Ruminations of an Old Codger

I have been fortunate to have a long life that, although hard at times, has been good, productive, and adventurous. When my children asked me to do an autobiography, I had misgivings about such a difficult and comprehensive project. So I consulted my good friend, confidante, and mentor, Mr. Wiggins, and this is what he advised:

"Don’t even try it! Your life’s valleys and mountains are too many; they are too deep to explain or document with the clarity and literary expertise such a massive effort deserves. Don’t try to put the work into a particular genre. Instead, do your best to remember the results of your experiences and record some humor, some important thoughts-good or bad-some wisdom, and perhaps some practical lessons you gleaned from your experiences. Be at ease with yourself! Let your mind walk through your remembrances gently and with compassion as you share some worthwhile, perhaps inspirational, aspects of your eventful journey to longevity. You could title the work:

'Ruminations of an Old Codger'"