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Don’t Rest on Your
Laurels
By
Reno Litterio |
Laurel: an
evergreen tree or shrub, native to S. Europe. The foliage of
this tree, when woven into wreaths was used by the ancient
Greeks to crown victors in contests. To crown with laurel
someone’s achievements.
As we celebrate and come into our new year 2008, we look
back and count or examine our accomplishments. So, at this
cross road of life, we must not sit on our laurels, where is
your sense of adventure, a sense of doing something more
than you have ever done before? Choose a secret longing that
you have always wanted to try and put your mind to it,
stretch your imagination, nothing can stop you.
Parachute out of a plane and free fall into space with a
professional instructor that will jump with you. Can you
imagine what that must feel like? You will never know until
you experience it for yourself. The moments that take your
breath away, that’s living.
Take a hot air balloon ride and see the world from a
different perspective. There’s nothing like floating across
the terrain, pastures and woodland without a sound, except
when they have to replenish the hot air. Do this during the
fall when the hues and colors are at their peak and float
down in the splendor of colorful sunset. You can also take a
ride in a glider, an engine-less airplane flown by being
manipulated into air currents that keep it aloft. Glider
rides are available with an experienced pilot near Boston.
Start writing your personal biographical story, it’s never
too late. Everyone has a story to tell, memories eventually
fade, and you need to activate your memory tape now.
Plan a trip of a lifetime. Did you ever think of sailing
around the world on The Queen Mary 2? Cruises of 80 or 180
days, no matter the extent of your cruise, dates are listed
on the web page. You will experience a high standard of
excellence, a floating palace where the pleasures are
unmatched. You never know what famous personalities you’ll
encounter strolling the decks. Seniors 50+ receive special
rates. Check it out!
Have you ever thought of putting together a family tree?
Maybe it’s time for you to dig into your family past. Gino
Sacchetti grew up in South Quincy with his 8 siblings,
served in World War II and married Ethel (O’Neil) Sacchetti
in 1941. After studying architectural interior design, he
formed his own company, GINO SACCHETTI & ASSOC., Inc. During
his thriving business, Gino began researching his family
lineage in his spare time. With the help of his brother
Aurrelio, who traveled back to their parents, Vincenzo and
Antonia (Marini) Sacchetti, home town San Donato – Province
of Frosinone Italy, to research the municipality archives.
Orfeo, Gino’s second brother, also was involved in the
family tree project. Eventually the finished framed chart
70”x50” shows other families that are related to the
Sacchetti, DiBona, Marini, Colletti, Gatti, Salvucci and
O’Neil, over 400 names that live in Massachusetts, across
the states and in Europe. The chart took more than seven
years to complete. Gino, congratulations, well done.
Gino, you sit in a soft chair, not on your Laurels! WHAT IS
YOUR NEXT BIG PROJECT?
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About The Author
Reno J. Litterio is the cofounder of the Ward 4 Senior
Citizens Social Group in Quincy in 1992 and is now Chairman
and Director of the group. You can reach Mr. Litterio at
renowarior@ aol.com.
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