My boss turned 67 in August and just sent his youngest to college last month. He married his second wife when he was in his mid-40s and she was in her mid-30s. The second of their two children was a bit of a surprise. On some level, I think that child has kept him more active than he might have otherwise been, but on another, I think the stress of dealing with a teenager when he might have otherwise been an empty nester has taken a toll on him.
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher