Comments on: To Reach Old Age, Stop Counting http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/07/25/archives/ben-franklin-blog/reach-age-stop-counting.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reach-age-stop-counting Home of The Saturday Evening Post Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:02:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: Bill Campbell http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/07/25/archives/ben-franklin-blog/reach-age-stop-counting.html/comment-page-1#comment-525 Bill Campbell Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:58:48 +0000 http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/?p=8885#comment-525 In September I will become 74. I dont smoke, drink or use any Rx or drugs. I feel and appear much younger.
Three years ago I went to a Dr. in Florida to get a simple blood test for PSA. (I looked and felt fine). When the Dr. entered the room in which I was waiting, he picked up my chart and read. Instead of saying hello, good morning, or how are you. He then looked at me and said: You know you have already reached your life expectancy (in a rude, accusatory manner- as if to say what are you taking up my time for?).
I would like to live to see this young smartass when and if he reaches his 70s.

I have just begun a subscription to SEP. and have saved some copies of SEP from the early 40s.

]]> By: Jesuit http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/07/25/archives/ben-franklin-blog/reach-age-stop-counting.html/comment-page-1#comment-486 Jesuit Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:29:56 +0000 http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/?p=8885#comment-486 Gertrude Baines is 115 years old.
Being a typical woman, we can be pretty sure she’s closer to 117.

]]> By: Jesuit http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/07/25/archives/ben-franklin-blog/reach-age-stop-counting.html/comment-page-1#comment-453 Jesuit Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:34:39 +0000 http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/?p=8885#comment-453 Actually, I find ignoring things to be an extremely effective way of handling many of life’s problems.
Have “out-waited” more than my share of potential obstacles.

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