1. Always knew where food and shelter were, every single day. 2. Incredible luck in the health department. No serious illness, broken bones, chronic pain, or major mental or physical disability. 3. Born to two loving parents that balanced each other and co-parented 4. Never the victim of serious crime, or theft. 5. Always had a job available so the dignity of work was never in question. 6. Always enjoyed political and personal freedom. Never worried about a punitive or vindictive agent of govt, police or justice exploiting his power or authority. 7. There was always beauty - either Nature's bounty or man's creation. There was greenery, flora, wildlife, sunlight, clouds, water, and there was music, song, art, literature, films, comedy. In 62 years, there was always someone, who I knew, really knew loved me, every single 24 hours I have drawn breath. I know this cannot last much longer but still - Wow!
