How To Slow Age ~

Last night was Trivia Night, an annual fund raiser at my oldest sister's home parish. It was also my 27th week anniversary from not smoking. I didn't bother mentioning that to anyone until the end of the evening.

By that time an older fellow came up to me and just started talking for some reason. (I don't know why but I seem to have that kind of inviting face). At one point he wanted me to guess his age. I HATE that game -- no where can you be a winner in that game.

"Are you over retirement age," I started, pretty much knowing that answer was 'Yes'. I go on to ask; "more than 70?" He gives me the thumbs up, indicating to me to guess higher.

"My mother's 72," I say, "are you older than her." Thumbs up. "Seventy-five?" I say trying to add some surprise to my guess.

Higher the sign indicates. Finally, I reach the correct 82 years old in this game I loath. The conversation continues. Unfortunately.

After the age guessing game my new found friend tells me he owes his longevity to having given up smoking many years ago. This is where I got to share with someone that I too had 'kicked the habit' for good!

As the encounter finally came to a close I was given this card. It read:

~ How To Slow Age ~

Don't Smoke!

Drink Lots of Water

Take Vitamins

Exercise

Try Something New Every Day

Have a Sense of Humor

Talk to God

Moderation in all Things

By The Way, Don't Smoke