Yesterday my son and I were discussing the relative merits of youth and age. This is what we came up with. When you are young you are more open to new ideas, have a lot of energy, your mental prowess is at its peak and you are replete with good looks and health.

When you are old you are more comfortable with yourself, more preoccupied with what you can give rather than what you can get. You have had more life experiences to help you deal with concerns and you can read the human heart much better.

I haven't named nearly all of the advantages to both states of being. However, I can tell you this. I am happier and more content than I have ever been in my whole life. I mourn the fantastic wells of energy that I used to have but have learned to make a better use of what I have left. I have lost somethings along the way but I find that I don't miss them. I have gained a lot in patience and understanding. And I want to live at least ten more years!!!