Steve Morgan:
CLASS OF 1962
Austin High SchoolClass of 1962
Chicago, IL
Steve's Story
Life
As I near the end of the line I realize that I spent too much time on the wrong things,made too many wrong decisions and never really gave myself the chance to do the things I should have.Never let your heart overrule your mind except in matters of love,as Spock might have said"Logic is the answer,not emotion"As I near retirement I know that I have always been a very private person even with my children( 3 )who might be surprised at dear old dad's exploits.This has caused me to perhaps not develop relationships that may have been long-lasting.I often wonder if I had taken more time for myself instead of family if my life would have been much different. Oh well,I can't dwell on the past when I have so much future left to spend with my wife of 41 years & my 6 wonderful grandchildren each of whom are growing into their own unique persons. Whenever I learn how I will post a photo album.As Captain Jean Luc Picard once said "No good byes only good memories"
As I near Medicare I know my time here is shorter and I'm learning to appreciate more & more the good things in my life, 3 great kids(who still don't always understand Dad),6 grandchildren, 2 daughters-in-law who constantly wonder if I'm crazy and a son-in-law who could rip me apart if he so chose(he's a competing body builder), They are all good people & I'm lucky to have them in my l...Expand for more
ife.
I made a solo driving trip in September to see 4 of our National parks (before WTTW had the Ken Burns documentaries)and although the three parks (Arches,Zion & Bryce Canyon) I saw in Utah were each beautiful none could compare to the GRAND CANYON.
I took a float trip on the Colorado River and saw the canyon from both the North & South Rims.Although it's only 10 miles straight across as the crow flies it's a 4 hour drive to go rim to rim (216 miles).The beauty of the South Rim is so great that it takes at least 2 days to really enjoy it,longer if you are hiking.
Seeing the Grand Canyon was to me a religous experience,you can't see it and not wonder how anybody or thing could have created such a masterpiece.
It has taken me awhile to relive and hopefully understand why I was given the opportunity to make such a trip.In 42 years of married life I had never taken a trip without my wife let alone driving solo(4978 miles in 17 days).I never made any hotel reservations or scheduled any side trips instead relying on the fickle finger of fate to determine where I slept and what I got to see.Everyone should make a trip to the Grand Canyon once in their life (not necessarily the way I did it)and Enjoy what GOD has given us.
Old age means you sometimes ramble on and on,and I realize I have done that so I'll say goodnight for now. 01/01/2010
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