Hard Bodies

"Hard bodies are better with soft hearts." 

 

(Happy Musings is a newspaper feature syndicated by King Features that I create each day to remind us all that “Life is wonderful!”  I offer it here to brighten your day.  Please share it with your friends.)

                            

I just played in a national senior tennis tournament this last weekend at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club.  The divisions went from the 40’s age group through the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 100’s.  There were 4 competitors in the women’s 100’s doubles.  I don’t think anyone in that age group played singles. 

 

It was fascinating to observe these athletes of all ages, still trying hard in many ways, not only to win a match or championship, but to just stay in shape.  It was truly heart-warming to see so many happy faces and fit bodies. 

 

I had not played a senior event in many years and only entered this tournament because it was local and a friend wanted to compete.  We agreed to be cannon fodder for the better players in the draw.  But it was really fun.  It showed me how out of shape I was and how important it is stay in shape, no matter what age.  For the last few years I have done little physically except cart art supplies from one location to the next.   My heart is in the right place, now I have to get my body there!

 

Let me know if you have any thoughts on this Musing.  Thanks.  

 

Smiles,

 

Sally

 

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