Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Things may always seem the same to the perception of a eight year old, but things do change. I'll always remember the 'self awareness' I reached at a very young age about life. I remember my sister asking my grandmother about what it was like to be in her sixties. My beloved grandmother responded that she only felt older when she looked in the mirror, that in her mind she was still in her twenties. I'm just into my fifties, and I have been stuck in the mind set that I'm twentytwo forrever. I'm blessed that my elders on both sideds of my family lived to 98 or 99 years old, except when something outside didn't interefere. So I think I'm fortunate, but I can see I need to work out more. Oh well.
Originally Posted By Ursula Wasn't Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies portrayed at 49? Meaning, her character was supposedly 49 years old. I think how we view age has changed. Forty is the new 30, etc. Plus, we have Viagra!
Originally Posted By iamsally >>>I look at the world through the back side of my eyes.<<< I like that. My parents climbed Mt. Timpanogas (a very steep climb) and then hiked through caves in 1999. They were 72 and 74. Very healthy and strong (I was puffing more than them.) By Sept. 2000 my father was dead fron pancreatic cancer. >>>I know (or should I say knew) far too many people who appeared to be perfectly healthy who suddenly dropped dead in their 40's.<<< We have lost several friends and family members in that age range. My oldest sister was 45 which is 9 years younger than I am now. Makes me stop and think and try to make the best of my health and remaining years. My grandma lived to 107 and was quite healthy til about 103 so I am hoping for a long life but there certainly are no guarantees. As for presidents; I personally like them from late forties to mid sixties. And yes, they certainly do age in office. Especially if they serve 8 years. It is not a job I would want.
Originally Posted By jdub <<...overall, 72 is pretty much elderly.>> Absolutely, it is, no matter in what health. And while agreeing with that statement, I am not saying anything at all about Senator McCain's ability to operate as President at that age, or at 80. >>I say, thank God for hair dye. If it wasn't for hair dye I would be looking a lot older.<< I guess the talented can pull it off, but when I see an aged, bleached-out face with JET BLACK dye? ADDS years.
Originally Posted By jdub >> Elly Mae was considered an old maid at 15.<< And she looked like she was 'bout 30!
Originally Posted By JohnS1 I thought Elly Mae looked more like a 36...oh wait, you're talking age, aren't you?
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost No matter which way you look at it...she sure didn't age well! She is a sad story of a beautiful woman that could be considered a "one trick pony". She did that character because she WAS that character. Anyone that has seen her in recent pictures will see that she is stuck in some time warp. She will be Elly Mae Clampett until she dies.
Originally Posted By topdisneymom jdub, I agree with you that hair dyed the wrong way can also age a person, but if done right can take years off of a person. You would be surprised at how many women you see every day that are a lot older than you think because of hair dye. My grandchildren came into my work last week and two of my co-workers thought that they were my children.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad funny Reagan was senile while Bill acted like a child. Age relative even for a president. There are plenty of 70+ people who would be good presidents. Reagan was OVERALL a good president.
Originally Posted By jonvn "She sure didn't age well! " Who does? Most people don't prowl around old folks homes for hot dates.
Originally Posted By iamsally I am right there with you topdisneymom. I have always looked young for my age (often being mistaken for student when I was teaching). But that gray hair is a dead giveaway and I got mine early. Thank god for hairdye.
Originally Posted By jdub >>My grandchildren came into my work last week and two of my co-workers thought that they were my children.<< Two ways of looking at them saying that: ~ Very nice; or, ~ Very condescending!
