In less than two weeks I will be 74

This is a matter of amazement for me.

Older just keeps happening. I must have thought it would stop or at least pause, but no.

It’s like being on an old sliding board in some abandoned playground. It’s not smooth and it’s rusted, but with many a jolt and scary bump (is it finally breaking?), you shudder and startle and at last arrive at the bottom, and people swarm around you yelling, “Happy birthday!!!”

What, again?

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DrScissorhands

We could only wish we make it that far and still be around with your grace and positive outlook on life. Mom's nearly 80 and I am in complete awe over her life. She has endured so much, experienced so much joy, and helped built so much character in those whose lives she touched.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@DrScissorhands I used to be hurt when the young spoke disparagingly of the old. Now it’s ironic amusement that they don’t think they’re on the same playground.