I have mentioned before in my writings that I have three grandsons the same age, called our triplets. They will be out of high school for a year this next month. One is in college, one works on the farm, and the other may begin college next semester. Sometimes as I sit and ponder the situation that each of them faces right now at the age of nineteen, I feel sympathy and compassion for their lot in life at this time and place. Not only my grandsons but other kids this age, I see much indecision and hesitancy as they struggle to discover and make certain on their life’s calling. The one in college is taking classes that could render him the education to go one of several ways in time because of right now he is uncertain.
The one thinking about college is floundering right now as his vocation decision holds much anxiety and unease. That being the case he too will consider a schooling of diversification until he can decide his passion.
The youngest of the triplets has “hired on” as his Pawpaw’s apprentice in the cattle and farming industry. I understand that college is not right for some, and this is one of the “some”, even though I would love to see college in his future.
When I was growing up, I realized from the onset of my high school years that I would not be afforded the choice of college as my folks could not afford further schooling for my siblings or for me. Each of us began working at an early age out of necessity and that work carried us from one part time job situation to another and to finally our life’s calling. I don’t remember it being a difficult decision for me to make as to what I would do in life. I was instructed and tutored by people in the industry of office procedures so that I always had a fairly good job and made a decent salary “back in the day”. My husband also, went to work at the age of sixteen for Sunflower as a bag boy and stayed with them so his life’s calling was that of retail grocery. No problem in his decision.
Very few of my grandson’s friends worked many hours while in high school and were waiting to graduate and go to a chosen college while some went into trade schooling as plumbers, electricians, welders, linemen, or other blue-collar jobs and as of now, high paying jobs. College is not for everyone.
We have tried not to give too much advice as to what life’s choice they should pursue as each of them are so different and unique persons. It may take a few starts and stops, on and offs, and detours but I feel certain that they will eventually find their niche in life and wonder why all this indecision was so difficult. In the meantime, their Meme will eagerly watch as they play trial and error for a few more years.
We have several cabbage plants that are close to being mature. This is a recipe for cabbage that goes well with fish. Very fresh and tangy. For those who don’t like sweet cabbage salad.
2 T. fresh lemon juice, 2 T. olive oil, ½ T. Dijon mustard, 1 shredded medium head of cabbage, salt to taste, 2 T. finely chopped mint leaves (I keep mint growing right outside my back door it’s good in so many things.). Mix lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Chop the cabbage and the mint and add to the dressing.
