I must confess that I don’t really like getting older. Most of my life it didn’t make much difference … in fact when I was a youth I wanted to be more mature, more accepted.

Now I find myself much more aware of my mortality and am learning to accept it (but not easily). Jane Fonda referred to her life in three acts: 0-30, 31-60, and 61-90. Each is a clear phase and each has its rewards and challenges.

So, as a village elder I have some advice for all you young whipper-snappers out there: “Age Happens – Accept It.”