Check It Out: How Long Will I Live?

New research is finding some clues to longevity. Well…not a recipe, exactly; but characteristics associated with living to 100.

How do I stack up? Let’s see…

Clue #1: How many oldsters are there in your family?

·      I don’t know; they’re all dead. (In fairness, many of them were in their 90’s)

Clue #2:  How fast and how far can you walk?

·      Depends who’s chasing me.

           Clue 3: Do you have a lot of people in your life?

·      Do bill collectors count?

Clue 4:  Are you a woman?

·      Hang on, let me check.

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The Whole Book....in a picture

When he pointed the gun at my head, I knew it was over; and I remembered my father telling me, so long ago, "It's a jungle out there. Be careful."

Old Wisdom May Not Be So Wise....

What happens when an old fart/fartette falls on the sidewalk?

• broken hip
• some punk steals her purse
• everyone gasps in shock
• it's ambulance time

What REALLY happens when an old fart/fartette falls on the sidewalk?

• Purple prose 
• she hits the punk in a delicate place, easily reachable from below, and steals his wallet
• everyone gasps in shock (at her behavior)
• she gets up and wanders off, rudely rubbing her behind in public

That's right folks, we're not as delicate as we look. According to Kay Van Norman, aging and wellness consultant, research over the last 20 years confirms that frailty need not happen, so long as one does some strength training. The Proof: