Once upon a time, your correspondent was known as 'Fast Freddie.' He hated to use his brakes. Fortunately, he survived the excesses of his gunghoness. This was not a forgone conclusion! Slowing down in life and smelling the flowers may seem to be the antithesis of what you identify with. However, as we mature, some of us actually begin to question just who and what we are about. Identifying wit...