The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.’
- Proverbs 20:29
and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
- Ephesians 5:27
The New Boilerplate
My wife filled a small book with “Angel” on the cover. It was hidden with a box of crafting things. On 18 July 2025, I thought I had posted the last of these. But this little angel book held a prayer, followed by 71 quotes. So, the “with a little help” series is back in business for a while. And it will be fun for me. She did not attribute any of the quotes. The first quote was from James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the USA. The next one was disputed, with some thinking it originated with Teddy Roosevelt and others saying Fred Astaire. After the prayer, these might be on the lighter side.
Her quote
“I enjoy my wrinkles and regard them as badges of distinction – I’ve worked hard for them!”
- Maggie Kuhn
The Discussion
Margaret Eliza “Maggie” Kuhn (1905-1995) was the founder of the Gray Panthers. She suddenly became a human rights activist when she was forced to retire at the “mandatory retirement age of 65.” She got the laws changed so that people who wanted to keep working could do so.
While I no longer draw in a paycheck, I am not retired.
By the time this comes out, I will have published over one million words this year. This will be the fifth year in a row over one million words. Sure, I quote a lot of stuff, but my fictional stories are some of my wordiest each week.
But then again, I feel a calling to write this stuff.
There are a lot of people young and old who might not get around as easily as others. But if God gives us the calling, He will give us the strength to keep going.
Maggie Kuhn fought for those who wanted to keep working to not be forced out due to some arbitrarily set date. And I would like to add to that. These workers should be respected and honored for their dedication.
Leisure time is a devilish trap. You find yourself playing puzzle games on your phone to keep your mind sharp, while every bone in your body is finding its sweet spot in the comfy chair.
Beware, the comfy chair has been known to trap the owner and never let them go.
Soli Deo Gloria. Only to God be the Glory
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