Well, Khandu, I can sort of relate and sort of not. Like several others above, I was happy to celebrate turning 40 and even 50--largely because I "didnt' look" (or feel) like either one. Turning 60 this November is gonna be more of a mixed bag for me emotionally -- because this time I DO look and feel it! But, as Jeanie says, I plan to have a big celebration anyway. Achieving "senior citizen" status (whether at 50, 60, 65) does have its advantages, as Jerry R. and others have pointed out. No point in dwelling on the down side of growing older, since, as Mark Twain said, it's better than the alternative.

This doesn't mean I begrudge you your whine. It seems a dirty trick that life plays on us not to let us look and feel as good as we did in our youth even while we gain the wisdom, knowledge, and perspective of age.

I do hope that by the time your big day comes you really will feel like celebrating having come this far. Think of the number as an achievement badge. *G*

Genie