A knock is heard on the green room door. "Almost time Mr. Welton, almost time." (the 'green room' is where the actors gather and prepare before their entrance on to the stage).All the world's a stage
and all the men and women merely players
They have their exits and their entrances
And one man in his time plays many parts...'As You Like It', Act 2, scene 7
We all hope for the maximum amount of time to prepare for the big scene in which we depart the stage. Some are thrust into the final act without proper preparation. Others, like me, have had ample warning, and are fortunate to see to it that they have few regrets, as the sun sets.
Should the 'almost time' not turn out to be 20 years as I fully expect, I am very grateful for the time given to effectively communicate to those that are close to me that I love them and almost equally important, to get out what I have to say, where little pieces (jokes, stories, remembrances) of who I am may live on into eternity.
My blogs, my picture projects, my YouTube projects, etc. are intended not only for myself in the now (who doesn't enjoy remembering the great parts of their life), but also for my family, my children and my children's children to know a bit more of who I am/was.
"Most people die with their music still locked up inside them". -Benjamin Disraeli
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SONG: Live Like You Were Dyin'
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