting, what is gone.

Libby Belle link

17/11/2023 03:18:31 pm

It's a gift to see the forest through the trees. This reminds me not to wait until I'm old to use that gift. Lovely, Don.

Jim Bartlett link

17/11/2023 05:09:40 pm

Love that last line.

Being present in the present can be a struggle, but its own reward
Nicely done
Jim

Peggy Gerber

17/11/2023 06:52:44 pm

Herman is experiencing a temporary respite from all the pain he suffered. It is nice that he gets to relax and enjoy the beautiful day.

Doug

17/11/2023 07:25:50 pm

Well done, Don, well done.

Tom Baldwin

18/11/2023 03:31:23 am

Living in the moment, and appreciating it, is true serenity.

Sivan Pillai

18/11/2023 03:59:29 am

Life is a mixture of good and bad things. Beautiful story, Don.

Dee Lorraine

18/11/2023 05:48:33 am

A toast to finding joy and peace in the moment.

Don Tassone link

18/11/2023 11:10:56 am

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments.

Sue Clayton

21/11/2023 03:09:28 am

So well presented.

Don Tassone link

21/11/2023 03:21:16 am

Thank you, Sue.

Christa Loughrey

22/11/2023 04:09:42 pm

I love the sense of balance in this story, Don -the good past, the bad past, and a final settling on the present.

Don Tassone link

22/11/2023 04:14:09 pm

Thank you, Christa. 😊

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