Behold. You're Old.

The first time I felt older was when I had my wild Covid hair, this older woman, a Black women tells me on an elevator that she likes my hair. I say, “Thank you, salt and pepper just like my fathers.” She slowly shakes her head side to side, “Sorry, but that pepper is long gone. You is all salt, now, sir.”

You is all salt now. That’s funny shit.

It became more obvious with longer hair.

You must have a magic mirror that reflects what you want to see.

Doesn’t everyone?

Aging is living.

Or slowly dying.

You’re angry about getting older?

Yes. it’s happening a lot fucking faster than I thought it would.

Do you feel older?

Only when I ride waves, consider sex, or given a senior discount without asking. I don’t ever want to be too old to do anything.

I find myself looking for excuses not to move the car so as not to lose the parking spot. My father used to do that.

I suppose it’s inevitable that one day I’ll just be too old.

Like Biden and Trump.

Proof that wisdom does not always reflect age.

That’s profound.

I heard Huma Abedin say it on Morning Joe.

Are Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll too old to coach?

The NFL thinks so.

Are the Rolling Stones too old to rock?

Absofuckinglutey not.

Is Tom Cruise too old to play Tom Cruise.

Yes, he’s shrinking as he ages.

You know, with luck, genetics, advanced meds, technology, diet, this aging process can last awhile.

I know, I know. But how old is too old to do what you want to do?

Your body or your heart will tell you. Believe your body.

It’s the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and while that pisses me off most.

You still have a healthy head of shorter salty hair.