A slight wear and tear.

I suspect we are all handicapped. To one degree or another. But many of us find ways to overcome our handicaps. For instance, I'm 77. Considered relatively old. I don't necessarily feel old. But I can't perform some physical feats that used to come easy. I probably can't run a 7-minute mile any more. Though I'm not even inclined to try it. Might strain a muscle. Or even collapse. Instead, I settle for riding a bike for 30 miles. Or walking for 11 miles. At a clip of 14 minutes per mile. Which I did today. Doing what I can. Within my limits.  Slower than I used to. Now my goal is endurance over speed. Makes me feel sort of free of handicaps.  Even though, I feel a slight wear and tear of age. --Jim Broede