To DB or not to DB, is it really a question?

[Shakspr]

Unusual GAL event this evening. Sat down to Whataburger with an 80 year old member of my church. He's the father of the pastor.

Talked a little about my sitch, but mostly about life. I told him I need men in my life who are actually men. My father is...not. My uncles are quirky or whatever. I need mentoring and perspective. He said he'd do what he could, but he figured he'd learn as much from me as anything.

We talked about everything. Life's an amazing thing if you just reach out for it - and seek positive people. His uncle was one of 8 officers that survived the destruction of the Arizona on Dec. 7, 1941. 50 died. That uncle raised him, mostly, as his father was in the merchant marine, both during and after WWII.

Anyway, you guys (and gals!) who are looking for a compass, if you know a senior who's got his/her head screwed on straight, reach out. You're never too old to learn from someone who's been there and done that.