They just announced on TV news that tomorrow begins "Active Aging Week" here in Fort Wayne. I'm not quite sure how I feel about this. I think my personal aging is rolling along quite actively enough, thank you very much, and I don't see any need to celebrate the rapidity of my aging. Since I had my cataract surgery and discovered I have a high definition mirror, I have discovered new wrinkles almost daily, and don't even get me started on weird little aches and twinges that pop up without invitation. Don't get me wrong. Many, many good things have happened to me along the way to aging and I truly enjoy being alive, but I suspect that if I indulge in all the active adult activities they suggested - sports (pickle ball anyone?), walking, running, biking and more, I will really feel like I have aged actively, not to mention quickly by the end of the week. How about next week we celebrate "Relaxed, Unhurried Aging?" Be honest, wouldn't you rather ride a recliner than an exercise bike?
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