Tom Carnicelli

When I was working, I used To leave home just before sunrise. We live right by the ocean, andThe sky at that moment is amazing: Bright orange rising from the horizon, Banks of purple clouds. I always wishedI could sit for a while and look at it.Now that I'm retired, I do.- from "Seven Years Later"

TURNING EIGHTY"I can't believe it," she said, "You can't possibly be eighty." She seemed truly shocked. Most people seem surprised (Or so they say) when they find out How old I am, and I take Their reactions as compliments.It's great when people tell you You don't look your age. The only problem is that you are Your age.