The Wall Street Journal’s obituary writer reflects.

I have known this since I was 13 or so. It has made everything easy for me. Hopefully easier for anyone who knows me as well.

Our lives are stories, some short, some long, some twisted, some boring. But when you realize how short life really is, and if you wait to long to accept, modify and march in the direction of how you want your story told, it just may be too late to have a great story of a life well lived.

There are some that does not think any of this matters, they believe in a more pragmatic way of thinking, birth, “life” and death.. I won’t be there, so meh ..

Others have religion – good for them. I ask that you go with the forgiving, kind and generous religions, do not go with the righteous, almighty and powerful religions, something isn’t kosher there. (that’s funny)

I write the Howard Theories for me and for anyone and everyone who likes to be amused and wish for everyone to have their own theories, start writing them down, living them and just wait until you see the results.

Your life will be more full, more fun and simply good.