as we’re headin’ into the last week of the year a lot of thought seems to get into either thinkin’ about the “year that’s been” or the “resolutions to come” … and, don’t get me wrong, the past definitely teaches us a LOT of things (and has TREASURED memories!) and the future holds SO MUCH potential and wonder that this ole guy can only imagine!, but, the PRESENT is, well, a GIFT from GOD … and, honestly, how much time to we really spend on our daily journey embracing the joy of that gift ??? … looking at the ducks, the smiles, the butterflies … listening to the laughter, the jokes, the stories … smelling the flowers, the fresh air, and, yes, David G Oakley, the BACON !!! … oh … there are also alligators’ out there with the ducks, tears with the laughs, and dirty diapers with the flowers, but, that’s all part of life and, it’s up to US to decide what to celebrate along the way … if you can take a bit of advice from this guy who’s been around the sun a few times, i can guarantee you that the past has a lot more GREAT stories and treasured memories when you do take the time to embrace the joy of each day as it happens, and, believe it or not, doing so also tends to lead you to a better tomorrow as well … speaking of a better tomorrow … i truly hope yours is at LEAST HALF as GREAT as YOU are !!!! #livefortoday