The top dog is starting to lose his edge. I walk by a yard that has three frisky and noisy dogs and one of them is obviously the top dog. Think of an Alaskan husky. He likes to bark and he makes sure that the other dogs stay away from his spot in the fence. One dog which is obviously younger and has aspirations he keeps well down the hill. The other which is older he will occasionally allow a spot to look through the grates.
I noticed that he’s starting to lose it though. The younger dog is creeping up closer. Younger dog is bigger. The younger dog might be faster and stronger. But the top dog is still the top dog. He has a position because of attitude and confidence.
I guess that should be a lesson for us as we go through life. It isn’t how big we are on the outside but the size of the character on the inside. Attitude is key at any age.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Opus 2025-222: On the Street: Losing His Edge
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Amen! The older person is that way for a good reason.
ReplyDeleteI guess it is one of the compensations of old age.
DeleteGrace and peace