Some parts of growing old are "golden". Other parts are "tarnished'. Maybe the most important word in the phrase "growing old" is not the second word - "old", but the first word "growing". Each day is an opportunity to keep learning, keep trying new adventures, and keep growing. Willard Scott and friends have written a book about the positives of aging. One of my favorites is by President George H.W. Bush. Commenting on his forgetfulness, he wrote, "It is kind of fun to always look for my glasses. (I can now hide my own Easter eggs.)"
totally misunderstood what this book was about .. had it on my "to read" list for years and years and finally found a copy, but it wasn't what I thought = W. Scott's life growing older, but lots of other old folks I'd never heard of growing older; as a 69 yr old never married, no children lady, almost every blurb pounded into me that I was less than everyone else cuz I had NO kids and NO grandkids and it got tiresome ..
Good to read about other peoples thoughts of getting on with their lives after retirement. That is around the corner for me. Looking forward to a little togetherness with my hubby.