Lucky Man

For some people, "Lucky Man" is the name of a song by either (depending on your age or musical interests) Emerson Lake and Palmer or The Verve. I like both songs. I was listening to The Verve's song and got to thinking about whether I am a 'Lucky Man." Considering that my children are healthy, intelligent and focused on living a life worth living, I am a lucky man. That my wife is a kind person and a wonderful caretaker of us all, again, I am a lucky man. I have a good job, am reasonably healthy and have had some success in running and other things. Yes, I am a lucky man.

But what about other people who aren't so lucky? I got to thinking about this during my Mother's recent fight with cancer. Writing and calling the Lance Armstrong Foundation did wonders for my confidence in helping my Mother. So, I'm doing what I can, financially and spreading the word for those people who aren't so lucky. let's not depend on the government or on other people to do something. Lets.....................................................Livestrong