If your are sixty-five and older then this column is for you. You have a right to be childlike although some may call you old. After reading this column you would be inducted in The Society of Childlike Grown-Ups and is hereby and forever entitled to: walk in the rain, jump in mud puddles, collect rainbows, smell the lowers, blow bubbles, stop along the way, build sandcastles, watch the moon &stars come out, stay hello to everyone, go barefoot, go on adventures, sing in the shower, have a merry heart, read children’s books, act silly, take bubble baths, get new sneakers, hold hands and hug and kiss, dance, fly kites, laugh and cry for the health of it, wonder around, feel scared, feel sad, feel mad, feel happy, stop worrying so much, stay innocent, say yes, say no, say the magic words, say ouch when it hurts, ask lots of questions, ride bicycles, color outside the lines, see things differently, fall down and get up again, talk with animals look at of the sky., trust the universe, stay up late, climb trees, take naps, do nothing, daydream, play all kinds of music, play with toys, play under the covers, have pillow fights, learn new stuff, get excited about everything, be a clown, enjoy having a body, fund out how things work, make up new rules, tell stories, save the world, make friends with the other kids on the block, and do anything else that brings mor e happiness, celebration relaxation, understanding, health, joy, creativity, pleasure, abundance, grace, freedom, self-esteem, trust, love, courage, balance, spontaneity, passion, beauty peace, and life energy, to the above name member and to other humans and beings on this planet.

Let us respect, love, and care for our senior citizens. Let them know that old age does not mean a dull, sickly, weak, and cold life. Help them to become members of the Society of Childlike Grown-Ups.