By Edward M. Bury, APR, MA (aka The PRDude)
Celebrate what, you may ask? Well, it was a birthday. A major one according to the calendar. But a birthday.
Rather than stay around Chicago or head north to some town in Wisconsin, we decided on a different location, one that was close to Chicago and one we had not visited before. Therefore, we booked a room at a resort just outside of Starved Rock State Park, a truly wonderful place less than 100 miles away.
While there, Susan and I hiked trails, climbed steps, took in majestic views of the Illinois River, enjoyed some good food and drink, and basically relaxed. The park had lots of visitors during our visits, and we heard a wide range of languages spoken, testimony to the popularity of this great natural space. And, the cost is free!
During the quiet times, I was able to contemplate about how I got this far in life and to reflect on my journey so far. Rather than get too deep, here are a few bullet points.
- All of us have a day that lasts 24 hours. Not to diminish my recent birthday, but I try to find positivity every day and offer thanks for remaining in good health.
- At this stage of my life, there are times when I’m clearly the oldest person in the room. Hey, that ain’t so bad.
- I’ve been a “senior citizen” for a few years now. So, am I on my way to becoming a “senior- senior citizen?”
- As I keep up to date on the public relations profession, I wonder how strategies and tactics will evolve due to technology, economic factors, politics and other factors.
- Will I need to get a tattoo to remain “contemporary?”
- Given the seemingly hourly “breaking news” originating from the nation’s capital, will any specific actions by the person in charge have a major impact on me and fellow human beings during the 12 months leading to my next birthday?
Yes, that last one was serious. So, okay, I’ll end here. Please enjoy these images.
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