Bob from Iowa wrote to me about his recent trip. “One of the high points, no pun intended, was hiking above 13,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park. No trees up there – just lots of lichen covered rocks and shrubs. I was kinda proud that my 65 year old body and damaged heart held up. On the other hand, had I croaked, I can’t think of a better place to check out.”
Which reminded me of the Sitting Bull quote: “It’s a great day to die, and it’s a great day to fight for our way of life. It’s a great day to die, and it’s a great day to defend this gift of land from the Great Spirit!”
After I read that quote the first time, I began to say to my wife while relaxing on vacation with our kids at Lake Superior, “Ahhhhh, this is a perfect day. All the good things in my life are here. A great day to die.” Eventually, she asked me to knock it off since it gave her the creeps. But I still think it’s a helpful attitude to have, creepy or not.