Why??

I am pondering - why?

For example, why am I, today, in my late 30s? This does not seem fair to me. I remember being much younger and more active, able to stay up later, able to do more. And I could have sworn it was recently. And yet, suddenly, I find myself 36 years old, with no idea of how I got there. I will not take well to 40; I can see it now.

This aging issue is, of course, somewhat eased by the fact that I still periodically get ID'd - usually at the Fringe beer tents. Silliness, I say - I may not look 36, but I certainly do not look 17 either. Still, it is flattering when it happens. It is rarer and rarer these days, mind you. Sigh! I have always looked younger than my years. I remember when being told that I look younger than my years was insulting; how perspectives change.

In any event, having another birthday is far better than any other option that I can see. But nonetheless, I am not particularly impressed with aging.

I refuse to age gracefully! And to that end, I have decided that, from this point forward, I will age in reverse. Next year, I look forward to turning 35. Again.

Yes yes.

55+

Judging from the poor response to my entry about my Lifestyles 55+ magazine, it appears I have very few friends. Whoever will I take to Smitty's with my seniors coupons? And to whom will I give my second free package of Ben Gay? I hobbled all the way to the drugstore to get it. Young whippersnapper behind the counter was no help. I shook my cane at him.

(Sidebar - the following comments were received:)

from human_loser: "sorry, dude, I just don't talk to old people. You guys freak me out."


response from H to loser: "I shake my cane at you."

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from va1kyrie: "I understand that your short-term memory is failing, but I responded to your seniority. Mockingly, I admit, but I did respond. I guess I'm the one who gets treated to Smitty's. Hooray!"


response from H to va1kyrie: "You are correct. Smitty's it is. (You may also have the free Ben Gay. And a cane to shake - unless you prefer a walker; I have both.)"

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from dottie_parker: "Personally, I prefer an electric scooter. Easier to run people over."

So when do I get to retire?

Today, at long last, I received in the mail my summer edition of my Lifestyles 55+ magazine. (I received my spring edition some time ago, but it's horribly out of date now.) The magazine contains all sorts of useful tidbits, such as ways to use my CPP payments and retirement communities where I may live so as to still be near my grandchildren. All of this is particularly useful when you consider that I turned 37 this year and have a newborn son. I highly doubt J will be giving me any grandchildren for at least a couple of years yet. (I dearly hope not, in any event.)

How did I end up on this mailing list anyway? Whose idea of a sick joke is that?

(Sidebar - The following comments were received:)

from va1kyrie: "We're on our way to "Freedom 45." That's when our house will be paid off. (me dancing a little jig)")