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Sheddding one more leaf

Shedding one more leaf In a few weeks, I will turn 70. Indians are living longer now than ever so it is not a big deal. But in a family tree coming down from a common great grandfather, we have lost far too many males below 50 and 60. So crossing 50 had been a blessing, it is a bonus crossing 60 and positively enthralling attaining 70. I have stopped drawing a balance sheet of life for a long time now. When I did, I was skeptical enough to miss out on adding all my blessings of life on the credit side. Now it does not matter though I have learned my lessons. Where does one go post 70? Really nowhere but go on living. Isn't that the purpose of life? To go on living? or living well? That is what I plan to do. I no longer make a to-do list and have never had the luxury of making a bucket list. I do not plan to make them anymore. A bit of drifting is an exciting way of doing things. My wife & I have made Mumbai our home and we will not trade this for anything. The thrill...