I turned 80 on February 10th , and for the first time in my life, acknowledged being old to myself. I’ve finally made it, I am an old man. Never thought I’d get here.

Terrell Kaucher is The-Idea-Man.org

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Feb 13, 2024

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Ernest Hemingway described his own life with “Santiago” being himself in this novel “The Old Man and The Sea”. Knowing he had the love of the young boy “Manolin” as a faithful friend who would care for him. In return he would teach him the valuable lesson of perseverance in life struggles. He symbolizes the hardships we all face, as we journey through life.

My story is nothing so consequential as the catching of a giant marlin and its loss to the sharks. My Manolin, is my friend and caretaker, Khone. Her compassion and unwavering care for me is something every old person needs at this point in their life. She is my companion who feels nothing but love, devotion and the duty of…