On 12/8/2013 1:31 PM, jmcquown wrote:

>
> 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!

My take: If life expectancy is 80, half way, or the top of the hill is
40 so it is downhill from their.

>
> 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!
>
> Jill

For me, 40 was just another day, but my wife did have a party for me.
50 was a reaching of a certain maturity level, a positive thing. 60 was
like achieving senior statesman status.

Physically, I have some limits I never considered before, and aches and
pains., mentally, I feel as good as ever. Looking forward to 70 and 80 too