Spencerism #29: Observations from the Second Half of a Century

Spencerisms

As a kid I vividly remember my Dad turning 40. I was sad because I figured he was so old that I had to make every moment with him count – because these were his last days! (Spoiler alert: He is in his 80’s and doing great.)

Now that I’m in the second half of a century, I’ve got a few observations that are new to me:

  1. Finding hair on the back of my ears.
  2. It’s an adventure to put on socks and shoes.
  3. Hair is getting “lighter.”
  4. 50% chance I call my kids the right name.
  5. I have a PhD in supplements.
  6. Shakes are for breakfast not dessert.
  7. What did you say?
  8. Going on walks by choice.
  9. Stretching is non negotiable.
  10. Buying Advil in bulk.
  11. “Cheaters” are helpful.
  12. Awake at 5am.
  13. Groaning is my second language.

What did I miss?

Gratefully,
Spence (September 2024)

One day back in 2022, Spencer said in a staff meeting, “I want to think of a way to make billing a little nicer for our clients. Nobody likes to open a bill, especially for architectural services.” And thus, Spencerisms were born. That’s an internal name we initially gave these short notes Spencer writes to our clients each month, if they receive a bill. The name stuck, only because we couldn’t think of anything else that fit. We hope you’ll enjoy these bits of encouragement (or simple thoughts) Spencer shares each month.