Mom always said to watch and see how fast the years go by at 35. I told her I'd read more books to slow it down. Nope. You just read faster to keep up. Life after VF: 4 years at OSU. Pilot's License in'71. A year in USAF pilot training at Columbus MS. 3 years in the Philippines, 2 years in Germany, hired by American Airlines to NYC in '79, furloughed at the end of '80, another 4 years with the USAF at Andrews AFB, recalled from furlough and back to AAL in '84, based in Washington DC and Miami, mandatory retirement in 2015. 50 years did go by fast. Time for new goals and firsts and different events. Take advantage of new experiences. Positive past memories through reunion. That "being a bum" goal seems to be coming to fruition though.