I will turn 57 later this month, scooterb, and I have had more dental work done in the last two years than in the prior 50 added together. And the waistline thing? I've always kept my weight down but am now fighting muffin top in a major way. And who our age doesn't long for the days when they jumped out of bed, ready to take on the day in a second!!

I am married but still have concerns about ending up alone in the event my spouse goes before me. And like you, I as healthy as any 57 year old could hope to be.

Sometimes things catch you off guard and affect you in a major way. This is one where gratitude for what you have and acceptance of where you are help ... after the shock wears off!!

BTW, Happy Birthday scooterb!