"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 12/8/2013 7:02 AM, Gary wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>> But I'd like to know who
>>> the heck declared the age of 40 over the hill?!
>>
>> Probably some age 20 person. hahaha
>>
>> Here's my list:
>> - age 0 - 19: You are a child
>> - age 20 - 39: Your prime years
>> - age 40 - 59: middle age
>> - age 60 - 79: Face it, you're old now
>> - age 80 - 99: Lucky you~!
>> - age 100 and over - quit spending all your money on doctors and buy
>> good booze, rich food, etc.
>>
>> G.
>>
> Good list!
>
> Thinking about it, equating 40 with "over the hill" is probably a
> throwback to the days when life expectancy was much shorter. Now it's
> just an excuse to razz someone. The party decoration stores must love
> it!
>
> I didn't mind turning 30, 40 or 50. For some reason it's never been a big
> deal to me. I don't really feel much different than I did when I was in
> my 30's. Age is a number. No need to panic!

Oddly enough I had a major blip when I turned 40!!! Never bothered since)

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