Age....
When I feel old at 76 I think of people like this:
On the UFO and oddities show Coast to Coast am, they have a regular guest who is a speaker and exercise book author Elaine LaLanne, age 97. She is the widow of TV exercise pioneer Jack LaLanne.
“ a vivacious motivational public speaker, known and loved by thousands for her warmth, and spontaneity, and personal inspiration to others toward a greater joy of living. Even at 97, her appearances are vital, dynamic and life changing to people of all ages. She stimulates, motivates, and educates.”
Ladies like that are great. Mom, at 99, also is in great shape — relatively for her age. HATES missing church or Senior Citizens luncheons. HATES democrats, and will tell them so to their faces. An inspiration to all of her nieces, nephews, and friends. Still plays piano for church on Sundays.