The excuse I've been looking for...

I watched an interesting report on 20/20 this evening about aging.  Among other things it examined the habits of people living well into their 90, with good health and mental capacity.  Some things I picked up on - one or two cups of coffee a day are good for you (I'm assuming tea works the same way), a glass of wine, or any kind of alcohol really as long as you don't over do it, in the evening is good for you, and - wonder of wonders - it's not healthy to be too skinny as you get older.  It's better to gain weight as you age. Again, there's a caveat, you're not supposed to get obese, but some weight gain is ok. So goody; bring on the donuts and cookies (except then I run the double risk of diabetes and needing a whole new wardrobe (although that second one wouldn't be all bad).