JustOlder

Those Tell-tale Signs of "Maturity"

As an adolescent, I watched older people carry on intense discussions with themselves, and it always struck me as odd. I had no idea it was because, as people age, they realize they are the only ones who truly understand what they are saying and/or are the only ones who will actually bother to listen.  So if no one is within earshot, who cares?  It doesn't matter.  Just keep talking.

I assumed the phenomenon was a condition you somehow "caught," but could probably avoid, if you were careful enough. These days I know better. As I was saying to myself only yesterday, age sneaks up on you and twists everything around before you realize you’ve been had.

Having a Fit about Getting Fit

With some prodding from my husband, I have joined that special bunch of Boomers that is desperately trying to resist the aging process. Unfortunately, trying not to go downhill is an uphill battle. Every bit of me wants to plop comfortably onto the sofa and let my body parts settle into a gelatinous puddle. However, since I don’t like the prospect of looking ninety when I’m ninety, I’ve embarked on a new lifestyle. What a trauma.