Quietly working, listening to the radio with "highschool hits", then the announcer states, "hard to believe that was 25 years ago", I am like... What! I was in highschool 25 years ago, I am NOT that old? Umm, guess I am... Then the daughter is watching something on TV, turns to me (I am sure we have all had this happen), "mum, was he really big when you were a kid?"... Hello, l am 37, I think the famous jazz musician she was referring to, may have been dead before I was even born. We then had a client come visit the next morning, surprised that the retirement village he was inspecting, could have accommodated him at the ripe old age (again, NOT) of 55...

This all got me thinking about AGE! How old are people really? Should you dress or behave a particular way just because of your birthdate? Worse, do many people act in a certain manner because they 'think' they should, because it is more befitting for their age. I don't know about you, but that old saying my grandma used to trot out at the odd wedding, "fancy her, mutton dressed up as lamb" terrifies me, I would hate to think I am cruising through the supermarket & someone is whispering that about me? But? should I care? Should my dad get a pension travel card, just because he is eligible, and do maybe the "trappings" of age make you feel older, when really, if your body & mind are good, why should you be "made" to feel old?

My Challenge to everyone this issue is to forget about your age, don't let it hinder you, or be a major factor in your decisions, but to Appreciate how "Experienced" you are and how your life is better for it!

Best Regards, Noely, Community Site Co-ordinator