Death is not a topic of everyday conversation, though it is inevitable. As a music fan of the '60s and '70s, death has struck us rock fans hard so far in 2016. Two rock heavyweights have left us: David Bowie died Jan. 10 and Glenn Frey died Jan. 18. Two other lesser known musicians, Mic Gillette of Tower of Power and Dale Griffin of Mott the Hoople, both died on Jan. 17. And in December, Natalie Cole and Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, died.

Except for Kilmister, who was 70, the rest of these people were in there 60s.

I bring this up because I will turn 60 later this year. How did this happen?

Having just finished one of Stephen King's newest novels, "Finders Keepers," there was a line he wrote about one of the characters which really struck a chord with me. He wrote that the character was 59 and "on the doorstep to old age."

Wow. Have I really reached "old age?" My mind doesn't feel it, though my body sometimes tells me that I am not 25 or 35 any more. I can't throw a ball like I used to. I was a sprinter in high school and I am sure my time in the 100-yard dash would be at least triple of what it was when I was 18. Although my body is slowing down, I have been healthy for 59 years and I am thankful for that.

Aging is scary, especially when people your age are dying off.

But enjoying what life brings to you while you're "still on the doorstep" is key to being happy as the life clock ticks away. I love being a grandfather. I love seeing my six siblings and my Dad -- though it is not often enough. I love being married to the same woman for nearly 34 years. My son and daughter have made me proud and have provided much joy and great memories. I have truly enjoyed being with this newspaper for almost 30 years and I will continue to enjoy all the good things in life.

As the saying goes, enjoy each day to the fullest because there may be no tomorrow.

It's time to slide the "Eagles Greatest Hits" into the CD player.