BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

Is a wonderful English saying. Means different things to different people. It does not mean showing up late to every party, dinner or social function, however! Recently, while at a dinner party one of our friends started to take piano lessons after inheriting his mother's piano. He gave us a little rendition and hopes to play better with two hands.Looking forward to the next time! It made me think about many people who stop trying to do something new because of age, children, health or whatever excuse comes along. Actually we are told if we learn new tasks, language, or skill it is good for our aging brains! I still struggle with trying to speak Italian by doing verb exercises at an elementary school level. Any patient that speaks Italian, I try to communicate with them. Even a few words in other languages- like Spanish, French, Farsi, Russian, Chinese- help to stimulate my brain.  My husband has a second cousin who take up marathon running in her 30's and just competed in a big race in Ottawa- now in her 40's! My cousin Roy, in his retirement has embraced photography which is evident by the beautiful and varied pictures he takes. Some are so amazing- National Geographic watch out! Some people go back to school and earn a degree or diploma. After retirement many people start a home business. For example, I have some corner wooden shelves bought at a craft sale made by a retired gentleman who took up carpentry and loved it! So is there something you want to do? No matter the age, just get started! I can not draw well but  a few years ago, I bought a book on drawing for beginnings. I practice occasionally. I will not be a great artist but I have been learning the techniques, the discipline of drawing. It helps with my crafts! If I can do it, then so can you! What are you waiting for? Better late than never!