Always a nagging fear.

One has to personally reach age 82. To understand what it’s like. Certainly, it’s not the same for everyone. But one thing’s for sure. It’s not the same as being 42. But it ain’t all bad. Rather, a mixed bag. I’d like to be 42 again. And know what I know now. That’s a plus. Knowing more. But physical decline sets in. No doubt about it. No more 7-minute miles. Inconveniences. Such as an enlarged prostate. Requiring frequent bathroom visits. More aches and pains. Less stamina. Fortunately, my mind is still intact. But hey, statistics show that half of those that reach their mid-80s, have some degree of dementia. Yes, always a nagging fear. But hey, I’ll take having survived this long. Better than the alternative. --Jim Broede