LFS: The Storyteller

©2014 by LeeZard How to write about turning 67 without sounding sappy and/or maudlin? I’ll take a stab at it because, for one thing, I can’t believe it! People tell me I don’t look 67. I sure as hell don’t feel it, think it or even act it – although I do let my inner adult out when I need it. I was 33 when my Dad was 67 and he seemed really old. I look at pictures of Dad around that age and he still looks older than I do today. That alone is amazing; many of you know the hard life I led for many years. I like to tell people a lot of bets were out that I’d never make it to 65. But, here I am. A dear departed friend of mine – the venerable Jim Moss, who died at 90 – used to say in his later years, “At my age, it’s good to be anywhere,” when people asked how he was doing. Even at a relatively young 67 I now get that. I call my life a miracle for many reasons. First and foremost is my 16-years of sobriety. As I’ve said so many times, if I could do it after 33-year

©2014 By LeeZard FLASH!!! In a recent interview with AARP Magazine , Bruce Springsteen revealed that he is reworking the lyrics of some of his classic songs to reflect his aging and that of his fans. LeeZard has gained exclusive access to these lyrics (and the cover art!) with no permission to publish brief snippets. Leezard has also learned the new songs will be released this summer on a new album entitled “Greetings From a Nursing Home in Asbury Park, New Jersey.” Here we go!   Cataract Ranch Cataract, cataract Blurry and dark, things are going black, Open up my eyes, trying to see more Oh my god they’re tearing, I feel like a dinosaur. Pee All Night When I lost my prostate honey sometimes I think I lost my guts too And I wish God would send me a libido, send me something I thought I’d never lose  Lying in the heat of the night like we never made love all our lives I get shivers down my spine and all I wanna do is keep myself dry. I s