The doctor and I are about the same age, but he, a neurologist, told me I passed the test on senescence (aging), and had I not already been advised not to drive by my cardiologist, I might have driven home. We lose life slowly, at this age, and we are prepared for the inevitable happy outcome.
Yes, I don’t fear death, and sort of look forward to it. If they knew I was writing this, some in the family would tell me to stop. No offense, but I love happy endings.
Civilization 