Star Date: 06.04.25
It’s hard to believe, but I’m now just one month away from a significant calendar flip—my 65th birthday.
The folks over at Uncle Sam’s desk decided that the official retirement age for my generation should be bumped to 67, in hopes of keeping Social Security afloat. As for me? I’m pushing the line even further—choosing to wait five more years, one month, and one day from today.
Why so specific? I have this crazy idea that I want to celebrate my 70th birthday with my day-job teammates. Since our workplace will be officially closed on my actual birthday, I’ve decided I’ll swing by on star date 07.05.30—just for a small slice of birthday cake and, most likely, a big slice of gratitude. If my future self is still thriving, my theory is this is because I went against the grain and limited my sugar intake.
Some might wonder why I’m thinking this far ahead.
The truth? It’s all about how fast time seems to be moving these days. The older I get, the more the years feel like they’re picking up speed. Blink, and another season has passed.
I’ve come to see these next five years as transition years—a bridge between what has been and what’s still to come. But there’s one part of my life I hope won’t change: my writing. I pray I’ll continue to tell stories, capture moments, and share the good Jesus is doing in my life—wherever I may be.
Speaking of transitions, I’m getting excited about adopting Lucy in just a couple of months. She’ll be our vacation home on wheels. I’ve been learning, little by little, what it takes to build her out in my spare time. The dream is becoming clearer each day.
Stay tuned—this is going to be another great adventure.
“Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.”
—Psalm 92:14
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