A certain amount of arthritis is a constant companion, though not a welcome one. Hormones are the fountain of youth, the giver of smooth, elastic skin, the keeper of femininity, you know. It is not the loss of the ability to procreate that seems so dreadful. God knows, I ve given my share to the population explosion already. It s just that these creeping wrinkles must belong to someone else.
Old age is something that happens to other people.
I ve accumulated more possessions than I will ever use, and wonder why I ever wanted all this stuff anyhow. It is just that I used to be able to go shopping without becoming tired. Now my knees hurt and I want to go to the restroom. I believe I can hold back age a while longer with enough pills and makeup. I m still almost positive that old age is something that happens to other people.