I did laugh about the poster being 57 y/o.. I wish I could remember when I was that age. Wait..that'd be me, a year after I retired. I was having fun back then.
well, a thread about old folks, & I didn't comment ? Probably 'cause I'm getting old-er and missed it. I'm one who seems to have lasted past my end-date, & still hanging in there. Got medical issues like everyone ( almost everyone ?) past Medicare age seems to develop. I used to believe I wouldn't make it to 40 y /o
( & rode my m/c's like it would happen) but Wife, then our boys .slowed me down. I was in church looking around & remembered back when I was one of the youngest "adults" there..now I look around & I'm one of the oldest. I'd like to believe that If I knew I'd be around this long , I'd have taken better care of myself..but realize, that's not true, I'd still do the same stuff I did.. maybe appreciate the fun I was having more.
I do count my blessings & recognize how much grace I've received, remembering those I know that are no longer here, or have much worse medical conditions that they must deal with daily. This has been a hotter, more humid summer than I remember having..as such, I've been "shut-in" our house, thankful we have working a/c, but missing being able to visit the outdoor range, ride my m/c's, or do much more than yard work, when I can be outdoors.
Look around you & I'll bet you know someone that is struggling with greater issues than you are. Then, Pray for them.