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We have a dictionary copyrighted in 1971 and in the appendices is an actuary table for life insurance. It says at age 57 we have 15.8 years left to live.

This bothers me because it seems so soon, and I canâ€™t decide if I should hurry up and get a bunch of things done or just relax because itâ€™s too late to start something new.

I know 72 is still close to the average age to die, but when it gets put in these terms, itâ€™s startling. I can see why men would go buy red sports cars.

posted on Apr 2, 2008 2:56 PM ()

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I've already beat the actuarial tables. I am wondering if The N.Y. Times's pension department is annoyed.

I am also reminded that Sophie, my dear Sophie, who died in November at 99, every year had to sign an affidavit saying she was still alive in order to continue getting her reparations payments from Germany.

comment by tealstar on Apr 7, 2008 7:51 PM ()

With your lifestyle, I think you're ahead of the game. Early retirement is the key.

comment by solitaire on Apr 4, 2008 7:20 AM ()

People are definitely living longer. I'll bet the actuarial tables for insurance companies have been adjusted upward since then. Anyway, I certainly hope so. That only gives me seven more years!! Ach!!

comment by redimpala on Apr 3, 2008 7:46 AM ()

I still have a red sports car and love to drive it. We really should wring all the joy out of life we can. When I see old people hanging on to every penny and thinking they are too old to have fun, it disgusts me. You can't take it with you and believe me your kids are going to blow the money you leave them.

comment by elderjane on Apr 2, 2008 4:57 PM ()

This is why I walk 3 1/2 miles a day or more. Today I hit 4.5 miles. I'm planning on staying healthy and working well into my 70's!

comment by teacherwoman on Apr 2, 2008 4:24 PM ()

Time to enjoy!

comment by strider333 on Apr 2, 2008 4:00 PM ()

I suppose this is the reason for the philosophy that we should live each day as though it is our last. If we do this, we cannot have regrets for we have sucked the marrow from life.

comment by angiedw on Apr 2, 2008 3:36 PM ()

I think it varies. My grandmother lived to be 88 years old. I think that people are living longer these days.

comment by texastar on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM ()

Tim.Do not talk like this or even think of it.
As long as your healthy and follow a good diet.
Exercise etc.You got the message and wiped this from your mind.
Just go on and enjoy life and write your wonderful poetry
Sorry,Laura thought this was Tim.Well the both of you anyways.
Time with his writing and yours.Just lived and do not worry about it.
I do not buy red sport car,but a Toyota Pirus.

comment by fredo on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM ()

Yes, but I had my red sports car (a Fiat Spyder) in my forties. What am I supposed to do now?

comment by looserobes on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM ()

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